Geothermal Systems FAQ

Geothermal Frequently Asked Questions



WHAT MAKES A GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM DIFFERENT FROM AN ORDINARY SYSTEMS? WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS OF A GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM? HOW MUCH MORE EFFICIENT IS A GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM? HOW IS EFFICIENCY RATED FOR GEOTHERMAL? HOW EASY ARE GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS TO MAINTAIN? WHAT DOES GEOTHERMAL MEAN FOR THE ENVIRONMENT? WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMPS? HOW DOES A GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP WORK? CAN I USE A GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM FOR BOTH HEATING AND COOLING? CAN I USE A GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM TO PROVIDE HOT WATER? CAN A GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP BE ADDED TO MY EXSITING FURNACE? IS A GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP DIFFICULT TO INSTALL? I HAVE DUCTWORK, BUT WILL IT WORK WITH A GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM? IF A HOME HAS CEILING CABLE HEAT OR BASEBOARD HEAT, DO AIR DUCTS NEED TO BE INSTALLED? DO I NEED TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF MY HYDRO SUPPLY TO USE GEOTHERMAL? WHAT IS THE BTU SIZE OF THE GEOTHERMAL FURNACE THAT’S BEING PROPOSED? SHOULD I BUY A GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP LARGE ENOUGH TO HEAT WITH NO SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT? HOW LONG IS THE PAYBACK PERIOD FOR A GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM?

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