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The constant temperature of the Earth just below our feet is a sustainable resource. Nearly half of the solar energy that reaches the Earth remains stored beneath it at a constant temperature of about 58 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the electric and plumbing contractor, Osterwisch Company of Cincinnati, geothermal heat pumps enable people to tap into this source of energy for home heating.

A geothermal heat pump system consists of a loop of pipes buried underground, a heat pump (located inside the home), and a heating and cooling distribution system such as a traditional forced air system. When it's cold outside, liquid flowing through the ground loop collects heat from the earth and transfers it into the home via the heat pump. Because the system is using solar energy stored underground, it can deliver three to four dollars of heat for every dollar in electricity spent. During the summer months, the system works in reverse, drawing heat away from the home and storing it in a much cooler place beneath the ground.

Thanks to constant below-ground temperatures, geothermal heat pumps are twice as efficient as air conditioners or air-to-air heat exchangers. Thanks to the heating and cooling professionals at the Osterwisch Company, everyone living in the Hamilton County region of Ohio can tap into this sub-surface form of energy, and use it to provide heat in the winter and cooling in the summer. Homeowners who want to know how they can get geothermal heating and cooling systems for their home can call the company directly at (513) 791-3282. Alternatively, they can learn more about these systems on the company's website. By concentrating the naturally replenished heat contained beneath our feet, heat pump systems help homeowners save money while keeping their families comfortable throughout every season.

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