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Geothermal System Installation
At least once in the lifespan of every homeowner, the installation of a new AC and heating system will be necessary. If that time has come for you, geothermal heating and cooling may be an option. Geothermal is becoming more popular every year due to its low energy costs, steady operation and ability to both heat in the winter and cool in the summer.
If you are interested in learning more about geothermal heating and air conditioning, South Air Heating & Cooling can help you understand your options, select the perfect parts and finally provide professional geothermal installation. Call us today to learn why the Atlanta, GA area turns to us for all of their geothermal system needs.
How Does Geothermal Work?
Most people think of geothermal as a series of gas vents in the ground, pouring hot air into the world. That is partially true because the earth itself produces a tremendous volume of energy. Pressurized air, heat from the earth’s core, and long stored energy under your home can be tapped to provide the basic energy needed to run your home’s heating and cooling system.
But, how does it actually work? A hole or trench is drilled near your home and pipes are installed that carry coolant made up of water and antifreeze. This liquid gathers the heating and cooling energy from the earth and then returns it to your home via a heat pump to be used in your family’s living space.
Most geothermal systems are closed loops, using a system of piping to transfer temperatures. There are however open loop systems as well. The coolant in your closed loop system is pumped into the ground to gather heat or cooling energy and then into the compressor in your heat pump where it can be transferred into your home through a network of ducts. Once the liquid has released the heated or cooled liquid into the compressor outside your home, it returns underground to gather more.
The reason these systems are so popular is that they use almost no energy to operate. They’re also highly efficient at heating and cooling your home in an even and constant manner. Furnaces on the other hand tend to heat air to a very high temperature and then blow it into your home in cycles that are not only hard to maintain, but put pressure on the furnace, shortening its lifespan. A geothermal heat pump is almost always steady.
Geothermal Installation Options
When installing your geothermal pipes, they can be placed either vertically or horizontally. Vertical installations are smaller and use much less space above ground, but require a much deeper hole drilled into your property, raising the price of installation sharply.
Horizontal installation utilizes pipes circulating water just about 4 feet below the surface of the earth. This is effective for most climates, however form homes in particularly cold climates, it may not provide enough warmth through the harsh of winter months. It also requires a tremendous amount of piping on your property, so you will need to have a lot of land available.
If you are ready to take the leap and install a geothermal heating system in your home or you simply want more information about this revolutionary form of heat, contact South Air today. We have extensive experience installing geothermal systems in homes across the Metro Atlanta, Georgia area.
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