| Geothermal
Q & A |
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following Q&A explains the benefits of geothermal.
The information will help you decide if geothermal heating
and cooling systems are right for you. |
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| What
is geothermal heating and cooling system? |
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Geothermal
uses the earth’s stable temperature to heat and
cool your home. The system uses a compressor, a refrigerant
and an indoor heat exchanger with a fan that is then
connected to a duct system in your home. |
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are two types of systems that can be used: open and
closed loop. Kyler Brothers installs closed-loop systems. |
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A closed–loop
systems utilize a loop that is buried in the ground
either vertically or horizontally to heat or cool your
home. A solution of water and a nontoxic anti-freeze
fills the loop and is continuously circulated by a very
small, low–wattage pump.
An open-looped system uses pumped ground water to absorb
available heat energy from the earth or transfer heat
energy to the earth. This system is used when an ample
supply of ground water is available and there is limited
cleared land. |
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| How
does geothermal work? |
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Outside temperatures
fluctuate throughout the year, but underground temperatures
remain virtually the same year round. Geothermal takes
advantage of heat and energy stored in the earth. In
the winter, the fluid circulating through the loop system
absorbs stored heat and carries it to the home. In the
summer, the system reverses and pulls the heat from
the home.
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| How
is geothermal different from conventional heating and
cooling systems? |
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Most conventional
heating and cooling systems burn fossil fuel to generate
heat. Geothermal transfers heat to and from the earth.
Gas and electric-forced-air furnaces, baseboard electric
and propane systems are examples of conventional systems. |
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| Is
geothermal more efficient than other heating and cooling
systems? |
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Generally
speaking, geothermal is three times as efficient as
the MOST efficient conventional system. As a result,
consumers and businesses using geothermal can significantly
reduce monthly utility bills. Plus, because geothermal
doesn’t burn combustible fuel to make heat, it
provides three to four units of energy for every one
unit used to power its system. |
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| Is
geothermal environmentally friendly and safe? |
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Nontoxic
fluids are used in geothermal systems. Geothermal works
with nature, not against it like conventional systems,
so it reduces the threats of acid rain, air pollution
and the greenhouse effect. |
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| Does
geothermal require much maintenance? |
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No. Geothermal
is practically maintenance free. When installed properly,
the buried loop will last for generations. And, the
indoor equipment (the fan compressor and pump) is
protected from harsh weather conditions. Periodic
checks and filter changes are the only required maintenance.
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See
The Electric Institute of Indiana’s Geothermal
Heating/Cooling Systems guide for more information (with
illustrations) about geothermal heating and cooling.
Call us 317-829-1480 to request your FREE copy of the
guide from Kyler Brothers. |
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| You
can also download these items: |
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Kyler Brothers
geothermal
information sheet – cost and safety benefits
AND tax-credit and rebate sources in your area
Kyler Brothers geothermal
cost comparison sheet |
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