Finding the Right Geothermal Dealer for Your System Installation
Geothermal systems are not difficult to install by trained professionals.
However, they are also not "do-it-yourself" projects. Finding the right
geothermal dealer for installing a geothermal system is important to insure
that the system will operate at its peak performance and provide years of
trouble-free performance. Several qualifications should be considered when
selecting a heating and cooling dealer.
Invest in $avings
Geothermal Systems Operate for 1/2 to 1/4 the Cost of Most Other Heating and Cooling Systems!
In January 2006 the U.S. Federal government changed the minimum efficiency
for air conditioners to 13 SEER from the previous minimum requirement of 10
SEER. Geothermal systems are up to twice the minimum required efficiency! As
efficiency ratings increase, operating costs decrease. However, effi ciency
ratings alone do not tell the "whole story" when it comes to operating costs
for homeowners. Fuel type, home construction, geographic location and
thermostat settings are just some of the factors.
Types of Installations
Vertical Loops are used extensively where land area is limited or soil conditions prohibit digging horizontal loops. A pair of pipes with a special U-Bend assembly at the bottom are inserted into a bore hole that averages between 150 to 300 feet deep per ton (13 to 27 meters per kW) of equipment. These holes are then backfi lled with a special grout solution to ensure good contact with the earth.
Horizontal Loops are installed in areas where the soil conditions allow for economical excavation. Taking up more land area than any other loop type, they are used where space permits. Trenches are normally about 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 meters) deep with multiple pipes placed in the trench at diff erent depths. Normally, several hundred feet (over 100 meters) of trench is required, but where space permits these loops are considered desirable.
Pond Loops are usually very economical to install. If a pond or lake at least eight feet (2.5 meters) deep is available, pond loops can utilize the water (rather than soil) to transfer heat to and from the pond. A coiled pipe is placed in the body of water, which should cover about 1/2 acre (0.2 hectare). An average home would require about 900 feet (27 meters) of pipe. Reduced installation costs and high performance are characteristic of this type of loop.
Open Loop installations actually pump water from an underground aquifer through the geothermal unit and then discharge that water to a drainage ditch or pond. The geothermal unit processes the heat energy from the water just like a closed loop installation. Discharging water to a “return” well is sometimes eff ective, but sending water to a pond or lake is considered more reliable.
Geothermal Dealers
Chilltrol
Severn, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 595 |
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HGH Mechanical, Inc.
Edgewood, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 483 |
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JT Mechanical Co.
Virginia Beach, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 581 |
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Seneca Heating & Cooling
Baltimore, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 597 |
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Coastal Heating & Air Conditioning Co., Inc.
Annapolis, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 450 |
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Carroll Home Services
Baltimore, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 445 |
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Chason Service Engineers, Inc.
Timonium, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 447 |
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A Supreme Heating & Air Conditioning Company
Glen Burnie, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 402 |
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All Temp Heating & Air Conditioning
Baltimore, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 596 |
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Richard F. Haynie Inc.
Heathsville, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 527 |
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Arundel Cooling & Heating Company
Linthicum, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 429 |
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Grove Heating & Cooling
Davidsonville, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 601 |
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Frank J. Klein & Sons Inc.
Pikesville, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 474 |
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Comfort Technology Inc.
Hampton, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 455 |
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Love's Heating & Air Conditioning
Severn, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 599 |
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Signature Home Services
Hanover, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 600 |
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Tommy Garner Air Conditioning & Heating
Newport News, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 566 |
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Modern Comfort Systems
Westminster, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 563 |
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Comfort Air, Inc.
Sykesville, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 452 |
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Metcalfe Heating & Air Conditioning
Clinton, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 584 |
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Van Sant Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Mt. Airy, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 548 |
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Glenmont Heating & Air Conditioning
Rockville, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 480 |
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F.W. Harris Inc.
Lorton, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 472 |
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Advanced Environment Solutions
Lorton, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 411 |
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N.E. Bob Waltz Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Frederick, MD
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 511 |
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Garneski Air Conditioning & Heating Co
Sterling, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 478 |
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R.A. Dobson, Inc.
Sterling, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 524 |
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Donmar Co. Inc.
Sterling, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 468 |
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Evan's Heating & Air, LLC
Ruther Glen, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 560 |
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McCrea Heating & Air Conditioning Services of Virginia
Warrenton, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 505 |
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Appleton Campbell, Inc.
Warrenton, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 574 |
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G.M. Hobart Co
Montpelier, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 477 |
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W.E. Brown's Service Today
Charlottesville, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 551 |
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Air Quality Systems, Inc.
Broadway, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 414 |
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RS Boyers Heating & A/C
Lyndhurst, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 531 |
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E & L Diamond Electric, Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Galax, VA
Tel: 888-753-8177 ext: 470 |
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