Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Harnessing Solar Renewable Energy
What is GEOTHERMAL heating and cooling?
Geothermal heating and cooling utilizes the solar energy stored just below the surface of the earth. This stored solar energy is removed from the earth to heat your home during the winter months, and heat is removed from the home and deposited back to the earth during the cooling season. This is accomplished through the use of a geothermal unit located in the house and a high density polyethylene pipe buried in the ground. The earth is now being used as a heat exchanger to keep your home at its optimal comfort level all year round.
How does GEOTHERMAL work?
Virtually every household has an appliance that works by using the same principles as a geothermal system: the refrigerator. The refrigerator’s internal compressor and refrigerant system have the ability to move heat from one location to another. Rather than applying cold, the refrigerator actually absorbs heat from the contents inside and deposits that heat out through the back or bottom of the appliance. A geothermal system operates in the same way with one big difference; our system has the capability of reversing the refrigerant cycle, allowing the geothermal system to heat in addition to cool.
The earth absorbs and stores approximately 48% of the sun’s solar energy. The result is a fairly constant underground temperature of 45 degrees in northern climates to 70 degrees in southern climates. The geothermal system takes advantage of this stored energy by using it to provide the most energy efficient heating and cooling system available today.
The heat exchanger, commonly referred to as a closed loop system, is buried in the ground and circulates a water solution through a series of pipes. The solution captures the stored solar energy and delivers it back to the geothermal system located in the house. The mechanical components of the geothermal unit absorb the delivered free energy which is then concentrated and compressed to raise the temperature to be distributed throughout the house using standard forced air duct work or radiant floor heat, providing comfortable indoor temperature during the winter.
The same geothermal unit and buried heat exchanger will then reverse this cycle during the cooling season to provide air conditioning. Through the use of a forced air system it is able to remove heat and humidity from the air. The captured heat is transferred and deposited back into the earth through the same series of buried pipe, providing comfortable air conditioning throughout the summer.
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Benefits of GEOTHERMAL
An investment in a geothermal system offers you more than a way to heat your home in the winter and cool it in the summer. Whether you are committed to improving the environment, you dread the hassles of home maintenance and upkeep, or maybe you just want to save on your monthly utility bills (and who doesn’t?!), a geothermal system is your total solution.
Safe And Secure – No fossil fuel exhaust means no chimney or flue is required. There is no opportunity for explosions or carbon monoxide poisoning, which makes a geothermal system the safest choice for your family.
Money In Your Pocket – Geothermal systems are recognized by the EPA as the most energy efficient heating and cooling systems available today. Savings are produced by tapping into the free energy naturally stored in the earth.
Earth Friendly – Geothermal systems actually have a positive impact on our environment since they burn no fossil fuels and use very little electricity. This enhances our efforts to control pollution, green house emissions, and other issues that impact our everyday environment.
Noise Free Environment – No noisy outdoor air conditioner is required, so air conditioning no longer has to detract from your outdoor activities. An additional bonus: there is no unsightly outdoor unit to detract from your landscaping.
Less Maintenance And Service – A single system heats, cools, and produces hot water. Since this unit is located inside the home, it is not exposed to harsh outdoor conditions which could lead to mechanical issues.
Comfort, Comfort, Comfort – Because of the way geothermal systems cycle, they do a better job of air purification and dehumidification than conventional systems. They also provide more consistent air temperatures throughout the house, eliminating hot and/or cold spots. Additionally, zoning can allow you to maintain a different temperature in different areas of your home.
Free Hot Water – A geothermal system has the capability of capturing reclaimed heat during the heating and cooling modes, thus reducing a typical 4-person household’s water heating cost by 50% to 60%!
Longer Life Expectancy – You can expect your geothermal system to provide you with, on average, 20 to 24 years of reliable total comfort and savings as compared to a 13 to 15 year life expectancy of conventional systems. The loop field has an indefinite life expectancy.
Flexibility – There is no job too big or too small for a geothermal system. Our versatile equipment can be installed in existing homes, new construction homes, small shopping centers, and even the largest commercial structures.
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The Best GEOTHERMAL Warranty
Hydron Module geothermal units are built upon a heritage of superb craftsmanship with the highest quality materials and unmatched attention to detail. That is what makes them worthy of the best warranty in the geothermal industry.Financial Incentives
In addition to the extensive benefits offered by a geothermal heating and cooling system, there are also numerous financial incentives being offered across North America.