What is Geothermal?

Geothermal Heating and Cooling are often referred to as Geo-exchange, Geothermal, or Ground Source Heating and Cooling. They all mean the exact same thing, so don’t get confused by these names being interchanged.

Geothermal heating & cooling is not to be confused with a geothermal power plant. A geothermal power plant generates electricity using the core of the earth – we are not referring to this, ever. We are talking about using the earth’s crust to heat and cool a home or building; no lava or electricity generation is involved.

How Geothermal Works

Geothermal works because the ground beneath our feet is warmer than the outside air in the winter and cooler in the summer. Inserting a series of small pipes into the ground allows heat to be transferred to and from your home. In this process heat is not created, it is transported, therefore no fuel is burned.

Two Pieces to the Geothermal System

• Heat Pump – the inside unit known as the heat pump
• Ground Loop – underground pipes that connect to the heat pump

Geothermal Heating

Underground pipes, called ground loops, circulate water, which absorbs the heat from the earth and returns it to the indoor heat pump. The heat pump extracts the heat from the liquid and distributes it throughout your home as warm air. With the heat removed, the water is re-circulated to collect more heat from the ground. In this case, the loop water is warmer when it comes into the home than when it goes back into the earth since the heat is being removed.

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Additional available options include using that same heat to provide hot water and radiant floor heating.

Geothermal Cooling

During the cooling mode, the indoor heat pump takes the hot air from your home and removes the heat. This leaves behind cool air to be distributed through your vents as air-conditioning. The removed heat from the air is rejected into the earth through the ground loop. In this case, the warmer water leaves the home than when it returns since heat is rejected into it. This is not a new technology, this is not a science experiment, this is not rocket science. In fact, in many European nations, geothermal heating and cooling is the standard. In Sweden and Switzerland, more than 75% of new homes have geothermal. The EPA has acknowledged geothermal systems as the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, & cost-effective space conditioning systems available.

Why Choose Geothermal for Your Property?

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and the DOE (Department of Energy) labeled geothermal heat pumps as the most environmentally friendly and cost-efficient way to heat and cool your home. Geothermal products shed no carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, or other greenhouse gasses that can be dangerous to the environment and your family. We know your highest priority is to keep your home and family safe and comfortable – now you can do that as well as help the environment. WaterFurnace units are truly a natural green way of life.

Our WaterFurnace geothermal systems are among the most efficient, energy-saving, and environmentally friendly ways to heat and cool your home or office.

With a WaterFurnace Geothermal system, you’ll get:

• Lower Operating Costs: A WaterFurnace Geothermal heat pump works much more effectively than traditional heating and cooling systems.
• More Comfort: Our geothermal systems distribute air with precision, eliminating hot and cold spots all year long.
• Quieter Operation: Think of it. There’s no loud outdoor unit!
• Reliable Performance: Given their indoor installation, our geothermal systems aren’t subject to rain, snow, ice, debris, temperature extremes, vandalism, or theft.
• Environmental Stewardship: Our geothermal systems are environmentally friendly heat pumps, giving off no carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, or other greenhouse gases

Replace Your Existing System with Idaho Heating & Air

Is your classic furnace or heat pump about to die out? Or, do you just want to get rid of your inefficient equipment before it costs you an arm and a leg? WaterFurnace geothermal products provide a smart alternative for the replacement of older or inefficient equipment in the Denver, Colorado area. Most units are simple to install and can be installed in areas unsuitable for fossil fuel furnaces. There is no combustion or need to vent exhaust gasses which means our equipment can be installed virtually anywhere.

Geothermal For New Construction

Looking to build a new home? Now is the perfect time to install a WaterFurnace Geothermal system in your new home! You could easily roll the up front cost into your monthly mortgage payment. The additional amount in your monthly payment is usually less than the monthly savings you will see by installing a geothermal system, so you’ll be saving money! If you are looking at how to heat and cool your new home installing a Waterfurance geothermal system is the right way to go!