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What
is GeoThermal?
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Ge-o-ther-mal adj., Relating to the internal heat of the earth. --You
probably did not know it, but your backyard could save you hundreds
of dollars off of your heating and cooling bills each year. The
earth is constantly storing energy it receives from the sun. This
energy is stored in the ground below the earth's surface, where
it maintains a constant temperature throughout the year without regard
to the air temperature outside. --GeoThermal Heat Pump Systems can harness this unused energy for
your benefit. This energy source is environmental friendly, safe,
inexpensive, and unlimited which means a more comfortable living
environment with a lower cost of ownership to you. There is no noisy,
unattractive condensing unit outside of your house and no harmful
fumes or flames. --The
system works by circulating water through polyethelene pipes called
"loops" that are installed below the earth's surface. These loops
can be buried vertically or horizontally in the ground, or submersed
in a nearby pond or lake. The loops are connected to an extended-range
water source heat pump unit installed in your home. The depth of
the loops is determined by the size of unit that is installed to
provide the comfort you want. --When
heating the home or hot water, heat is extracted from the earth
into the water circulating in the loop. This heat is used by the
heat exchanger and compressor in the water source heat pump to warm
the air and provide hot water. Air conditioning is provided as the
result of reversing the same process and transferring heat from
the home and returning it into the earth. --A
water source heat pump is comparable in size of a standard heating
and cooling unit.. A complete geothermal system, consisting of the
water source heat pump, the loop, and a standard duct system for
delivery of hot or cold air, provides all the heating, cooling,
and ideally hot water needs for your home in one integrated system. |
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1999 Scott Horseman Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc.
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