As mentioned from the previous article, geothermal heat pumps (GHP) have two general kinds – open and closed loop system. The latter, in turn, is divided into three types. If you are considering a geothermal heat pump for your needs and you need a Lewes Beach geothermal, Fenwick Island geothermal, Fenwick geothermal, Milton geothermal, Milford geothermal, Middletown geothermal, Dover geothermal, Bethany geothermal, Rehoboth geothermal, Bethany Beach geothermal, Rehoboth Beach geothermal, Salisbury geothermal, or Lewes geothermal heat pump installation company, contact First Class HVAC.
To help you decide which type of geothermal heat pump to get, detailed descriptions for each type can be found below.
CLOSED LOOP SYSTEMS
Closed loop systems have plastic loops where anti-freeze solution passes through. The closed loops are submerged either in the water or in the ground. It contains a heat exchanger, which facilitates heat exchange between the heat pump refrigerant and the anti-freeze solution in the closed loop.
HORIZONTAL CLOSED LOOP
Horizontal closed loops are appropriate for wide area of land. It is also more suited for residential installation as they are cost effective. They usually contain two pipes buried at different depths or side-by-side. If the area is limited, the pipes are looped to form spirals.
VERTICAL CLOSED LOOP
A closed vertical loop is most often seen in schools, offices and commercial buildings where there is limited space. Two vertical loops bent into U shapes are buried into small holes in the ground. Horizontal pipes connect these vertical loops to each other. The loops are around 4 inches in diameter and around 20 feet apart from each other.
POND/LAKE
If a pond or lake is available near the house or building, it can be used to build a closed loop system. Coiled pipes are buried at least eight feet below the lake’s surface to prevent freezing. However, the body of water must meet certain minimum depth, volume and quality requirements before it can be used as a location for a geothermal heat pump.
OPEN LOOP SYSTEMS
An open loop system is ideal for those with adequate supply for ground water. An open loop geothermal heat pump uses this groundwater as heat exchanger and traverses the entire system. It returns to the ground by way of a recharge well or a surface discharge. When choosing an open loop GHP, make sure that you have an adequate supply of clean ground water as it should adhere to regulations and local codes as well.
HYBRID SYSTEMS
Hybrid systems combine geothermal heat pumps and air source heat pumps. They cost lesser than GHPs in terms of unit and installation prices. However, these type of hybrids are more appropriate if you need cooling more than heating.
GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION COMPANY
First Class HVAC can help you with your heating installation needs. Our staff members are trained to provide you with services for the following – Fenwick Island geothermal, Lewes Beach geothermal, Lewes geothermal, Salisbury geothermal, Rehoboth Beach geothermal, Bethany Beach geothermal, Rehoboth geothermal, Bethany geothermal, Dover geothermal, Middletown geothermal, Milford geothermal, Milton geothermal, and Fenwick geothermal installation.
We have various locations where you can call for installation service or repair:
Sussex: (302) 804-1309
Kent: (302) 213-8396
New Castle: (302) 307-4530
Maryland: (410) 713-4099
Bethany / Fenwick: (302) 316-0523
Lewes / Rehoboth: (302) 316-0523
Seaford / Bridgeville: (302) 604-5510
Dover /Milford / Milton: (302) 213-8396
Salisbury / Ocean City: (410) 713-4099
Middletown: (302) 307-4530