Q: How efficient is the Geotherm?
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A: The Geotherm heat pump is one of the most efficient residential and commercial heating and cooling systems available today, with heating efficiencies 50 to 70% higher than other heating systems and cooling efficiencies 20 to 40% higher than available air conditioners. That directly translates into savings for you of up to 50% on your utility bills.
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Q: Can the Geotherm system povide both space heating and cooling for my home? And what about heating hot water?
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A: Yes. The Geotherm can be a combination heating / cooling and hot water heating system. You can change from one mode to another with a simple flick on your indoor thermostat. Using a desuperheater, the Geotherm can save you up to 50% on your water-heating bill by preheating tank water.
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Q: How safe is Geotherm?
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A: Geotherm is safe and protected. The Geotherm has no open flame, flammable fuel or potentially dangerous fuel storage tanks.
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Q:How much space does the Geotherm unit require?
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A:The pump itself is no bigger than a large refrigerator. However, the loop collectors that are placed under the ground are very long and need considerable land space to ensure their effectiveness.
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Q:How Noisy is the Geotherm unit?
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A: The unit operates at 50db, the noise level of a domestic refrigerator. While the collectors under the ground are completely silent!
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Q:Can the Geotherm unit be used for both residential and commercial purposes?
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A:Yes! Many geotherm units are being installed in houses and larger commercial sites.
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Q: How does a GSHP system heat water for my home?
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A: Using what is called a desuperheater, GSHPs turn waste heat to the task of heating hot water. During the summer, when the system is in cooling mode, your hot water is produced free as a byproduct of the thermal process. In winter, with the heating mode, the desuperheater heats a portion of your hot water. Desuperheaters are standard on some units, optional on others. Stand-alone systems that will heat water all year around can be purchased.
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Q: How effective is this underground system?
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A: The buried pipe, or ground loop, is the most recent technical advancement in heat pump technology. Recently, new heat pump designs and improved buried pipe materials have been combined to make GSHP systems the most efficient heating and cooling systems available
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Q: What about comfort?
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A: A GSHP system moves warm air (90-105(F) throughout your home or business via standard ductwork. An even comfort level is created because the warm air is moved in slightly higher volumes and saturates the building with warmth more evenly. This helps even out hot or colds spots and eliminates the cold air blasts common with fossil fuel furnaces
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Q: Are GSHP systems guaranteed?
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A: Nearly all GSHP system manufacturers offer a warranty for major components that is equivalent to the warranties for conventional heating and cooling systems. Manufacturers of plastic pipe used for ground loops warrant their products for 50 years
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