Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) are a fairly new technology that can save homeowners significant money on their heating and cooling bills. These ground source heat pumps use the natural heat storage capacity of the earth to provide super efficient heating and cooling
Many people think of geothermal energy as a form of energy that can only be used in certain geologically active areas and under special circumstances. But ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) are a type of geothermal energy technology that can be utilized almost anywhere.
Heat pump systems provide an efficient way of heating with many benefits.GSHP which is a heating pump uses the constant temperature underneath the ground to not only supply heating and cooling to home and buildings but also to supply free hot water. These units use loops that are put into the ground so that they can access this constant temperature that is about 3 feet under or more. This temperature in the ground stays the same no matter how cold or how hot it may be outside.
In the winter, heat from the earth is compressed to a higher temperature and directed into your building. In summer, a GSHP system is reversed moving heat from inside the building into the cooler earth.An added bonus is that a GSHP system can provide moderate to high temperature hot water at no cost for domestic use in the summer and substantial savings in the winter.
GSHPs are quiet and safe. There are no exposed parts, fans, storage tanks, etc. that can hurt kids or pets. Nothing is burned so there is no flame. The heating source is the earth so there is nothing to wear out. They are also quiet because the earth is doing the work of the motors in your current furnace.Ground source systems are easy to install, particularly when they are replacing another forced-air system. In this case it is as simple as a retrofit after the pipes are placed. However, they can also be installed to completely replace the system you already have. If you don’t already have central air conditioning, that can be an automatic and immediate benefit of these systems. Contact an experienced installer and he or she can tell you exactly what would be involved in installing a geothermal heat pump in your home.
Ground source heat pumps harvest a combination of geothermal power and heat from the sun when heating, but work against these heat sources when used for air conditioning.
The GSHP is operated by electricity or gas to extract heat from the ground in cold periods or to return heat to the ground when the temperature is high. These can be used to supply heat distribution systems such as radiators, fan coils, chilled beams, underfloor heating or space heating.
The benefits of GSHP’s include:
- Low running costs
- Low environmental impact
- Regular maintenance is not required
- Better and safer than conventional systems
- Installation Is an easy process
- Complements underfloor heating
Advanced technology harnesses solar energy absorbed by the earth to provide clean, sustainable energy for buildings’ heating, cooling and hot water requirements.
The Ground Source Heat Pumps is one of the most efficient residential heating and cooling systems available today, with heating efficiencies 50 to 70% higher than other heating systems and cooling efficiencies 20 to 40% higher than available air conditioners. That directly translates into savings for you on your utility bills.
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) are a fairly new technology that can save homeowners significant money on their heating and cooling bills.
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