The basic concept is using the ground as a “cooling” and “heating” medium.
Essentially geothermal energy uses the earth to “heat” or “cool” an eco-friendly fluid. The earth keeps a steady temperature year round. Through the geothermal process, that steady temperature to add during the winter, and remove heat in the summer.
The earth absorbs almost 50% of all solar energy and uses that energy to maintain an internal temperature between 50°F in the bucks and Montgomery county Area.
Our geothermal heating and cooling service uses an underground loop system that exchanges energy between your home and the earth to heat or cool your home.
During the winter, the geothermal heating system absorbs heat from the earth and transfers that heat to water that is circulating inside a sealed underground loop system.
The water absorbs this heat from the earth and then carries it to the geothermal unit where the heat is compressed to a higher temperature and sent as warm air throughout your home.
Conversely, in the summer the geothermal cooling service reverses and expels heat that is in your home into the cooler earth via the loop system.
Geothermal cooling is a highly efficient and environmentally friendly way to create a comfortable climate within your home or office.
Four Basic Geothermal Energy Loop Systems
We have several different geothermal heating and cooling service options. The loop configurations can either be vertical, horizontal, or submerged in a nearby pond or lake. In many cases, a water well can substituted. Since the best choice of geothermal loop is dependent upon the characteristics of your property, once we visit your home we can tell you which geothermal loop system is best suited for your home.
Call 1-800-799-1657 and ask for a Geothermal Energy Assessment today.
Four Basic Geothermal Energy Loop Systems.
Closed-loop systems circulate a water-based solution through a "loop system" of small-diameter, high-density polyethylene underground pipes. Closed-loop systems can be installed horizontally, vertically or in a pond. Open-loop systems use an existing water well or surface water. Whether the system is open or closed, heat is transferred to or from the structure, regardless of outdoor temperature, to provide year-round comfort.
Horizontal Loops
Often used when adequate land surface is available. Depending on geothermal system needs and space available, pipes are placed in trenches that range in length from 100 to 400 feet.
Vertical Loops
The ideal choice for a geothermal heat pump when available land surface is limited. Well drilling equipment is used to bore small-diameter holes from 100 to 400 feet deep.
Pond (Lake) Loops
Very economical to install when a large body of water is available for use by the geothermal heating and cooling system. Coils of pipe are simply placed on the bottom of the pond or lake to capture the geothermal energy.
Open loops (Well-Water Systems)
In ideal conditions, an open-loop application can be the most economical type of geothermal system. These use groundwater from a well as a direct energy source.
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or replace all major brands of heating and air conditioning equipment including: Airease
Amana
Armstrong
Bryant
Buderus
Carrier
Comfortmaker
Fedders
G.E.
Goodman
Honeywell
ICP
Lennox
Munchkin
New Yorker
Rheem/Ruud
Sears
Tempstar
Trane
Viessmann
Weil-McLain
York
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