Geothermal Basics for Atlanta

EcoMech is committed to bringing you the information that you need to make a smart decision when it comes to your heating and cooling system for your home or business. The first part in a five part series, this article will go over the basics of a geothermal solution.

 

So, how does a geothermal system maintain your home’s warmth during the winter and cool during the summer? It’s all about making the most out of the unused energy that can be discovered under your feet. The temperature of the earth a few feet below the surface in Atlanta stays relatively the same all year long. The unit makes use of this constant temperature by using a loop system to pull the warmer temperature from the ground and move it to the home during colder months, and pushing the warmer air from the home and depositing it in the ground during the warmer months.

 

A geothermal system doesn’t use fossil fuels to create its heating and cooling. It uses the heat that is stored in the ground without contributing any carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, or any other air pollutants to the environment. The only electricity that a geothermal unit will use is the electricity that it takes to operate the fans, compressor, and pump. All of this lends itself to a lean, clean-running, energy efficient heating and cooling system.

 

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) and Coefficient of Performance (COP) are ratings on how efficient your potential Atlanta geothermal system will condition your home; EER relating to cooling and COP for heating. Geothermal systems maintain the highest ratings in the industry. With our Envision series, it leads the way. This geothermal pump offers an unparalleled 30 EER and a 5.1 COP. That’s conditioning that will definitely save you green.

 

To learn more on the basics of geothermal heating and cooling systems, please contact EcoMech. We possess vast experience with proper sizing and installation of geothermal heat pumps. We’re sure that we can help you. Stay tuned for part two of our series on geothermal systems: Geothermal Heat Pumps.