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Pond Loop: coils of piping are
submerged in a pond, slinky
piping can also be used for this
application.
Vertical Ground Loop: when
space is limited, a vertical
bore is drilled; this one
shows two u-tubes.
Ground Water: used when there
is abundant well water;
no piping for heat exchange
uid is required.
Installation
Flexibility
Geothermal offers many
options in terms of installation,
so you can select the system
that best meets your personal
preferences, your geographic
area and the availability of land
or ground water. When properly
designed, all systems work
equally well.
The relative stable temperature of the ground or water at 5 feet below the
surface allows heat transfer to occur in summer or winter.
Exceptional
efciency means
fast payback...
Although the initial cost of a
geothermal system is higher
than a conventional heat
pump or furnace/condenser
combination, you can quickly
recoup these costs through
energy savings and potential
Federal tax credits.
On average, geothermal heat
pumps provide:
• 40% greater efciency than
air-to-air heat pumps
• 48% greater efciency than
gas furnaces
• 75% greater efciency than
oil furnaces
(Source: Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium)
They’re also eligible for Federal
tax credits. Ask your dealer to
prepare a cost savings analysis
for you to determine just how
much you can save!
*EER-Energy Efcient Ratio
COP-Coefcient of Performance
Lighting
3%
Heating & A/C
19%
Hot Water
16%
With a Geothermal system, over half your home’s energy is free.
Conventional System
Geothermal System
Appliances
11%
Lighting
3%
Hot Water
22%
Heating & A/C
64%
Free Geothermal
51%
Appliances
11%
RESIDENTIAL ENERGY USE
Geothermal Advantages
• Energy efcient—Energy is needed only to pump the water solution and to run the
geo system’s blower, efciency ratings reach as high as 27.3 EER* and 5.0 COP (full load)
• Extended operating range—Allows geothermal to work in virtually every climate
• Quiet operation—Cabinet insulation and compressor mounting system dampen vibration and
associated sound
• Safety—No gas or oil is used, there are no fumes, and no odors
• Long life—There are fewer moving parts to wear out than on a convention heating/cooling
system
• Proven technology—Recognized by the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy