Geothermal Systems Provide "Free" Hot Water

What is a Desuperheater?

There are a series of innovative products on the market that aim to provide hot water more efficiently. This includes newer technologies like on-demand production, heat pump water heaters, and solar solutions. For residents in Lancaster area, don't these options make sense?

Before investing in a technology that's capable of one thing, consider a geothermal system. A Lancaster geothermal heat pump not only offers heating and cooling from a single unit, it also gives you free hot water.

A desuperheater is a component that captures the normally wasted heat produced by a unit's compressor and applies it to modify the water. This surplus heat is created in both heating and cooling modes, but the hot water advantage is greatest as the unit is cooling. In the summer, geothermal units run more often and can provide most, if not all, of your hot water. However, during the fall, winter, and spring months - when the desuperheater isn't capturing as much surplus heat - you'll have to utilize your existing water heating method.

If you'd like to have geothermal supply 100% of your hot water needs, we also offer dedicated hydronic equipment that's easily installed. Like solar solutions, they qualify for the 30% federal tax credit. But unlike solar solutions, geothermal provides hot water 24 hours a day, rain or shine.

Hot water - it's another reason to switch to geothermal. Set up an appointment today with one of our specialists to assess your needs, and decide if a geothermal solution makes sense for you.