Do You Need a Geothermal Heat Pump?
With winter finally here, our homes can get pretty cold late at night. It’s that time of year where we need to start turning up the temperature and throwing on a few extra layers. One great way that you can heat your home this winter is by using a geothermal heat pump! What is a geothermal heat pump, you might be asking? They are an efficient way to heat or cool your home that is gaining wide acceptance for both residential and commercial buildings amongst the Department of Energy.
What is a Geothermal Heat Pump?
Geothermal heat pumps are sometimes referred to as a ground source heat pump. They are used for space heating and cooling and can even work as a home’s water heater. They use the temperature of the earth, which always remains relatively constant, to heat a home rather than relying on the air. Rather than producing heat by the combustion of fossil fuels, these heat pumps concentrate their heat into a home using naturally existing heat.
How Does a Geothermal Heat Pump Work?
How is a geothermal heat pump able to take heat from the ground and circulate it through your home? Well, these systems typically have three main components to them.
- An Earth Connection Subsystem: In order to heat or cool a home this unit must be buried under ground near the conditioned building. While the installation of the loop, as it is often called, can be vertical or horizontal underground, horizontal installation is typically most cost-effective for residential homes, according to the Department of Energy. This loop circulates a combination of water and antifreeze that absorbs from or disperse heat to the surrounding earth.
- Heat Distribution Subsystem: In these winter months when the home needs to be heated, the pump removes heat from the fluid and sends it up to the building. In the summer, for cooling purposes, the pump will take heat out of the house and send it back down into the earth.
- Heat Distribution System: What is great about geothermal heat pumps is that they can hook up directly to your existing ductwork through your home. Like any other furnace or AC, geothermal heat pumps distribute air using vents throughout your home.
What Are The Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps?
Why should you get a geothermal heat pump? There are many reasons that homeowners should look into this form of heating and cooling their home. For one, their energy efficiency saves homeowners a lot of money. With the savings on your energy bill each month, a geothermal heat pump pays for itself in the long run. In addition, they are incredibly low maintenance! Geothermal heat pumps can often last for up to 25 years!
With winter here and summer coming before we know it, now is a perfect time to install a geothermal heat pump. You will be more than glad you did! Contact Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling today and ask about geothermal heat pump installation.
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