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Services & Benefits of Geothermal Energy
Using a geothermal heat pump system to heat and cool your home will provide substantial savings in time, money and energy.
Cost Savings
A geothermal heat pump system is so efficient, it results in cost savings for you, the homeowner. On average a geothermal heat pump uses 50-70% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems. The initial installation may be more expensive than traditional heating and cooling systems, but your geothermal energy system will pay for itself over time through lowered energy bills.
Low Maintenance
Because almost all of the components of a geothermal heat pump system are underground or inside they aren't exposed to the elements. As a result, there's not a lot of upkeep or maintenance required.
Durability
While the technology may be cutting edge, the mechanics of a geothermal heat pump system are fairly simple: pipes and pumps doing their thing. And the simpler the design, the fewer opportunities there are for the equipment to get damaged or have problems. Geothermal heat pump systems can endure the test of time.
Quiet
Because geothermal heat pumps don't require large condensing units the system is quiet. With a geothermal energy system, there's no need to yell over the air conditioning. It provides constant heat (or cooling) silently and reliably.
Uniform Heat
Geothermal heat pumps are known for their uniform heat distribution. You won't have large blasts of heat through one vent but none through another. An added bonus for those living in dry climates like Colorado is the natural improvement of the humidity inside your house. This makes the inside of your house comfortable year-round.
Efficiency of Geothermal Energy
Geothermal heat pumps have been in use for many years. Recently they have gained tremendous popularity due to their impressive efficiency versus traditional heating and cooling systems.
The basis of a geothermal heat pump is to take advantage of the constant temperature of the earth (below the surface) as an exchange medium. Unlike the highly variable outside air, the temperature of the earth below the surface stays at a constant 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit all year and in all locations. A geothermal heat pump exchanges heat with the earth through a ground heat exchanger resulting in 50-70% lower energy bills for the homeowner.
The set up of a geothermal heat pump system lends itself to high efficiency. The mechanics are simple and primarily housed underground allowing the system to work continuously, regardless of weather conditions. Shut downs due to extreme heat or cold, snowstorms or hurricanes are non-existent. Spending excessive money on replacement parts is not an issue. You make the investment once and it works continuously.
For more information see IGSHPA - How Efficient is Geothermal
Types of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
One of the major advantages of using a geothermal heat pump system is its versatility: it can be installed anywhere and in any environment. To accommodate the specific needs of the climate, soil conditions, available land and building needs, different installation options are available.
Closed-Loop Systems
Horizontal
This type of installation is generally used in new construction and where there is plenty of land available. The pipes can be buried side by side or in a looping (slinky) method where the pipes bend around to form circles. This cuts down on space needed and installation expenses.
Vertical
Large commercial buildings and schools often use vertical systems because the land area required for horizontal loops would be too costly. Vertical loops are also used where the soil is too shallow for trenching, and in retrofits where preserving existing landscaping may be an issue.
Pond/Lake
If the site has an adequate water body, such as a lake or a pond, installing the pipes under the water may be the lowest cost option. A supply line pipe is run underground from the building to the water and coiled into circles at least eight feet under the surface to prevent freezing.
Open-Loop Systems
Open-loop systems are used when there is a substantial amount of water easily accessed. Instead of using the ground, the water is used as the heat exchanger. Once the pump has circulated the water through the system, the water returns to its source.
Using a geothermal heat pump system to heat and cool your home will provide substantial savings in time, money and energy.
Cost Savings
A geothermal heat pump system is so efficient, it results in cost savings for you, the homeowner. On average a geothermal heat pump uses 50-70% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems. The initial installation may be more expensive than traditional heating and cooling systems, but your geothermal energy system will pay for itself over time through lowered energy bills.
Low Maintenance
Because almost all of the components of a geothermal heat pump system are underground or inside they aren't exposed to the elements. As a result, there's not a lot of upkeep or maintenance required.
Durability
While the technology may be cutting edge, the mechanics of a geothermal heat pump system are fairly simple: pipes and pumps doing their thing. And the simpler the design, the fewer opportunities there are for the equipment to get damaged or have problems. Geothermal heat pump systems can endure the test of time.
Quiet
Because geothermal heat pumps don't require large condensing units the system is quiet. With a geothermal energy system, there's no need to yell over the air conditioning. It provides constant heat (or cooling) silently and reliably.
Uniform Heat
Geothermal heat pumps are known for their uniform heat distribution. You won't have large blasts of heat through one vent but none through another. An added bonus for those living in dry climates like Colorado is the natural improvement of the humidity inside your house. This makes the inside of your house comfortable year-round.
Efficiency of Geothermal Energy
Geothermal heat pumps have been in use for many years. Recently they have gained tremendous popularity due to their impressive efficiency versus traditional heating and cooling systems.
The basis of a geothermal heat pump is to take advantage of the constant temperature of the earth (below the surface) as an exchange medium. Unlike the highly variable outside air, the temperature of the earth below the surface stays at a constant 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit all year and in all locations. A geothermal heat pump exchanges heat with the earth through a ground heat exchanger resulting in 50-70% lower energy bills for the homeowner.
The set up of a geothermal heat pump system lends itself to high efficiency. The mechanics are simple and primarily housed underground allowing the system to work continuously, regardless of weather conditions. Shut downs due to extreme heat or cold, snowstorms or hurricanes are non-existent. Spending excessive money on replacement parts is not an issue. You make the investment once and it works continuously.
For more information see IGSHPA - How Efficient is Geothermal
Types of Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
One of the major advantages of using a geothermal heat pump system is its versatility: it can be installed anywhere and in any environment. To accommodate the specific needs of the climate, soil conditions, available land and building needs, different installation options are available.
Closed-Loop Systems
Horizontal
This type of installation is generally used in new construction and where there is plenty of land available. The pipes can be buried side by side or in a looping (slinky) method where the pipes bend around to form circles. This cuts down on space needed and installation expenses.
Vertical
Large commercial buildings and schools often use vertical systems because the land area required for horizontal loops would be too costly. Vertical loops are also used where the soil is too shallow for trenching, and in retrofits where preserving existing landscaping may be an issue.
Pond/Lake
If the site has an adequate water body, such as a lake or a pond, installing the pipes under the water may be the lowest cost option. A supply line pipe is run underground from the building to the water and coiled into circles at least eight feet under the surface to prevent freezing.
Open-Loop Systems
Open-loop systems are used when there is a substantial amount of water easily accessed. Instead of using the ground, the water is used as the heat exchanger. Once the pump has circulated the water through the system, the water returns to its source.
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