Geothermal HVAC Installation
Geothermal systems offer an environmentally friendly, cost-effective method of heating and cooling your property. If you’d like to install one, our Ocala HVAC technicians can help!
Unlike furnaces, air conditioners, and other traditional HVAC appliances, geothermal HVAC systems remove and transfer heat rather than produce it. Furthermore, these systems are extremely energy efficient, requiring neither gas nor electricity to work. This translates to incredible savings in energy costs, plus a smaller environmental footprint. Contact our Cook’s Air Conditioning & Heating Specialists today to request a free installation estimate or to schedule service!
How Do Geothermal Systems Work?
Once a geothermal system is installed, it uses a heat pump to circulate fluid through underground pipes, often referred to as “loops.” These loops absorb the temperature distributed into the ground from the sun. The liquid in these pipes then returns to the heat pump, which uses it to heat or cool your home. During the summer, the system pulls heat from your home and transfers it into the ground. In the winter, it does the opposite, drawing heat from the earth and distributing it throughout your home. These systems operate without the use of fossil fuels and require little electricity.
Key Components Of A Geothermal System
Geothermal Loop
Underground temperatures remain fairly constant throughout the year, even when surface temperatures fluctuate wildly. A geothermal loop is made up of pipes, filled with either water or a mix of water and antifreeze, that run deep underground to reach these steady temperatures. Geothermal loops circulate this liquid, allowing your system to deliver heating and cooling to your home, depending on the season.
Geothermal Heat Pump
The heat pump acts as the core of your geothermal system. This contains the compressor and heat exchanger, which work together to move the heated or cooled liquid through the loop. This allows the system to regulate your home’s internal temperature more efficiently.
Advantages Of Geothermal Heating & Cooling
Enhanced Safety
Unlike a traditional furnace, geothermal systems don’t use flames, combustion, or fossil fuels. Instead, they rely on the natural heat of the earth, helping to lower the risk of fire hazard or carbon monoxide leaks in your home.
Quiet Operation
With most components located underground, geothermal systems run quietly while still offering precise temperature control throughout your home.
Low Maintenance
Due to the system being mostly underground, it’s protected from weather-related wear and tear. While routine maintenance like changing filters or cleaning coils may be needed occasionally, your geothermal system is generally reliable. Plus, our Ocala HVAC contractors are available to help with any services required.
