Do geothermal systems require much maintenance?
No. In fact, geothermal systems are practically maintenance-free. When installed properly, the buried loop will last for generations. And the other half of the operation (the unit’s fan, compressor and pump) is housed indoors, protected from the harsh weather conditions. Usually, periodic checks and filter changes are the only required maintenance.
No. Geothermal systems are virtually maintenance free. When installed properly, the buried loop will last for generations. The other half of the operation – the unit’s fan, compressor and pump – is housed indoors, protected from the harsh weather conditions. Usually, periodic checks and filter changes are the only required maintenance.
* What does geothermal mean for the environment? How does a geothermal heating and cooling system work? Outdoor temperatures fluctuate with the changing seasons but underground temperatures don’t. Four to six feet below the earth’s surface, temperatures remain relatively constant year-round. A geothermal system, which typically consists of an indoor unit and a buried earth loop, capitalizes on these constant temperatures to provide “free” energy. In winter, fluid circulating through the system’s earth loop absorbs stored heat and carries it indoors. The indoor unit compresses the heat to a higher temperature and distributes it throughout the building. In summer, the system reverses, pulling heat from the building, carrying it through the earth loop and depositing it in the cooler earth. What makes a geothermal system different from ordinary systems? Unlike ordinary systems, geothermal systems do not burn fossil fuel to generate heat; they simply transfer heat to and from the earth to p
No. Geothermal systems are virtually maintenance free. When installed properly, the buried loop will last for generations. And the other half of the operation—the unit’s fan, compressor and pump—is housed indoors, protected from the harsh weather conditions. Usually, periodic checks and filter changes are the only required maintenance. (Note: WaterFurnace has developed a geothermal unit—the ES Split—that is so rugged and quiet, it can be placed outdoors when that’s the best solution).
