Geothermal Systems

How geothermal systems work

In cold weather, your home is warmed by heat brought in from the earth. During warm weather, your home is cooled by the movement of heat from your home back into the earth. There are four types of geothermal configurations available: Open Loop, Pond Loop, Horizontal loop and Vertical Loop. Our employees at lAlpine will help determine which installation works best for your needs.

Open Loop: Uses existing groundwater as a heat transfer medium.

Pond Loop: Uses the water in a nearby lake or pond to absorb or gather heat.

Horizontal Loop: When plenty of space is available, the heat transfer tubes are not as deep, and extend out rather than down.

Vertical Loop: When space is limited, the heat transfer tubes are sunk straight down into the earth.

Why geothermal makes sense

The Environmental Protection Agency has recognized geothermal systems as one of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your home. Why is this important? You may not realize it, but heating and cooling can make up more than half of your energy bill. A geothermal system gives you a significant opportunity for savings. In fact, a typical geothermal system operates with such efficiency that it can return up to four dollars of heat for every dollar spent on electricity. Geothermal systems can also be configured to reduce your need for energy to heat the water you use for bathing, laundry and washing dishes. Because it uses the constant temperature of the earth, geothermal is a sustainable, renewable energy source that won't run out.

A geothermal system may or may not be the best fit for your needs. Give us a call or email today and our experienced sales and technician teams here at Alpine Heating & Cooling will guide you through the process of determining the best and most cost effective ways to heat and cool your home