How Do You Have A Geothermal Heat Pump Installed?
Geothermal heat pumps were developed in the 1940s and rely on the temperature of the earth for heating and cooling buildings. They are more advantageous than air-source heat pumps in every way, and produce a constant temperature that ranges from 45 to 75 degrees F, depending on the latitude. Contract with a qualified installer to put in your geothermal heat pump. This is not a do-it-yourself project, and trying will cause a lot of headaches that could easily have been avoided. Contact the Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium to locate a qualified installer in your area, and be sure to check for references in order to assure your satisfaction (see Resources below). Evaluate your property. Your geothermal heat pump installation will depend a lot on what type of soil makes up your property, which will determine how much tubing to run and the best orientation for the geothermal ground loop. Most installers will help you evaluate your property and figure out what kind of geothermal heat pump wil
