Geothermal Heating

No one does geothermal heat pumps in Park City, UT better than Strand.
 
Geothermal Heating

Geothermal Heat Pump is Efficient and Cost Effective

While ‘geothermal heat pump’ may be a relatively new term for many, geothermal heating has become one of the best eco-friendly and highly efficient systems around. Even in the middle of winter here in Park City, just a few feet underground the temperature remains warm, and this creates a much more efficient source to generate heat than the freezing cold outdoor air that most heating systems pump in. Geothermal heating pumps are also quieter and longer-lasting than traditional furnaces, and they don’t need as much maintenance. While a new geothermal heat pump system may cost more up front, you will see major savings over time – and there are even federal tax credits available for installing geothermal that will offset that initial investment.

 
 
  • Full geothermal heating systems
  • Geothermal heat pump systems
  • Closed-loop or open-loop ground source heat pump systems
  • Dual-source heat pumps
 
 

Benefits Of Geothermal Heating

Geothermal heating benefits both the earth and your wallet in very big ways. Simply by using the already-existing temperature of the earth, you are able to cut out the massive environmental waste caused by gas and electric furnaces. The savings in your energy bills will be hugely significant from day one, too, and your heat pump system will require less maintenance and experience fewer problems than furnaces typically do, saving you money there as well.


Heat Pump Systems

It is quite amazing how geothermal heating systems work: a heat pump takes the warmer temperature found underground and runs it through a ground heat exchanger to transform it into your home’s heat source. To do this, there are three main forms of ground loop heat pump systems available (open-loop, closed-loop, and dual-source), and the one you choose will depend greatly on your home’s soil conditions and the amount and type of land around your home.


Types Of Heat Pumps

Of the three types of closed-loop systems (horizontal, vertical, and pond / lake), all use generally the same technology. These systems consist of piping filled with an antifreeze solution installed belowground or under the surface of a body of water, such as a lake or pond, and the warmed fluid in the pipes then work with a heat exchanger to create warmth within your home. Since this method uses chemicals underground, there is a slight chance your zoning laws will not allow it. We will confirm beforehand to ensure the legality and safety of this method.

An open-loop heat pump system uses surface water or well water as the fluid, instead of a chemical antifreeze. While this is a great method, it is limiting as it requires that you have a clean water source on your property, which many in Park City do not.

There are also dual-source heat pumps that use both geothermal and outside air. They are effective, cost less and are eco-friendlier than forced-air heating systems alone, but are not nearly as energy efficient as purely geothermal.


The Strand HVAC Difference

Geothermal heating is an amazing way to heat your home while saving the environment, two things Strand is passionate about. We have extensive education and experience on heat pump systems and will have yours running beautifully.


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