So you know that one of the benefits of geothermal is that part of the heat exchange process happens in the earth, not in the open air like a conventional heat pump system. But to make that happen, what else…
Geothermal Conductivity Test Pros and Cons
When deciding whether or not to use geothermal on your home or commercial building, a very common litmus test is the results of what is called a “thermal conductivity test.” Often referred to as a “TC” test, or just simply…
What Does Geothermal Mean?
Taking it all the way back to Greek roots, Wikipedia says the adjective geothermal originates from the Greek roots (ge), meaning earth, and (thermos), meaning hot.” Technologically speaking, geothermal is a means to use the natural heat from the earth to generate…
How Geothermal Heating Works
One strange misconception about geothermal is that a geothermal system can either Heat OR Cool your home. This is not true. Geothermal heat pumps are not like the air conditioners that are common in homes in the fact that they…
Introduction to Open Loop Geothermal
One of the quickest and most cost efficient ways to install geothermal at your residence is an open loop geothermal system. An open loop system uses a readily available source of water (usually a well, pond, or lake) as the…
Geothermal Furnace or Heat Pump?
I’ve been asked by several people to do an article on the pros and cons of a geothermal furnace, and how should we choose between a geothermal furnace and a geothermal heat pump. After asking multiple questions back to them,…