Geothermal heating and cooling systems use the moderate temperature of the earth or ground water below the frost line to extract heat in the winter, and provide cooling in the summer. It is environmentally friendly, cost effective and energy efficient. Geothermal heat pump systems replace traditional heating and air conditioning systems and provide “free” heat for your hot water heater.
Customized Installation of Geothermal Waterfurnace Systems
During geothermal Waterfurnace installation, a series of pipes, or “loops,” are laid underground in one of four designs: horizontal, vertical, pond and lake or open. Water flows through these loops to tap into the moderate temperature of the earth. This energy is transferred to thermal energy for your home. The design of your geothermal system will depend on your unique needs. Our certified experts will design and install the right geothermal system for you.
Typical Loop Installations
Horizontal Loops
This configuration is usually the most cost effective when adequate yard space is available and trenches are easy to dig. Pipes are placed in trenches that range in length from 100 to 400 feet. Horizontal ground loops are easiest to install while a home is under construction. However, new types of digging equipment that allow horizontal boring are making it possible to retrofit Geothermal (WaterFurnace) systems into existing homes with minimal disturbance to lawns.
Vertical Loops
In our geological area, these are the most common and cost-effective drill configuration.These are also the ideal choice when available land surface is limited. Drilling equipment is used to bore small 6" diameter holes from 150 to 300 feet deep. Vertical loops require less piping than horizontal loops because the deeper in the Earth is cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Pond & Lake Loops
These are economical to install when a body of water is available. Coils of pipe are simply placed on the bottom of the pond or lake. Pond loops used in a closed system result in no adverse impacts on the aquatic system.
Open Loops
These use a constant supply of groundwater from underground aquifers as a direct energy source.
