What are the drawbacks to open loop systems?
The main drawbacks are the amount of wasted water since 6 – 9 gallons is normal for an open loop system. Possible mineral deposits can ruin a geothermal system causing major repair bills. How hard is it to install a geothermal system? The difficulty varies from home to home. New construction is the easiest as long as there is coordination between the homeowner, the builder, and the mechanical contractor. Space is the only real drawback to installing geothermal equipment since everything is inside the home. There is no outside unit? One of the advantages of the geothermal system is the lack of the outside unit. Many people enjoy the more pleasing landscape with no outside unit to contend with. Also, the average life expectancy is 20-25 years since the geothermal system doesn’t have to deal with outside temperatures. What about noise? Geothermal systems are no different than anything else you buy in life. Paying a little now normally means you get less in return. A well-built and properl
