Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Energy

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Nearly half of all solar energy is absorbed by the earth and remains at a nearly constant temperature of 50°F to 70°F depending on where you live. A ClimateMaster® geothermal unit utilizes this constant temperature with an underground loop system which exchanges geothermal energy between your home and the earth as needed for heating and cooling.

In winter, water circulating inside a sealed loop absorbs energy from the earth and carries it to the unit where it is compressed to a higher temperature and sent as warm air to your indoor geothermal heating system for distribution throughout your home.

In the summer, the system reverses and expels heat from your home to the cooler earth via the loop system. This geothermal heat exchange process is not only natural, but is a truly ingenious and highly efficient way to create a comfortable climate in your home.
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Types of Geothermal Systems

Horizontal Loops: Horizontal Loops are installed in areas where the soil conditions allow for economical excavation. Taking up more land area than any other loop type, they are used where space permits. Trenches are normally 5 feet deep and several hundred feet of trench is required.

Vertical Loops: Vertical Loops are used extensively where land area is limited. A pair of pipes with a special U-Bend assembly at the bottom are inserted into a bore hole that averages between 150 to 250 feet in depth per ton of equipment.

Lake Loops: Lake Loops are usually very economical to install. If a pond or lake at least 8 feet deep is available, lake loops can utilize the water (rather than soil) for geothermal heat transfer. Reduced installation costs are characteristic of this type of geothermal loop system.

Open Loop: Open Loop installations actually pump water from an underground aquifer through the geothermal system and then discharge that water to a drainage ditch or pond. Discharging water to a pond or lake is considered ideal.

Geothermal Cost Savings

Geothermal Energy Savings

A new geothermal energy system can save you about 50% in costs depending on the type of geothermal unit installed. Generally the savings you can expect from a new geothermal system are higher than the average when heating and lower when cooling. These figures vary depending on the severity of winters in your area and the efficiency of your original system.
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ClimateMaster® Geothermal Systems

Tranquility™ Series: The most energy efficient space conditioning system available from any manufacturer, anywhere on the planet.

Genesis Series: Featuring single-stage high efficiency, quiet operation. Available in vertical upflow, downflow, and horizontal cabinets.

Genesis Outdoor Split: A perfect design for exterior retrofit applications. No need to change your indoor equipment.

Genesis Indoor Split: Easily connected to fossil fuel furnaces. Ideal for .add-on. installations. Used for new and retrofit applications.

Water-to-Water Series: Used in many hydronic heating applications such as radiant floors, baseboards, and fan coil heating/cooling.

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