A ground source heat pump, or geothermal pump, is a simple technology that uses the earth’s collected solar energy to
provide highly efficient heat in the winter months, comfortable air conditioning in the summer months, and domestic hot water year round. The system consists of a heat pump and an in-ground heat exchanger of pipes buried underground. It's simple, super-efficient, and extremely effective. And, unlike other temperature control systems that burn traditional fuels, such as oil or gas, geothermal systems don't burn any fuel--there is no flame burning in your home--so they reduce greenhouse gas emissions substantially and improve indoor air quality by removing a potential source of carbon monoxide.
The Most Common Geothermal Systems
The most common geothermal system, a closed loop, circulates a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly solution through a continuous loop of sealed pipes buried, vertically
or horizontally, under your property. In a horizontal loop, these pipes can also be done in a slinky loop to increase the total volume of circulation within a fixed area.
An open loop system also uses pipes, but draws water directly from a well, nearby lake or
pond. The water is then pumped through a heat exchanger, which extracts the thermal
energy and then returns the water to the source.
Other types of geothermal systems include standing column wells, community loops and
hybrid systems.
When installing a closed loop geothermal system, Liberty Heat & Energy uses the latest technology to help customers save money and increase the efficiency of their systems.
Video
Click on the video below for a narrated explaination of how geothermal pumps work in the home. The drilling techniques and well applications illustrated in the video are typical for larger properties. For smaller sized properties, there are other geothermal well and ground loop options available not shown in this video. For more information, please contact us for a free consultation.
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The Most Common Geothermal Systems
The most common geothermal system, a closed loop, circulates a non-toxic, environmentally-friendly solution through a continuous loop of sealed pipes buried, vertically
or horizontally, under your property. In a horizontal loop, these pipes can also be done in a slinky loop to increase the total volume of circulation within a fixed area.