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How
It Works
Ground source technology consists of an in-ground loop pipe system
for extracting heat from the earth in winter or returning it to
earth in the summer and a heat pump for transferring heat to and
from the home.
The in-ground loop pipe is filled with filtered water that circulates
when the unit is running. It is completely closed; meaning it requires
no flow of water from your household.
In the winter, the water is circulated through the heat pump, which
converts it to warm air. In the summer, the heat pump removes heat
from your house and transfers in to the pipe to let the earth absorb
the heat.
Much less electricity is required to operate a ground source system,
since the water in the pipe starts out at a comfortable and constant
62-degree temperature from beneath the earth.
In the summer, enough extra heat is extracted to operate your water
heater, saving you even more electricity. The investment required
to install a ground source system is higher than for conventional
air-to-air. However, there are annual savings as a significant amount
of money is saved through lower electric bills. The ground source
system produces four units of energy for every unit used to power
the system.
The warm air in the ground source system is moved in slightly higher
volumes through your home’s duct system and saturates the
home with warmth more smoothly. This helps to even out hot or cold
spots and reduces the cold air blast common with fossil fuel furnaces.
Why you should choose Geothermal?
It pays for itself, it preserves your home’s aesthetic value,
it’s earth friendly, it provides free hot water, it’s
easy to maintain, it’s a system that lasts, and it works almost
anywhere in any climate.
Loans are available
Members with good credit history may borrow the
full cost of a new heating and cooling systems from the co-op. The
current rates are 5% for Geothermal Heat Pumps. Terms are for five
years and payments will appear on members electric bills for easy
pay back.
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