Horizontal loops of tubing (shown) may be used if you have the land. If not vertical loops or a direct-exchange system is preferred.
A geothermal heat pump is also known as a "ground-source" heat pump. The latter term is actually more accurate because this type of heat pump utilizes the ground as both a heat source and a heat sink.
Geothermal heating has many pros, but its expense in some cases can make it prohibitive depending on your property type. Dr. Energy Saver will let you know if this system will work for your home. Contact your local dealer today and discover the benefits of energy-efficient heating!
Geothermal heat pumps rely on a renewable resource — the steady temperature of the earth. But this type of HVAC system is also popular because it's very energy efficient compared to other heating and cooling options.
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that a geothermal heat pump can reduce energy consumption up to 44% compared to air-source heat pumps and up to 72% compared to an HVAC system that combines electric resistance heat with standard central air-conditioning.
Another important consideration is that a geothermal system doesn't just provide whole-house heating. It also provides a home with air conditioning (cooling) and –in some cases—even hot water.
The two factors limiting more widespread adoption of this advanced HVAC system are cost and installation requirements. Long runs of plastic tubing are required to transfer heat to and from the earth in a geothermal system. In a horizontal installation, the tubing is buried in trenches.
Alternatively, it can extend vertically into deep holes bored in the ground. The tubing can also extend along the bottom of a pond or lake. All of these options are expensive, and a horizontal installation requires a certain amount of land.
A newer geothermal system called "direct-injection" geothermal is proving to be more affordable (and more appropriate for smaller plots of land) because shorter runs of underground tubing are required.
To see if geothermal heating is the right fit for you, talk to Dr. Energy Saver. We have plenty of home heating solutions that will provide comfort and lower utility costs in your home. Contact your local dealer to schedule a home energy audit!
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