Geothermal Basics for Salem

Mill Creek Heating is committed to bringing you the data that you need to make an informed decision when it comes to the right heating and cooling system. Knowing the available options makes all the difference. The first part in a five part series, this article will introduce you to the basics of a geothermal solution.

 

So, how does a geothermal system keep your house warm during the winter and rid your home of heat during the summer? It’s all about making the most out of the unused energy that can be found under your feet. The temperature of the earth a few feet below the surface in Salem stays pretty the same all year long. The unit makes use of this constant temperature by using a loop system to pull the warmer temperature from the ground and move it to the home during colder months, and pushing the warmer air from the home and depositing it in the ground during the warmer months.

 

A geothermal system doesn’t use fossil fuels to create its heating and cooling. It uses the heat that already exists in the ground without adding any carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, or any other air pollutants to the environment. The only electricity that a geothermal unit will consume is the electricity that operates the fans, compressor, and pump. All of this lends itself to a lean, clean-running, energy efficient heating and cooling system.

 

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Coefficient of Performance (COP) are ratings on how efficient your potential Salem geothermal system can cool and heat your home, respectively. Geothermal systems maintain the highest ratings on the market today. With our Envision series, it leads the pack. This geothermal pump offers an unparalleled 30 EER and a 5.1 COP. That’s conditioning that will definitely save you green.

 

For more information on the basics of geothermal heating and cooling systems, please contact Mill Creek Heating. We possess vast experience with proper sizing and installation of geothermal heat pumps. We’re confident that we can do the same for you. Stay tuned for part two of our series on geothermal systems: Geothermal Heat Pumps.