How Geothermal Works
As the seasons change from spring to winter, temperatures fluctuate throughout the year. Some climates can range from blazing summers to chilly winters; Tonawanda included. Did you know there is a pretty 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 draw from this free heat source with an earth loop. This ingenious technology salvages the sun’s heat supplying your home or office with central heating and cooling.
Geothermal Heating
Using the earth loop, a WaterFurnace geothermal heat pump extracts the heat from the ground in the heating cycle. The geothermal system removes the heat from the loop and injects it into your forced air or hydronic heating delivery.
Additional available options include using that same heat to provide hot water and radiant floor heating.
Geothermal Cooling
During the cooling mode, cool, conditioned air is distributed throughout the house by doing the exact opposite as the heating process. Heat is not extracted, instead it is pushed into the ground. The heat is pulled from your home and transferred back into the earth loop. Your hot water generation can be fueled by this process as well.
Contact Us Today
We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service. Call 716-866-1597 today to schedule a service appointment or for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll help determine the perfect system for your home or business.
