Why use Geothermal?
Geothermal Basics
The earth absorbs almost 50% of all solar energy and remains a nearly constant
temperature of 50°F to 70°F depending on geographic
location. Working with an underground loop system, a geothermal unit
utilizes this constant temperature to exchange energy between your home and the
earth as needed for heating and cooling.
In winter, water circulating inside a sealed loop
absorbs heat from the earth and carries it to the unit. Here it is
compressed to a higher temperature and sent as warm air to your indoor system
for distribution throughout your home.
In the summer, the system reverses and expels heat
from your home to the cooler earth via the loop system. This heat exchange
process is not only natural, but is a truly ingenious and highly efficient way
to create a comfortable climate in your home.
Invest in Savings
This is the best news, with the installation of a quality geothermal unit,
your monthly utility bills will be lowered dramatically, leaving more savings
for your family. How? The use of geothermal loops allow the
units to use only a relatively small amount of electricity. The unit
merely transfers heat to and from the earth, rather than creating it from fossil
fuel sources like conventional systems. With geothermal, you will enjoy savings
up to 60% over conventional systems with a short investment payback.
Earth Loops
The loop pipe is a special high-density material that is used extensively by
the natural gas industry. All underground joints are thermally fused.
A properly installed closed loop has a very long life expectancy.
This is a Geothermal bed being laid on one of our residential jobsites.
