1. I have an old furnace. Can I replace it with a geothermal system?

Usually your existing ductwork will not be able to handle the CFM of the new system. That is way it is recommendable that the geothermal system is installed with all its components.

2. My house is in the city. Can I have a geothermal system?

Yes, many geothermal systems are installed in cities. The only condition is that there is enough space available. If the house has a double city lot and the streets are not very narrow, there is no problem to have your own geothermal installation. The size of the drilling rig is approximately 40' x 12'.

3. I am going to have a new house built. How soon do I have to prepare the construction for a geothermal installation?

You should inform your architect before the blueprint is even developed since a geothermal unit is much larger than a regular furnace. The ductwork also takes up more space.

4. What is the expected life span of a geothermal unit?

When the unit is installed properly, the expected life span is 25+ years.

5. How efficient are geothermal systems?

The systems that we work with have efficiency of 390% to 430% with water temperature 40 degrees F. The payback period calculated with current gas prices is from 5 to 6 years.

6. How competitive is the geothermal system compared to other heating modes?

The Geothermal system costs less to operate than an electric heat pump, propane and natural gas, cerosin wood, and other heating systems.

7. What should I expect to save?

You should expect to save somewhere between 40% and 65%, with the possibility of saving up to 75% on your heating bill. The amount saved would depend on your local utility rate.

8. Can GEO heat my pool?

Yes, but solar heating is recommended.

9. How big of a house can I heat with one geothermal system?

That will depend on construction material you use. Sizes usually range from 3000 square feet to 4500 including the basement, but a heat calculation will be necessary to see if a house can be heated using this system.

10. I am an architect; where I can find more detailed information?

We would like to work more closely with you. Give us a call and we will provide you with the necessary information.

11. I am planning to build large home. Can I combine a solar system with a geothermal one?

Yes, this can be done, and will provide the most economical form of heating. However, the right equipment and design is needed. Contact us for specifics.

12. I have two wells in my house. Can I use them to heat my house with the geothermal system?

Yes. That is the most efficient system. However, some changes to the ductwork might be needed. Look at the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) standard here.

13. How efficient is the AC side of the geothermal system?

In some cases the AC can go up twice as much to 31 SEER. Compare this to new convention systems, like the air to air units at 13 SEER which are rated at 85 degrees F, after which their system capacity will drop. Then after the first year alone air to air AC units lose ten percent of their efficiency due to fine dust clogging the outdoor section. On the other hand, the geothermal system has a constant ground temperature all year around and is always working at 100% capacity.