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Do you know what a geothermal heat pump is?

Jeff — Mon, 30 May 2011 08:38:57 +0000

I’m planning to switch my heating system and would like to hear anyone’s opinions on these types of systems-thanks.

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Would a geothermal heat pump work in northern illinois?

Jeff — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:35:18 +0000

How would a geothermal heat pump’s performance be affected if it where installed in wisconsin versus arizona or texas?

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Need tips on building geothermal heating home?

Jeff — Thu, 19 May 2011 20:37:13 +0000

I would like to build a home where I can use Geothermal Energy. Need some few tips on how much would it cost and are there any side effects of doing so!

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Which place obtains 85% of its home heating from geothermal power?

Jeff — Sat, 14 May 2011 20:36:16 +0000

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if geothermal works by getting heat from the ground why is my well water so cold;can it be used for heat?

Jeff — Mon, 09 May 2011 08:34:46 +0000

I have an old furnace which I can’t afford to replace.I also have three wells on my property.One is drilled 120 feet deep and two shallow wells abou 4 feet deep.Can I use any of these for geothermal heat in the Connecticut winters?

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Do you have a residential geothermal heating system.?

Jeff — Wed, 04 May 2011 08:36:34 +0000

Please share you experience- who installed it, how much did it cost, how well does it work, how much did your energy bills change by. if u have or had solar and could compare please do. trying to decide if it’s worth it to do this.

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What is the difference between a Geothermal Heat Pump and a Water Source Heat Pump?

Jeff — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:38:52 +0000

Are WSHPs considered Geothermal? I have to do presentation about heat pumps and this has been confusing a little.

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Any experience with Geothermal home heating?

Jeff — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 08:34:31 +0000

in the NJ area

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How much geothermal energy is available to use for heating stuff?

Jeff — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:34:14 +0000

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Information on geothermal heating?

Jeff — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:34:42 +0000

Hiyas, I’m doing a small project on green construction, and I need to know some things about geothermal heating.^^ ~

How does this work?
When was this invented or innovated?
What is the price of associated costs with this green technology?
When does this need ti be installed?

Thanks you for your help!!
ehh not sure if this is the right category…but it’s what was suggested so I went with that…

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Question about Geothermal Heating and Cooling? 10 POINTS!?

Jeff — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 08:37:01 +0000

I understand that it is essentially a loop in which a refrigerant travels around through the Earth’s interior either cooling or heating and in the end expending that temperature into a home or building..as we know, technology is always progressing and ways of becoming more innovative and efficient are always just around the corner…so my question is…

1.) What are some efforts or discoveries that increase the efficiency of the energy conversion in the process of Geothermal heating and cooling?

So from what I interpret, are there any new ways to make the refrigerant travel faster…different types of refrigerant that are more efficient…a compressor that is able to get the job done more efficiently…etc…

I had an idea though, I heard different types of refrigerants can be used such as air, water…etc???

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what are the pros and cons of solar heating and cooling versus geothermal heating/cooling?

Jeff — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:35:45 +0000

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How do I charge the geothermal water lines for my gt heating system? Hoses have collapsed.?

Jeff — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:35:20 +0000

I have the needle and water pressure dials tools needed, just don’t know how to perform this task. Are there valves that need to be off,on? I have CommandAire system that is 15 years old. Hoses have collapsed but the water mixture still gets through, just slower. My installer charges for a housecall. I want to avoid paying each time the system gets a little air in it, causing hoses to collapse.

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Is Geothermal heat worth the money?

Jeff — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:34:15 +0000

We received a id for a 3 ton geothermal system (cost k) The long term savings seem great, but are they really as good as they say? Also, is it wise to use zone heating/cooling with a geothermal system? Thanks

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Does geothermal heating provide 100% of my heating and air conditioning?

Jeff — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 08:34:15 +0000

Half of the people that i talk to say that geothermal heating only heats the house up to 50 degrees and then an alternate heat source like electric or propane has to take the temperature the rest of the way to 70 degrees or however high. The other half say that geothermal is all that is needed to heat my house all the way to 75 degrees if needed. Which is true? I have also heard that geothermal can be my hot water source, if this is true how hot does the water get? Does this provide all of the heating that I need for my house or does it just help save energy, still requiring an alternate heat source. The internet sites I have found don’t seem very specific.
-thanks

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Anyone have experience with geothermal heating in New England (CT)? Any problems?

Jeff — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:36:34 +0000

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Geothermal heating/cooling systems are no longer experimental, as the article below, excerpted from the Albuqu?

Jeff — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:34:15 +0000

Geothermal heating/cooling systems are no longer experimental, as the article below, excerpted from the Albuquerque Journal, clearly shows. Most people seem unaware that geothermal sources of energy can be used in many areas, not just where hot springs are located! Were you aware that geothermal options like this existed?

"Albuquerque Journal
Thursday, August 13, 2009

Community College using deep tubes to heat, cool site

By Rosalie Rayburn
Journal Staff Writer
Central New Mexico Community College is counting on the earth to heat and cool its first Rio Rancho campus building.

A Texas-based drilling company recently began boring a series of holes into the dirt on the construction site where CNM will house classrooms for nursing, computer, information technology and liberal arts courses.

The 300-feet-deep holes will carry a network of polyethylene tubes that will circulate water into the building. Engineers who designed the system determined that the earth’s temperature at that depth is a steady 68 degrees. Water circulating from the holes will help raise the building’s temperature on frigid winter days and lower it during the heat of summer.

CNM officials picked the geothermal temperature control system over conventional heating and cooling technology because it offers a cost effective way to avoid using fossil fuels, said Luis Campos, CNM’s director of physical plant.

Geothermal heating and cooling technology has been around for at least 30 years, but it’s gained popularity in recent years. The city halls in Rio Rancho and Las Cruces and the new V. Sue Cleveland High School all use geothermal systems, said Jeff Greenup of Loop Tech Inc.

Greenup is overseeing the Loop Tech crew that’s drilling the wells for the CNM building. Loop Tech has done drilling for geothermal systems throughout the Midwest and at several sites in New Mexico, including Las Cruces city hall and the new high school in Rio Rancho."
This is for class… for people who don’t know abou it. Explain your reaction to the article as if you were new to the idea?

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i am having trouble with my geothermal heating and cooling unit.?

Jeff — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:34:13 +0000

I was trying to find the user guide online on how to operate the thermostat because i have tried to reset it but its got jump settings and a reset was trying to figure out how to use it to fix my problem.

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Geothermal heating systems in N.Georgia?

Jeff — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:36:12 +0000

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Do I need to bank a boiler if I have geothermal heating ?

Jeff — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:36:16 +0000

A geothermal heating system has been installed in my house. Previously I used a boiler with cast iron baseboard heat. In case I ever need to return to the boiler, what step should I take to insure that the boiler works in the future e.i. drain the boiler ?