Q. My house is small, will it benefit from geothermal?
A. No house is too small or too large to benefit from geothermal. We have
installed geothermal systems in 800 sw. ft. manufactured homes to 7000 sq. ft. mansions.
Q.
My house is over 70 years old. Is it too old for geothermal?
A. Absolutely not! We have installed units in homes over 170 years old.
we do recommend that older homes that are not insulated be insulated. But, that's the case for any HVAC
system.
Q. I'm retired. Am I too old to put geothermal in my house?
A. Do you like paying high heating and cooling bills? Over 60% of our installations
are for retired couples. One lady, Mrs. Allensworth, was 83 years old when we installed her system.
WaterFurnace GeoExchange
systems are energy efficient systems designed to tap the treasure trove of stored energy found beneath
the earth's surface. GeoExchange units combine stored energy with safe electric power to deliver homeowners
energy cost savings up to 60%. To provide you with more information, we have outlined the answers to the
most commonly asked questions concerning GeoExchange technology.
Q.
How does a GeoExchange system work?
A. Throughout the year, outdoor temperatures fluctuate with the changing
seasons. However, underground temperatures do not. In fact, about four to six feet below the earth's surface,
temperatures remain relatively constant year-round. A GeoExchange system, which consists of an indoor
unit and a buried earth loop, capitalizes on these constant temperatures.
In the winter, fluid circulating through the system's earth loop absorbs stored heat and carried it
to the home. The indoor unit compresses the heat to a higher temperature and distributes it throughout
the home. In the summer the system reverses, pulling heat from the home, carrying it through the earth
loop and depositing it in the cooler earth.
Q. What makes a GeoExchange system different from conventional systems?
A. A GeoExchange system utilizes the energy from the sun which is stored
in the earth to heat and cool homes. Typically, electric power is used only to operate the unit's fan,
compressor and pump. So, unlike conventional systems, GeoExchange systems do not bum fossil fuel to generate
heat-they simply transfer heat to and from the earth.
Q. How efficient is a GeoExchange system?
A. A GeoExchange system is more than three times as efficient as the most
efficient conventional system. Because GeoExchange systems do not burn combustible fuel to make heat,
they provide three to four units of energy for every one unit used to power the system.
Q. What does GeoExchange mean to the environment?
A. Because GeoExchange systems work with nature, not against it, they minimize
the threats of acid rain, air pollution and the greenhouse effect. An environmentally friendly fluid is
used in the closed, continuous loop.
Q. Do GeoExchange systems require much maintenance?
A. No. In fact, GeoExchange systems are practically maintenance free. When
installed properly, the buried loop will last for generations. And the other half of the operation-the
unit's fan, compressor and
pump-is housed indoors, protected from harsh weather conditions. Usually, periodic checks and filter changes
are the only required maintenance.
