As the seasons move from spring to winter, temperature varies throughout the year. Some climates can range from sweltering summers to freezing winters; Fort Wayne included. Did you know there is a fairly consistent temperature, regardless of climate or season, just below the ground?
The Earth's crust absorbs 47% of the sun's heat (energy) and is maintained in the ground a few feet below the surface. WaterFurnace geothermal systems tap into this free heat with an earth loop. This ingenious technology reclaims the sun's heat providing your home or office with central heating and cooling.
In the heating cycle, a WaterFurnance geothermal heat pump employs the earth loop system to extract the heat from the ground. Delivery through a conventional duct system, the geothermal system pulls heat from the loops and distributes it as warm air. Options are available to use that same heating energy to provide hot water heating and radiant floor heat.
During the cooling mode, cool, conditioned air is circulated throughout the house by reversing the heating process. Heat is not extracted, but instead it is pushed into the ground. The warm heat is pulled from your home and moved back into the earth loop. As with heating your hot water can be fueled by this process.
For more information on how to get started with a geothermal system in the Fort Wayne area, contact Collier's Heating and Air Conditioning. Start saving on your energy bills today.