Owing to the cut-throat cost of utilities, majority of people now opt for alternative energy sources like geothermal heat pumps. Geothermal heat pumps,  alternatively referred to as water-source heat pumps or GeoExchange heat pumps, utilize the earth’s constant temperature to heat or cool your building rather than relying on the temperature of the outside air.

A geothermal heat pump mostly comes attached with a heat exchanger, pipes, and ductwork. The ground will be usually warmer when compared to the air  temperature in winter, and the role of the heat exchanger is to transfer this warmth into your building. Further, its function will be reversed when the ground will be relatively cooler in summer. The outcome is that it not only helps for energy and cost savings but also helps for effective removal of excess heat from  your building.

In contrast to conventional HVAC pumps, geothermal heat pumps consume very less energy. Further, the geothermal pumps result in decreased emissions,  which at the same time is higher in air source heat pumps. Further, an air source heat pump can reach only up to 250% efficiency on a cool day while a GHP can reach up to 600%.

As in the case of other types of heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps can be used to heat and cool water. There are also certain models of geothermal systems  that come with variable fans and multi-speed compressors in order to help for increased energy savings. Above all, a great thing regarding geothermal heat pumps is that they require less maintenance and hence last for longer period.

The installation cost of a geothermal heat pump is relatively high. However, you can be contented that it will fetch you huge benefits by way of additional  energy savings within five to ten years.

Owing to the cut-throat cost of utilities, majority of people now opt for alternative energy sources like geothermal heat pumps. Geothermal heat pumps, alternatively referred to as water-source heat pumps or GeoExchange heat pumps, utilize the earth’s constant temperature to heat or cool your building rather than relying on the temperature of the outside air.

A geothermal heat pump mostly comes attached with a heat exchanger, pipes, and ductwork. The ground will be usually warmer when compared to the air temperature in winter, and the role of the heat exchanger is to transfer this warmth into your building. Further, its function will be reversed when the ground will be relatively cooler in summer. The outcome is that it not only helps for energy and cost savings but also helps for effective removal of excess heat from your building.

In contrast to Heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps consume very less energy. Further, the geothermal pumps result in decreased emissions, which at the same time is higher in air source heat pumps. Further, an air source heat pump can reach only up to 250% efficiency on a cool day while a GHP can reach up to 600%.

As in the case of other types of heat pumps, geothermal heat pumps can be used to heat and cool water. There are also certain models of geothermal systems that come with variable fans and multi-speed compressors in order to help for increased energy savings. Above all, a great thing regarding geothermal heat pumps is that they require less maintenance and hence last for longer period.

The installation cost of a geothermal heat pump is higher in cost but when considering the 30% federal tax credit and monthly operating cost.. the payoff is worth it.  However, you can be contented that it will fetch you huge benefits by way of additional energy savings within five to ten years.

What is a GeoThermal Heatpump?

Because underground temperatures do not change and remain relatively constant year-round, a geothermal system, which consists of an indoor unit and a buried earth loop, capitalizes on these constant temperatures.

The winter, fluid circulating through the system’s earth loop absorbs stored heat and carries it indoors. The indoor unit compresses the heat to a higher temperature and distributes it throughout the building. In the summer, the system reverses, pulling heat from the building, carrying through the earth loop and depositing it in the cooler earth.

Why are geothermal heat pumps more efficient than air source heat heat pumps?

The geothermal system cycles water from a well, pond, lake or river, or water piped through underground plastic tubing, to warm or cool the heat pump’s refrigerant. Liquid such as water or an antifreeze solution is a much better heat transfer medium than air. Overall, the liquid medium for heat transfer is about 30% more efficient than air.