Geothermal Basics for Lancaster

Gochnauer at Home is committed to bringing you the data that you need to make an informed decision when it comes to your heating and cooling system for your home or business. The first part in a five part series, this article will go over the basics of a geothermal solution.

 

So, how does a geothermal system maintain your home’s warmth during the winter and cool during the summer? It’s all about making the most out of the stored energy that can be found under your feet. The temperature of the earth a few feet below the surface in Lancaster stays pretty constant throughout the year. The unit makes use of this constant temperature by using a loop system to move the warmer temperature from the ground and move it to the home during colder months, and pushing the warmer air from the home and dispersing it in the ground during the warmer months.

 

A geothermal system doesn’t use fossil fuels to create its conditioning. It uses the heat that is stored in the ground without adding any carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, or any other air pollutants to the environment. The only electricity that a geothermal unit will consume is the electricity that operates the fans, compressor, and pump. All of this lends itself to a lean, clean-running, energy efficient heating and cooling system.

 

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Coefficient of Performance (COP) are ratings on how efficient your potential Lancaster geothermal system can condition your home; EER relating to cooling and COP for heating. Geothermal systems retain the highest ratings in the industry. With our Envision series, it leads the pack. This geothermal pump boasts an impressive 30 EER and a 5.1 COP. That’s conditioning that will definitely save you money.

 

For more information on the basics of geothermal heating and cooling systems, please contact Gochnauer at Home. We have vast experience with proper sizing and installation of geothermal heat pumps. We’re sure that we can help you. Stay tuned for part two of our series on geothermal systems: Geothermal Heat Pumps.