Installing The Greenest Heating & Cooling System
Geothermal heating and cooling systems are highly efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost little to operate. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, this type of HVAC system is the best for the environment. Geothermal energy, located underground, is available everywhere, and geothermal heating and cooling systems have been found to be more efficient than conventional heating and cooling systems and cost less to operate each season. We offer 24/7 emergency repair and expert geothermal maintenance.
While you may not be familiar with these systems, modern geothermal heating and cooling has been in use for decades. Actual savings vary based on GreenBox Home Services and the type of HVAC system you’re switching from. Installing a geothermal system may qualify you to receive incentives from federal, state, and local sources, further reducing your costs.
A geothermal system uses constant below-ground temperatures as an energy source to heat and cool your home. The geothermal system exchanges heat with the Earth to provide comfortable, consistent temperatures in your home. Using this natural energy medium, geothermal systems can offer efficiencies of up to 600%!
What Are the Different Types of Geothermal Loops?
Geothermal systems use the combined efforts of the heating and cooling unit and the ground loop to keep your home comfortable. The earth loop, commonly called the ground loop, is a fluid-filled piping that is installed on your property either horizontally or vertically. There are also applications where they can be inserted into a body of water, like a pond, or even a natural spring well if available. The loop transfers energy in and out of your home, depending if it’s in heating or cooling mode. There are several options for consumers to choose from when it comes to geothermal loop design. When your heating and cooling contractor quotes the job, there are several factors that go into deciding which type of loop is best for your application. Some of these factors include the space available and the type of ground makeup found deep below the surface.
The Various Types of Ground Loop:
Closed Loop: Vertical
Geothermal systems use the combined efforts of the heating and cooling unit and the ground loop to keep your home comfortable. The earth loop, commonly called the ground loop, is fluid-filled piping that is installed on your property either vertically or horizontally.
Closed Loop: Horizontal
A horizontal closed loop requires a larger amount of land; the actual size required will depend on the specifics of the application. Trenches are dug on the property, which will be 4 feet deep or more. Loop piping will be installed in these trenches in a continuous loop.
Closed Loop: Pond/Lake
A closed loop system can also be installed into a body of water, if available. Properties with ponds or lakes may be able to utilize this configuration rather than a vertical or closed loop. Supply lines are run underground from the building to the body of water, and the loop piping is then installed at the bottom of the body of water in a continuous loop.
Open Loop
The closed loop systems above circulate an anti-freeze solution to facilitate heat exchange between the ground or water source and the structure. An open loop system pulls water directly from a water source, typically a well, and discharges water directly into a well or on the surface of the earth. Piping runs from the home or business into the well, where it draws in groundwater to heat and cool the structure. Through another section of piping ran from the structure, the water is discharged back into the earth or on its surface.
Ready to upgrade to a geothermal system in the Bluegrass area, including Lexington, Winchester, Paris, and nearby areas of KY? Call (859) 278-0281 or contact us online for a FREE estimate on a new geothermal system.
