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Heating and cooling account for a large percentage of the energy used in most households. As such, many homeowners are interested in finding more cost-effective and environmentally friendly ways to maintain indoor comfort. Geothermal HVAC systems have become an increasingly popular solution in recent years, though they’ve been available for decades.

The first step to determining if this could be the right option for you is understanding how geothermal heat pumps work. Below is an overview of how they transfer heat between the Earth and your home once a drilling service installs this technology. 

A Guide to Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems

Open-Loop

drilling service Summersville, MOWith an open-loop system, heat is sourced from groundwater. This requires that a drilling service drill a well to access water on the property. The water will enter a series of underground pipes and be circulated through until it reaches the geothermal heat pump. During the winter, the pump will remove the heat from the water, so it is distributed from the ductwork into the home. When cooling is needed during summer, the heat pump works in reverse to absorb heat from the indoor air and circulate it back through the pipes to disperse it into the ground.  

Closed-Loop

A closed-loop system may be either horizontal or vertical, which refers to the way the drilling service installs the underground pipes. These systems use a refrigerant fluid that absorbs heat as it circulates through the loop of pipes. This fluid is transferred to the geothermal heat pump where it picks up the energy from a heat exchanger and then sends it to be distributed through the home’s ductwork. The fluid will be sent back out to take in more power and start the process over again.

 

If you’re ready to switch to geothermal heating and cooling, contact Mike Woolsey and Sons Well Drilling and Pump Service in Summersville, MO. Their licensed professionals have the specialized equipment and expertise to provide superior drilling service and heat pump installation. They’ll help assess which type of system is ideal for your property and make sure you’re correctly set up for year-round comfort and efficiency. Call (417) 932-4036 to schedule an appointment, or visit them online to learn more about their services.

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