Geothermal Heat Pump Repair and Installation
A geothermal heat pump operates with the same intentions as a standard heating system, but uses a different medium to assist with the heating load: water. Water is excellent at conducting heat and works very efficiently for this purpose.
The temperature outside can vary drastically depending on the time of year. However, the ground tends to stay about the same temperature year-round, as long as it is below the frost line. A geothermal heat pump circulates water through underground lines where it absorbs heat from the ground and is pumped back up into the system. The heat pump acts as a storage place for the heat until it can be released into your home.
Geothermal heat pumps do not utilize any fossil fuels, making them greener and more environmentally efficient than natural gas, propane, or oil-burning furnaces.
Benefits of a Geothermal Heat Pump
- Environmentally Friendly: Geothermal heat pumps do not use fossil fuels or create any exhaust, making them much more environmentally friendly than other options. You can also use a solar panel system to power the unit and lower your environmental footprint even further.
- Increased Efficiency: Geothermal heat pumps can be highly efficient because they use ground heat created from the earth itself or the sun’s rays beating down on it. The system works well in summer too, as the ground stays a constant temperature regardless of season, allowing you to supplement your air conditioning.
- Cheaper Operation: You will enjoy lower utility bills with increased efficiency. Combined with not having to pay for fossil fuels, your savings will improve significantly.
- Quiet Operation: When a geothermal heat pump circulates water, it operates nearly silently within your home.
- Available Rebates: Many federal rebates are available for higher efficiency units and environmentally-friendly equipment such as geothermal heat pumps.
