A geothermal heat pump system is a heating and/or air conditioning system that uses the Earth’s ability to store heat in the ground and water thermal masses. These systems operate based on the stability of underground temperatures. The ground a few feet below the surface has a very stable temperature throughout the year, depending on the location’s annual climate. A geothermal system uses the available heat in the winter and puts heat back into the ground in summer. These systems differ from a conventional furnace or boiler by its ability to transfer heat versus standard methods of producing heat.
Although many geothermal heat pumps can be more expensive than conventional heat pumps, the cost difference will be recouped over time through lower energy bills. When comparing a geothermal system to an ordinary system, a homeowner could save anywhere from 30% to 70% annually on utility bills. The life span of these systems is much longer than conventional heating and cooling systems.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has called geothermal the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean and cost-effective space conditioning systems available.
At Cooper Mechanical, we are experts in the installation of geothermal systems from some of the industry’s leading manufactures such as Water Furnace and Climate Master.
This is relatively new technology and you can depend on us to tell you exactly what’s best for your needs. back>>
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