Geothermal Heating & Cooling
We install a variety of closed-loop systems for residential and commercial sites.
What is a
Geothermal Loop?
Geothermal systems use an interior heat pump and an exterior ground loop to heat or cool a building by using the consistent underground temperature as a heat source or heat sink, depending on the temperature above ground. A few feet underground, the earth maintains a consistent temperature, unlike the air on the surface.
The heat pump uses electricity to circulate a thermally conductive fluid through the ground loop. In the winter, the fluid in the pipes is warmed by the earth and carries that heat to your home. In the summer, the pipes carry the heat away from your home and conduct it into the ground.
Benefits of Geothermal
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Renewable energy
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More efficient than fuel-burning gas or oil furnaces
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Safer, with no combustion or carbon monoxide emissions
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Long-lasting with less maintenance
Types of Geothermal Systems
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Horizontal Systems
Horizontal systems are installed in a long trench, deep enough so the pipes do not freeze. As long as there is enough space on the property, horizontal systems are a great cost-effective option.
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Vertical Systems
Vertical systems require less land than horizontal systems by utilizing energy from deep in the earth, based on the ground’s consistent temperature—ideal for commercial and residential applications where there is little available horizontal space.
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Directional Systems
Directional drilling allows geothermal systems to be installed under existing structures and land with minimal disruption to commercial and residential sites.
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Slinky Systems
By installing coiled piping, slinky systems are a unique way to utilize horizontal space without the length of a typical horizontal system.
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Pond Systems
Pond systems use slinky-like coils to heat and cool a home using the temperature at the bottom of a nearby lake or pond. Shallow trenches are dug to install pipes connecting the home to the coils in the pond.
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Interior Systems
In addition to the exterior field, we install the supply and return lines that connect the field to the heat pump.