Geothermal Energy Heating

How it works

Geothermal Energy Heating – How it works

Geothermal energy heating is a heat that is retained within the Earth’s core.  The idea of geothermal heating is to tap into the Earth’s natural resource to supply heat.  A geothermal pump can provide space heating and air condition alike.  The system is effective and a money saver compared to traditional heating sources.

Geothermal energy heating is a resource from within the Earth’s core.  Throughout the world, there are many geothermal energy sources that are both shallow to the surface as well as deep.  The idea is to tap into the geothermal energy through a pump, making a use of the solar energy.  This is saving both homeowners and businesses alike thousands on heating and air conditioning bills.

They system works through tapping into the supply.  A pump and piping is used with the piping   run to the resource and the hot water system is based on a supply and return of ground water via Geo-exchange energy wells.  The typical installation includes a heat pump, a forced air system and water heater.  In the winter, the piping heats the house and in the summer, the system is uses to carry the heat from the house to the ground.

Geothermal energy heat has been a hidden gem for many years.  However, it is recently coming to light.  Public acceptance for the well needed energy alternative is partly because it is effective and partly because it is cost efficient.  They system is saving thousands in heating and air conditioning bills.  These systems presently make up 1% of the domestic heating industry.

With the geothermal system or geo-exchange system as it is also called a reasonably well-insulated 2000 sq. ft. home can be heated for $1 a day.  That is a far cry from traditional heating. The system costs several thousands of dollars, but after two to three years, depending on your heating bills, the system will be paying for itself.

The system will also provide up to 60 percent of the home’s domestic hot water.  This is achieved by a second condenser which will be located in the cabinet and will connect to a standard electric water heater, via a coaxial fitting.  The purchase for this addition is $500, but once again, the cost is nothing compared to the long range savings.

Geothermal energy heating has been around for over 20 years, although it hasn’t gained recognition until recently.  And, with its effectiveness and cost efficiency, it is likely to establish a large place in the industry.

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