Geothermal HERE IN THE NORTHEAST

GEOTHERMAL HEATING and AIR CONDITIONING Systems use the free, renewable energy found in your own back yard.

Geothermal Benefits

Why consider a Geothermal System for your residence or business?

  • It is quiet.
  • It is very clean.
  • It is reliable.
  • It is cost effective.
  • It is environmentally friendly.
  • You can reduce your carbon footprint by 2.5 to 5 tons of CO2 per year.
  • It doesn't use gas or oil, doesn't need a chimney, and requires no fill-ups.

How do Geothermal Systems Work?

Geothermal Systems work by moving heat, rather than by converting chemical energy to heat (like in a furnace). The energy source is the sun. It has created the heat and stored it in the Earth. 

A Geothermal Heating System is an open or closed loop system of pipes which run underneath a property. It takes advantage of the relatively constant temperature of the Earth, transferring heat stored in the Earth into a building during the winter, and transferring the heat of your building back into the ground during the summer.

How much does a system cost?

The cost of Geothermal Systems varies, depends on where you live, the climate you live in, and the size of the area to be heated or cooled. For a typical 2000 sq. ft. home, a system can cost from $10,000 to $25,000 for a replacement to a new installation.

A 30% FEDERAL TAX CREDIT is available for all Geothermal installations! We recommend that your speak to your tax advisor. Businesses also can take advantage of both federal and local tax credits and incentives.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Geo-Exchange Systems save homeowners 30-70 percent in heating costs and 20-50 percent in cooling costs (compared to conventional systems).

More Benefits

  • It is substantially pollen and dust free using high quality filters.
  • It is four times (350%-450%) more efficient than an oil furnace.
  • Geothermal Energy works day and night, hot or cold.
  • It is fume free. No odor or fumes will be added to your house.
  • Because the pipes are buried below the frost line and the heat pump is inside, the system is not subject to weather damage.
  • Maintenance is rarely needed. No furnace equals no annual service technician check-up. Geothermal Systems typically last over 30 years before components need to be replaced. The piping usually lasts for a lifetime.

Geothermal Loop

A Geothermal Loop is either an open or closed "LOOP," buried in the ground near the building to be conditioned.

  • An open loop has a supply and return line using the water from a well.
  • A closed loop is usually a series of vertical or horizontal loops circulating water, or a mixture of water and antifreeze. The water in both systems absorbs heat from or releases heat to the surrounding soil and bedrock, depending on the time of year.

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Geothermal Heat Pumps are similar to standard heat pumps, but use the ground source instead of outside air to provide heating, air conditioning and, in most cases, hot water.

Did you know?

  • The temperature of the ground 6 feet below a New England house is usually between 47 and 52 degrees fahrenheit. This means that the heat pump does not have to work very hard to cool off a building or heat it up. 
  • In a closed loop system, the water is self-contained (no loss). In an open loop, the water is returned to the earth. In an open loop standing column, the water is returned to the well to be recirculated again.
  • The heat is continuously produced inside the Earth. 

Residential Hot Water

In addition to space conditioning, geothermal heat pumps can be used to assist in providing domestic hot water when the system is operating. Many residential systems are now equipped with desuperheaters that transfer excess heat from the geothermal heat pump's compressor to the house's hot water tank.

A desuperheater provides no hot water during the spring and fall when the geothermal heat pump system is not operating. However, because the geothermal heat pump is so much more efficient than other means of water heating, manufacturers are beginning to offer "full demand" systems that use a separate heat exchanger.

These units cost-effectively provide hot water as quickly as any competing system.

Heat Distribution

Conventional sealed and insulated ductwork, meeting energy star requirements, is generally used to distribute heated or cooled air from the geothermal heat pump throughout a building. Installing Pex tubing in floors will provide wonderful radiant heat.

Our Geothermal Services

We will provide you with an engineered Geothermal Heating and Air Conditioning Solution. Our team has a combined practical experience and academic knowledge of geothermal systems. This allows us to provide exceptionally well-designed and efficient systems for our customers. You can have confidence that your system will meet your expectations for a comfortable building (residential or commercial).

We take pride in providing the highest quality, professional installation of our GEO EXCHANGE Systems. We also offer preventative and periodic maintenance services.

Contact Leeds Burchard at (978) 688-8700 or (603) 898-6987.