FAQ’s About Geothermal Heating

November 20, 2020

As a homeowner, you understand the importance of finding ways to save money while trying to keep your home in tip-top shape. One of the best ways to save a significant amount of money is to invest in efficient HVAC equipment to heat and cool your home. That’s because up to 40% of the average O’Fallon home’s utility bill is related to heating and cooling costs. Therefore, any changes you can make in this category can make a big impact overall. Although there are several good ways to keep your home comfortable, the most efficient method is to use a geothermal heating system from . Understanding how these systems work will help you determine if one is right for you. What Is a Geothermal Heating System? A geothermal heating system is a state-of-the-art way to heat your home. This system consists of pipes buried underground on your property, a pump, and a fan of some kind. Together, these components replace a typical HVAC system, providing both heating and cooling capabilities to keep your home comfortable year-round. How Does a Geothermal Heating System Work? The key to the geothermal system from is the closed loop – called a ground loop –...

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Understanding Geothermal Cooling Technology

June 1, 2019

At , we work with traditional heating and cooling systems to keep Missouri homes comfortable. In the cooling season, your air conditioning unit uses electricity to blow cool air into your home and vent warm air outside. We also specialize in another kind of home comfort system, geothermal cooling and heating systems. The key to your home cooling comfort may be right under your lawn. Stable Temperatures Underground If you have ever been to a cave, you already know how geothermal systems work. Even in the hottest part of the year, the cave system will maintain a constant, cool temperature. Once you get about 6 feet under your lawn, you will also find a fairly constant temperature regardless of how hot or cold it is above ground. A geothermal system involves installing a loop of plastic tubes under your lawn. These tubes are attached to a heat pump unit in your home. They circulate a water-based solution that will transfer warmth from the earth in the heating season and transfer heat from your home during the cooling season. Geothermal Advantages The initial investment in geothermal heating can be high as there will be excavation and construction costs. However, once the...

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How Geothermal Systems Can Save You Money

May 29, 2018

Geothermal heating and cooling are designed to harness the heat within the Earth to efficiently provide comfort to your home or business. This method of providing heating and cooling has been around for several decades but has become increasingly popular now that the average consumer has access to information that allows them to learn more about how they can reduce their carbon footprint and become more economical. How Do Geothermal Systems Work? Water is circulated through an underground loop that is heated by the warmth stored inside of the Earth. The heated water is then pumped into the house or structure. Once the heated water reaches the unit, the hot water is pushed to the compressor, and then the heated air is blown throughout the area. In reverse, the system sucks warm air from the structure and runs it through a loop underground where the Earth remains a constant temperature throughout the year and is cooled and recirculated through the interior environment. How Do Geothermal Systems Save Money? Rather than drawing on a constant steady supply of electricity, which is provided via fossil fuel, to run the motors that provide power to the HVAC unit. A geothermal system only requires...

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