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geothermal heating systems? I would like to upgrade my heating system with this. I know about it. I just cannot find a company in my area that installs them. Is there a web page that the government has so I can get this done.
How much does a residential geothermal heating system cost? I am considering installing such a system as I live in Quebec and our winters are long and cold. What are the costs involved in the setup and drilling, etc for these systems?
How much would a geothermal heating system cost? How much would it cost to set up geothermal for a single home. I know it can very but if you have any numbers at all that would be great and the sq. footage of the house. Thank you
What are the true running costs of a geothermal heating system? Do it really work out cheaper than conventional heating sytems i.e oil, gas etc etc.
What is the process to install a geothermal heat exchange system for residential heating and ac? Our home is in Minnesota and was built in 1907. We heat our house with a gas/forced-air furnace (less than 10-years old) and seek information on how we might retrofit to a geothermal heating and cooling system. How much a pool or coil is needed per sq/ft of heated/cooled interior space ? Is the installation expensive?
Does a geothermal heat pump system have the heating/cooling capacity to work in a poorly insulated home? Would you have to supplement a newly installed geothermal system in an older home with an AC unit or heater? I was thinking about getting a system like this but live in an old home that has very poor insulation.
in ny would solar or geothermal heating be more eff? solar electric & heating system compare to solar electric & geothermal systems in upstate new york
lummus technology heat transfer and geothermal heating system? i know what they are vaguely but i need to know the difference
How much does a geothermal heating/cooling system cost? Assume a 3,000 sq ft house, and I'm really just looking for the initial cost of the equipment and installation. Thanks!
Geothermal heating system? I am thinking about getting a geothermal heating system. The heater in my house is fairly new. Do people sell the heater in there house, would someone buy it?
Has anyone in Minnesota or Wisconsin Put a Geothermal heating and cooling system in their home? How much did it cost? Does it work good?
Do you have a residential geothermal heating system.? 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.
Do you have Geothermal Heating? If so, do you like it? My husband and I are looking at a house with Geothermal Heating. It was originally a beautiful home, but the previous owners neglected it and damaged the inside. It has a private pond and an ugly yard fountain, which I would want to tear out - however we were just told it has something to do with the heating. The house also has a wood burning stove. Is the Geothermal not sufficient enough to keep the house warm? I am not a woodburning stove fan. How do you like your Geothermal system? Does it keep your house warm?
Best heating system (geothermal?)? What would be the best heating system for this house: Currently a geothermal system is abandoned in the basement. Supposedly this system was set up to baseboard heaters when it was put in 30+ years ago. After contacting a geothermal guy, he said that the house would need duct work put in for forced air to put in another geothermal unit and the cost...$22k-$30k! I would love to have a green unit but that is a lot of money. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. There is a full basement. There is no chimney. After considering the current tax incentives I might be better off going with the geothermal. Thanks for any input!
My backup electric heat on my geothermal system is breaking me!? I just finished installing a 10 ton geothermal heat/cool system in my house. I'm concerned the electric bill will kill me each month. I had to run it on backup emergency heat for the first month and a half and my bills were $700 and $600. Now I'm panicking! Any suggestions or comforting remarks?
Geothermal heating system having a problem...? Heres the problem: It's a close loop system and the inlet water temperature is reading 31.4 degrees. Do i have this problem because it was short looped? Or was it because of the header being to close to the earths surface? Or is there any other reasons..? We've had several professionals come out and look at it, but no one seems to know anything. If anyone knows anything about this, please let here your thoughts! Thanks!
How much would it cost to install a geothermal comfort system to replace my current heating/cooling system? I am looking to buy a new house and some of the one's I like have baseboard heating. To help save money and cut down on pollution I'd like to replace it with a more efficient heating/cooling system. About how much it would cost to replace an old baseboard heating system with a geothermal comfort system. The house already has a duct system in place for central A/C. What would be the total cost of a project like this be (products, installation, etc)? I am aware of the different types of systems... whether it be vertical, horizontal, or open loops. There are also all-in-one systems and split systems. I was kind of just looking for a general answer. Here is more detail that may help you provide me with a rough estimate of how much it would cost to replace an old heating/cooling system with a geothermal comfort system. The land is approximately one acre and the size of the house is 2,000 square feet. The geographic location is a suburban area in central NJ.
What work has been done in trying to store heat from summer to be used in winter? Can you provide explanations or links on systems that have been tried (perhaps even successfully) to harness heat during summer for use in winter in a large scale - essentially a very large battery? I am somewhat aware of utilizing geothermal systems where the relatively constant underground temperature is used to heat cold water pumped down in winter, and cool warm water in summer. I also know that energy is stored for shorter periods of time (typically overnight) by pumping water up to a reservoir during low power demand times to be used during peak loads. What are other areas of research, and how much success has there been?
Has anyone had a Ground Source Heat Pump installed for geothermal heating? How much does the system cost? Looking into installing this system, but unsure of the actual cost. Any ideas?
Do you have a geothermal heat pump? Tell me about it. Sounds like the energy cri$i$ answer. I heard...? I heard a geothermal heat pump is a closed system, requires no oil, gas, wood, pellets or fuel of any kind . That it's a big duct work system w/ little more than an electric pump to circulate air; provides hot water, heating in the winter, & cooling in the summer, for nothing but the cost of pumping the air, about $250 a year, & they're low maintenance. The downside is that they are pricey to install, ($15K?) & require either a home w/ a very large pond or you must drill deep into the earth (then it takes litt. I heard on NPR that in some Europene villages 80% of the population uses geothermal. I researched & found my state of Ohio has all kinds of energy rebates but none for this. Seems to me if we all got geothermal that we'd ween off natural gas & heating oil & that would have huge positive environmental impacts & greatly lessen our dependence on foreign oil. Why isn't more said on this & awareness created? Seems to be the answer. Own one or not.. tell me what you think . This should be the centerpiece of a federal energy program offering rebates & incentives and low income conversion assistance, complimented by windmills and solar panels for our electric.
Want to heat and cool your home for free (Very Green)? How about geothermal, for every 100ft you get an average increase of 5 degrees. Read about the Comstock mine, at 3000 ft down you have a temp of 200+ degrees. A hell of a place to work but if you’re looking for geothermal heat it’s a great example. Now the temps will vary based upon geography but if you go down far enough you’ll get plenty of heat. Just drop in a coil on the end of two pipes, fill it full of some liquid that is not going to breakdown or corrode the pipes. Hook up a circulation pump and plug in a heat exchanger on the top end and vola, you could then place the heat exchanger into an existing forced air system. Should work as well as a heat pump, system would have to be pretty hefty for colder climates. I would guess that a good deep well drilling rig could reach those kind of depths. Should save a great deal of energy, all you’re paying for is the electricity to run the pump and you might be able to go solar with the right array setup. I would suppose you could use the same system for hot water. Just make sure you’re using a submersible heat exchanger. You know the same system would work for cooling also. You would just make it a shallow system, were the temps are in the 50 degree range. I’ve got a schematic for the system laying around someplace. Let me know if you’re interested. I’ve been meaning to use a similar setup under my driveway so I don’t have to shovel the snow off of it in the winter. Ah, another for the to do list. Free heat free cooling. Well there is a slight ;-) inital cost Yes you could run the heat exchanger to a steam turbine, then a generator much the same way the nuke reactors work. No the pump wouldn't need to be massive, you're just circulating not doing a "dead pull" no heavy head pressure required, In fact you might not even need a pump, for heating. Ergo heat rises cold falls...
Geothermal heating. Your experiences? I'm considering geothermal heating for my home, but worry about the high price and don't know much about performance. For those of you who have geothermal systems or know people who do (or just know a bit about them): Are you satisfied with your choice? How much did the system with installation cost, and does it seem possible to come ahead financially in the long term?
Can any1 tell me the processes involved in installing a geothermal heat system into a new home? with particular the plant room and boiler and storage
is high density polyethylene, a good material for the pipings in a geothermal heat exchanger? In a geothermal heat pump system, (link: http://geoexchange.org/about/how.htm) it indicates use of high density polyethylene. But pipes should be able to conduct heat.. Isnt polyethylene a poor conductor of heat?? Then why are they used here?? If not, which would be the most adequate material??
How do I charge the geothermal water lines for my gt heating system? Hoses have collapsed.? 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 $65 for a housecall. I want to avoid paying $65 each time the system gets a little air in it, causing hoses to collapse.
Anyone out there have experience of geothermal method for heating home? We are looking at installing a geothermal unit; just a little scared of taking out the old boiler entirely! (We already have solar hot water heating to one half of the house, and generate up to about 5kw via PV panels) The worry would be a winter start for some reason - can understand that maintaining a comfortable heat continuously needs less of a surge in energy, but it is hard to imagine the system being able to produce enough in taxing conditions? Naturally I have gogled it, and know about the theory and have visited a demo site. What I am hoping for now is someone who either uses, or knows someone who uses such a system, so I can evaluate the reality with the theory!
How is heat extracted from a house in a geothermal heat exchanger system? This link provides info on the geothermal heat exhchanger system. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geothermal_exchange_heat_pump Its very much the basic exchanger system. Can anyone explain to me how heat is extraced from the house during the cooling process??
Do Geothermal Heat Pumps need to be set at a constant temp? We recently moved into a house with a geothermal heat pump. It has a programmable digital thermostat, so we decided to set it to stay at 70 while we're home, 67 while we sleep, and 60 while we're at work. We've noticed, however, that every time it goes to heat back up - the Auxiliary Heat kicks in. I called the heating guy, and he told me that Geothermal Systems should never be set to change by more than a single degree. So, according to him, we should never set our thermostat lower than 69 or higher than 71 if we usually keep it at 70 - because he says the system will be less efficient if we do. So - is that right? Is it really more efficient to leave our thermostat at 69 instead of 60 all day on a Geothermal system? I can't seem to find a conclusive answer.
Is Geothermal heat worth the money? We received a id for a 3 ton geothermal system (cost $12k) 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
Is Geothermal energy renewable? Why or why not? ? I am doing a project and talking about geothermal heating and cooling for a home. I need to know if a geothermal system is a renewable energy system and why or why not. PLEASE HELP ME!!! Thank You.
Do you know what a geothermal heat pump is? I'm planning to switch my heating system and would like to hear anyone's opinions on these types of systems-thanks.
Anyone in the southeast with a geothermal heat pump? We are building a new home and considering a geothermal heat pump. I've read it uses 70% less power to heat, but we will use it mostly for cooling in our hot humid climate. Does humidity have an effect? I've also read that a hybrid system would reduce initial cost. Does anyone have any experience with these systems?
What is a price to install a geothermal heat pump system? I already have duct work installed. I have oil hot air. I don't want to keep paying outrageous oil prices.
Geothermal heating question...? Can this system be used in conjunction with a baseboard hot water system? Can anyone give me a ball park on the cost for a geothermal system for a 1600 sq ft house in North West New Jersey? I’m genuinely intrigued by this type of system but admittedly know very little about them. Thank you
Geo-thermal heating (and cooling) anyone here using it? Geo-thermal heating (and cooling) anyone here using it? What is the good, the bad, and the ugly about it? I assume the heat exchanger or heat pump must be powered by electricity. Is the investment in Geothermal heating worth the payback? If so, given our energy problems, seems this should be mandated on all new home construction that can accomodate a geothermal system. Love to hear your opinions ... preferably from those who own one or installs them ....
What questions should I ask to ensure am getting the right geothermal system for my new-build home? I'm in upper-New England, which has extreme temps. I'd like to make sure that the geothermal system being built w/ my home is a sufficient source of heat so that I must rely on a secondary heat-source only in emergencies. Also, if the system is advertised as "geothermal-heat" does that mean I should request having a/c added, that the system will not be set up to cool my home? Thanks.
does anyone have geothermal heat and what does it save you? we are thinking about installing a geothermal system, it's sounds 'to good to be true' 65% savings on oil for $13000 (1400 sq ft. home) after government grant. my husband says it would skyrocket our hydro bill. does anyone have a system and what are your experiences please!
Geothermal installation costs in NY? Approximately how much money would it cost to install a Geothermal heating system in a two story domestic home?
upgrade old fuel oil furnance with geothermal heat pump? I have only worked with forced air ground source heat pumps. Can you use a geothermal system with hot water/baseboard heat? I dont know if the heat pump would get it warm enough?
Can a house be heated on one side & cooled on the other on a Geothermal Heat Pump system simultaneously? The house has two heat pumps and two 250 ft deep vertical closed loop wells. The only think I don't know is whether or not the wells are exclusive to the individual pumps. There are two separate air handlers (two thermostats obviously controling the air handlers.) I'm wondering if it will damage the system if one pump is run to cool one side of the house for those who like it cold at night and the other pump heats the other side of the house for those who like it warm. Thanks!
how to I need to know how to build & install geothermal heat replacement for my oil heat system? I live in the north, and need to know how to layout,and implement another way to heat my house,before winter.
Geothermal Heatiing / Cooling system for irrigation? I have a geothermal heating and cooling system in my house. The water source I'm using is an 1100' deep well. Unfortunately I only get a couple of gallons per minute out of it. Since the well is so deep I was considering tapping off of it and using it to water my lawn. The lawn itself is only about an 16,000 square feet. Does anyone see an issue with this? I was hoping that drawing water from it would open up some fissures in the bedrock and increase the flow of water.
can well water be used for geothermal heating? It seems like using an open loop system using the already existing well and water in it would be a good cost effective use of the large mass of water 60 ft. below the surface. Couldn't you constantly circulate it to exchanger for the heat pump? this would be a separate pump from the water supply for the home.please give any and all suggestions.I really want geothermal heat but cant afford the typical installation
how does a geothermal system work? I know it uses the temp. of the ground under the frost line. The temp. is about 57 degrees. how can 57 degrees heat a house when it's below zero outside
What are some unique ways to conserve energy? I already only travel when necessary, turn lights off when leaving the room, have the new lights that use less energy, push mow my 3 city lots, have mostly energy star appliances, etc... the common ways (that I can afford). Just turning lights off when leaving a room, switching to the new lights (curly q's - I don't know their proper name), and taking shorter/cooler showers --- I have seen a steady decline in my usage of electricity. I want to know if there is anything else that I could do to save energy and money that people would not normally think of. I would like to have geothermal heat/cooling system but cannot spend that much and cannot get a loan to do so. So I have an efficient heating/cooling system and try to get fresh air on nicer days (below 90 degrees). Please help me come up with some more ideas/solutions to save energy and dollars!
What are these Heating components? What can tell me what these are please from the heating system?? -piping -heat transfer components
Building a new home - heat with.....? We are building a new home. 3300 heated living space. I know geothermal costs more up front to install than an oil heating system - but is geothermal heating all that it is cracked up to be? will it be cheaper/more efficient than oil heat? any other thoughts would be welcome. thanks!
Is geothermal a good replacement for an oil furnce? I use oil hotwater baseboard heat. Will geothermal hook in to this type of system?
Does Geothermal Heat give you money savings over Natural gas in wisconsin? im thinking about purchasing a geothermal system for a home i own in northeast wisconsin. Currently you can get a natural gas furnace for the home, however ive heard Geothermal heating can cut your bills in half. Im wondering if that is typical for everywhere, or just in places that have winters around 22 degrees. It gets much colder up here than that. If anyone around wisconsin has geothermal im curious as to what their utility bills are. My house is 2000 square feet
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