I’ve been looking into geothermal temperature control for my home.
I would like do my part to protect the environment. Geothermal heat pumps take advantage of a free energy south underground to provide both heating and cooling. This is made possible because the temperature below ground remains relatively constant all year round. The geothermal system transfers heat from the ground into the home during the winter, and reverses operation during the summer. There is no burning of fossil fuels to create heat. No combustion process eliminated greenhouse gas emissions, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and formaldehyde. There’s no hot surfaces to possible burn small children or pets, and no unpleasant fumes. A geothermal heat pump is wonderful safe, clean and environmentally friendly. Rather than blow hot or cold blasts of air, the system maintains a very even temperature throughout the home. Installation of the underground loop system requires major excavation and drilling. Depending on conditions of the soil, the process can be extremely expensive. However, the ground loop is under warranty for fifty years and can typically be expected to last even longer. The heat pump is located inside the house. Because it’s protected from the wear and tear of weather, these units normally provide at least twenty years of service. That’s quite a bit longer than conventional heating and cooling equipment. Plus, the geothermal heat pump achieves efficiency levels of around 400%, actually producing four times the amount of energy it draws. I should be able to heat and cool my home for around $30 per month. The savings in utility bills will most likely recover the initial investment in under eight years.