Geothermal Heat Pumps

Geothermal heat pumps use solar heat that has been stored in the ground just below the frost line. Alternatively, it uses the solar heat stored in a body of water. It is used to heat or cool buildings. During the cooler months, these units will draw the heat to warm up the buildings and during the warmer months, it will use the cooler ground as a form of heat sink to cool off the buildings. 

Geothermal heat pumps are also used to heat water, radiant floor heating and they are used to melt snow. Other characteristics of these types of pumps are a long shallow system that is lain in the ground. They may also have vertical pipes or wells that run deep into the ground or they may have systems that pump water for circulation.

In Canada, geothermal heat pumps are used all across the country and they have been used for many years as well. It is estimated that there are over thirty-three thousand of these particular units in operation in either residential or commercial locations. It is also estimated that sales are increasing at an average of thirteen percent per year.

When determining what type of geothermal heat pumps are going to be installed, there are several factors at hand that help in the decision. These factors include the location, the soil type, the size of the building and the amount of property that is available for use. An example of some of the locations that have installed these type of pumps include schools, greenhouses, offices and of course residential homes.

Geothermal heat pumps are the most advantageous heating and cooling system currently available. They are clean, economical and they are good for the environment. If you compare to electrical heating, these units could save you more than sixty-six percent of your annual energy costs.

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