Geothermal HVAC Services in Des Moines & Cedar Rapids

There are three key components to any geothermal system: the ground loop, the ground–source heat pump,v and the air delivery system, which can be either ductless indoor blowers or a ductwork system. Once all the components are installed, the system works like this: during the summer, the heat pump absorbs the heat from your home and transfers it to the ground loop via environmentally–friendly refrigerant or antifreeze inside the ground loop. The heat is released into the surrounding soil where the soil acts as a heat sink. During the winter months, the refrigerant in the ground loop absorbs the latent heat in the soil from the sun and transfers it to the heat pump. The heat is concentrated in the heat pump and then dispersed to the living spaces of your home.

There are a number of benefits a geothermal heating and cooling system can offer:

• Best energy efficiency available – geothermal systems are the most energy-efficient type of HVAC system available. For every unit of energy they use to operate (and they only use electricity), they give back 3–4 units. This makes them 300–400% energy efficient.
• Long lifespans – the components of a geothermal system have quite long lifespans compared to those of more traditional systems like furnaces and boilers. The ground loops have average lifespans of 40–50 years and the ground–source heat pumps have average lifespans of 20–25 years.
• Heating and cooling is very comfortable – while geothermal systems are forced–air systems, the air is delivered at a low, continuous volume. This makes it feel very comfortable and helps balance moisture very well.

Putting your geothermal system in the hands of an inept technician or someone who does not have the necessary experience needed with these kinds of systems is a big risk. It is never a good idea to put your system, your comfort, or your home at risk in an effort to save a few dollars. Instead, call Schaal Plumbing, Heating & Cooling. You can trust all of your geothermal needs to our highly trained and capable pros.