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Geothermal System Installation

As a homeowner, you’re naturally invested in finding the best way to keep your home comfortable year round while spending as little as possible in doing so. That often means looking beyond conventional home heating and cooling options to find something that offers benefits your current system lacks.

If you find yourself in that situation, a geothermal home heating and cooling system may be just what you are looking for. This technology is relatively new but it’s growing in popularity every day. If you are really serious about finding the best way to heat and cool your home, give geothermal a closer look. You’ll likely be quite surprised by the many benefits these great systems have to offer.

If you’d like to learn more about what a geothermal heat pump can do for your home, call the Champaign–Urbana area geothermal experts at Lanz Heating & Cooling. We specialize in geothermal heat pump installation, maintenance and repair and can help you determine what the right option is for your home.

What Is a Geothermal Heat Pump?

A geothermal heat pump is a whole home heating and cooling device that extracts heat directly from the ground. It isn’t very different from what you find with a more traditional air source heat pump, but the geothermal version actually works much better in extreme cold temperatures because the ground will always be warmer than the air during the winter.

Heat from the ground is extracted by a liquid that cycles through a loop of pipes installed in the ground below or around your home. This liquid absorbs heat as it passes through the ground and then transfers that heat to the air in your home. It does this when the heated water reaches the indoor compressor unit of the heat pump. Once relieved of its heat load, the liquid returns to cycle through the pipe loop and gather more heat.

In the summer, this cycle is reversed and the heat is extracted from your indoor air and transferred into the liquid which can then carry it back underground and release it there. This is a highly efficient way to keep your home cool all summer long, making a geothermal heat pump a great investment you can use regardless of the season.

Understanding Geothermal Installation Options

Geothermal systems can be installed in one of two ways. A horizontal installation involves digging a long trench in your yard about four feet deep and installing the loop of pipe throughout your property. A vertical installation on the other hand, is carried out by drilling straight down into the ground and placing the pipe straight up and down.

Both of these are perfectly workable systems, but horizontal loops are more common because they’re usually less expensive to install. Drilling down adds a good deal to the price of the installation, making a vertical option less attractive unless you don’t have room for a horizontal installation or you live in an area where the ground is frozen for a good portion of the year.

Geothermal Installation Experts

A geothermal heat pump is a great choice for many homes in the Champaign, IL area, but choosing the right system can be a bit daunting. If you find yourself in this situation, call Lanz Inc. right away. We’ll go over all of your options to help you find the best geothermal heat pump for your home. Whether you’re interested in learning more about geothermal heat pumps or you’re ready to start the installation process, call us today for more information.