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Take Advantage of Planet-Friendly
Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Geothermal technology uses the natural temperature of the
earth to heat and cool homes or commercial buildings.
Dissipation Means Heat "Moves"
Ever notice how warm the air is in your bathroom after you
take a shower? That's because heat dissipates.
In other words, if one item is warmer than another,
the heat "moves" to the cooler item to even out
the temperature.
Since your shower water is warmer than the air
around it, the heat naturally "moves" from the warmer
water to the cooler air, evening out the temperature of both.
Using the Ground's Warmth
to Heat Your Home or Building
Think of the shower example again: heat moves from the warmer
water to the cooler air. Geothermal heating works the same
way.
For example, imagine it's winter and your house
doesn't have a heating system. The air in your home will be
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At the same time, the temperature of the ground around
your house will be warmer in comparison at various depths, again,
depending on where you live.
Of course, you're not going to heat your home by moving
the warmer dirt from your yard into your cooler house. Instead,
you can have a geothermal heating system installed.
How Geothermal Heating Uses Natural Heat Dissipation
Geothermal heating systems have a series of underground pipes filled
with liquid. The liquid acts as a go-between, moving the heat from
the ground to your home or building.
Let's return to our example of heating your home in
the winter:
1. The liquid moves through the underground pipes
2. The liquid gets warmed up by the heat in the ground
3. The warm liquid moves through the pipes into your home
4. A geothermal unit compresses the liquid's warmth to a higher
temperature
5. The geothermal unit sends the heat to your home through air circulation
How Geothermal Cooling Uses Natural Heat Dissipation
When it comes to cooling your home or building in the summer, the
process is simply reversed. Think of how a refrigerator works:
1. Warmth in the fridge "moves" into liquid
in circulating pipes
2. The liquid flows outside the fridge through the pipes
3. The warmth in the liquid dissipates outside the fridge
4. The room ends up warmer; the fridge ends up cooler
Let's use your home in the summer as another example:
1. The warmth in the air in your house "moves"
into the geothermal heating system liquid
2. The liquid flows outside your house through the system's pipes
3. The warmth in the liquid dissipates into the relatively cool
ground
4. The ground ends up warmer; your house ends up cooler
Natural, Efficient, and Endorsed
Geothermal heating and cooling uses the natural process of heat
dissipation as a planet-friendly heating and cooling solution.
At the same time, geothermal heating and cooling is
highly efficient. A geothermal system costs less to operate than
a natural gas or oil heating system, even in the winter. With savings
of up to 60% compared to conventional systems, the initial cost
of a geothermal system can be quickly regained.
Geothermal technology is also endorsed by the Department
of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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Special
Licensing Requirements for Geothermal Drillers and Installers
When getting a geothermal heating and cooling system installed
for your home or building, be aware that special licensing
is required for geothermal drilling and installation.
The Gregory Drilling Team is both experienced
and specially licensed to drill and install geothermal heating
and cooling systems. Contact us today
to take advantage of our expertise and your own geothermal
system.
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