Why Use Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems?

• • Lower operating and maintenance costs: A geothermal system can cut utility bills by 30 to 50 percent compared to conventional heating and cooling systems. All equipment is protected indoors or underground. A geothermal system can have a life expectancy of up to 30 years; ground loops are often warranted for up to 50 years.
  • Low environmental impact and energy-efficient: Ground-source heat is naturally renewable and non-polluting.
  • Single system: Geothermal equipment provides both heating and cooling in one system.
  • Safety: No dangers of gas leaks or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Geothermal Heating

During the winter, ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling systems absorb heat stored in the ground through the water that circulates in its underground loop. This heat is carried to the ground source heat pumps where it’s concentrated and then sent as warm, comfortable air throughout your home.

When you need heating the most, the air outside is coldest. As a result, a traditional air source heat pump works hard to extract the amount of heat from the cold air needed to properly heat your home. In contrast, a geothermal heat pump system consumes less energy as it easily absorbs ground heat from the abundant supply stored below your home, making geothermal heating significantly more energy efficient.

Gas furnaces burn natural gas to provide heat for your home and are only 80% to 98% efficient, while geothermal systems use significantly less energy collecting heat from the earth, achieving 400-600% efficiencies.

Geothermal Cooling

During the summer, ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling systems absorb heat from your home and transfers it to the underground loop where it is then absorbed by the cooler earth. The geothermal heat pump uses the cool water returning from the ground to create cool, dehumidified air conditioning for your home.

When you need cooling the most, the outside air is hottest. A traditional air source heat pump must work hard to force the heat from your home into the already heat saturated air. In contrast, a geothermal heat pump consumes less energy as it easily rejects heat into the cool earth, making geothermal cooling significantly more energy efficient.