Question 1

Who makes the best geothermal system?

Accepted Answer

The best American made geothermal system today is the Hydron Module Revolution2 – YT series. This particular system is hand built in Mitchell South Dakota and is designed to survive the winter temperatures in Canada, Upper Peninsula Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakota's. The Hydron Module is the only system that comes standard with an all aluminum micro-channel evaporator coil and integrated top side high and low voltage inputs. This is absolutely the finest and most durable geothermal system we have seen and installed.

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Question 2

Cost to convert an existing home to geothermal?

Accepted Answer

Assuming that you have ductwork, on average you can expect to pay $30,000-35,000 for a complete installation which includes a high quality geothermal unit, high voltage wiring, controls and control wiring, transition fittings, drilling, piping, pumps, tie-in, flush, fill and calibration. If your house is on a boiler system and does not have pre-existing ductwork, you can expect to pay approximately $15,000 more for complete ducting. The actual cost will be determined by the size and configuration of your home.

Question 3

Cost of geothermal for new residential construction?

Accepted Answer

For new residential construction, you can expect to pay $48,000 for a complete installation. This cost includes a high quality geothermal unit, high voltage wiring, controls and control wiring, ductwork with transition fittings, drilling, piping, pumps, tie-in, flush, fill and calibration.

Question 4

How long does a geothermal system last?

Accepted Answer

A properly drilled loop field will last 100's of years and a high quality geothermal unit should last 30 to 40 years.

Question 5

What is a ground source heat pump?

Accepted Answer

A ground source heat pump (GSHP) and a geothermal heating and cooling system are actually the same thing. Geothermal systems are also referred to as ground source heat pumps because they use ground source energy to heat and cool homes.

Question 6

What are the components of a geothermal system?

Accepted Answer

The three main parts consist of a geothermal unit, an underground piping system (open or closed loop) and ductwork.

Question 7

How does a geothermal heating and cooling system work?

Accepted Answer

While outdoor temperatures fluctuate with changing seasons, underground temperatures don't. Eight feet below the earth's surface, temperatures remain relatively constant, and a geothermal system capitalizes on these temperatures to provide energy. In winter, a series of fluid-filled underground pipes called a "loop" absorbs stored heat, which is transferred indoors. An indoor pump compresses the heat to a higher temperature and distributes it throughout your home. In summer, the system reverses, pulling heat from your home, carrying it through the earth loop and depositing it into the cooler earth.

Question 8

What makes geothermal systems different from ordinary systems?

Accepted Answer

Unlike ordinary systems, geothermal systems do not use fossil fuels to generate heat. They simply transfer heat to and from the earth to provide a more efficient, affordable and environmentally friendly method of heating and cooling. Typically, only a small amount of electricity is used to operate the unit's fan, compressor and pump.

Question 9

Where can I install geothermal?

Accepted Answer

Anywhere. Literally. Geothermal systems can be installed in the city, suburbs or rural areas; anywhere between the mountains and the Caribbean; in old or new homes and buildings; and in small or large structures. We've even seen geothermal used frequently to regulate greenhouses. There's no structure geothermal can't heat and/or cool.

Question 10

How efficient is a geothermal system?

Accepted Answer

Compared to the most efficient traditional system, a geothermal system is over five times more efficient in heating and more than twice as efficient in cooling. Because geothermal systems move existing heat rather than creating it through combustion, they provide four to five units of energy for every one unit used to power the system.

Question 11

Do geothermal systems require much maintenance?

Accepted Answer

No. Geothermal systems are practically maintenance free. The buried loop will last for generations. The unit's fan, compressor and pump is housed indoors, protected from the weather and contamination. Usually, periodic checks and filter changes are the only required maintenance.

Question 12

What is the difference between geothermal and solar?

Accepted Answer

Geothermal does play nice with solar power, and in combination, the two systems will help you be even less dependent on fossil fuels. Installing a geothermal system first allows you to use less solar energy.

Question 13

How to put geothermal unit into emergency heat?

Accepted Answer

To put your Geothermal System into Emergency heat/ Auxillary heat go to your Honeywell Prestige thermostat and hit the systems tab. From there you need to scroll all the way to the bottom. There you will see an option for Emergency or Auxillary heat, click on that and hit done.

Question 14

Batteries for Honeywell Prestige out door sensors?

Accepted Answer

The outdoor sensor batteries require lithium batteries.

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