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Summer is here, and you’re going to need a good air conditioning system to keep your home comfortable. There are a great many different types of air conditioning systems available on the market, one of which is geothermal cooling. Let’s take a look at geothermal cooling, and the many advantages it can offer you this summer.
What is Geothermal Cooling?
A geothermal system is a heat pump, which means it uses refrigerant to move heat from one place to the other. Unlike a normal air conditioning system, though, a geothermal system doesn’t exchange heat between the home and the air outside. Instead, it relies on a buried pipe loop filled with water outside of the house. The loop is buried at a depth of around 30 feet, and is connected to the unit inside the home. When in cooling mode, the unit siphons heat from the air in the home and vents it into the loop.
Benefits of Geothermal Cooling
Because a geothermal system is a heat pump, it can offer both heating and cooling functions. At around 30 feet underground, the temperature stays at around 55-60 degree Fahrenheit regardless of the weather aboveground. When the system is in heating mode, it syphons thermal energy from the water inside the pipe in order to heat the home. Then, the water is returned to the loop to gather more heat. This method of heat transfer makes geothermal systems among the most energy efficient on the market. With a geothermal system, both your heating and air conditioning needs are condensed into a single great package. If you want to make your home more energy efficient and more comfortable, a geothermal system is for you.
Celco Heating and Air Conditioning offers comprehensive geothermal system installation services throughout Westport, CT. Call today to schedule an appointment.
