Environmental protection and the use of renewable energy weigh heavy on everyone’s mind. We’ve read article after article about the pollution and environmental problems caused by the use and procurement of fossil fuels. Geothermal Heating in La Salle County and throughout the Illinois Valley is gaining steam as people turn away from pollution and strive to protect the environment.
Geothermal Technology Pays for Itself
Unlike most types of heating sources, geothermal doesn’t burn anything. Instead, it harnesses the natural temperatures that are under the permafrost. It doesn’t heat or cool the existing air mechanically, but naturally to keep a consistent temperature.
If it’s 100 or 20 degrees outside, below the soil the temperature is a constant 60-70 degrees. The hot or cold air from the surface is brought below the ground to bring it to a comfortable temperature and then sent back to the surface.
Geothermal Heating Saves You Thousands
People often are scared of the upfront cost of Geothermal energy, but the technology eventually pays for itself many times over in monthly savings. You no longer have to pay for heating gas or using electricity to cool the air. Instead, all you pay for is the energy needed to push the air through the system. You can save up to 80 percent on your heating and cooling bills year round.
Town & Country Services is trained and certified in the installation and repair of geothermal heating systems. Geothermal heat pumps in La Salle County are becoming more popular for both residential and commercial applications.
Home Geothermal Installation
More and more home owners are requesting geothermal heating systems. We work on new home construction sites all over the Illinois Valley area and north central Illinois. We can discuss your home with your construction site manager or architect to determine the best installation method for equipping your home with geothermal heating.
If you’d like to upgrade your home with geothermal heating, contact us. We’ll schedule a consultation with you to determine the best path forward to installing this solution with the least minimal construction work needed.
Town & Country Services Is Your Geothermal Heating Solution for North Central Illinois. Call us today and find out how you can save thousands off your heating and cooling bills and be a friend to the environment.
Frequently Asked Geothermal Questions
What is Geothermal?
Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth. Thermal energy is the energy that determines the temperature of matter.
How efficient is a GSHP?
The GSHP is one of the most efficient residential heating and cooling systems available today, with heating efficiencies 50 to 70% higher than other heating systems and cooling efficiencies 20 to 40% higher than available air conditioners. That directly translates into savings for you on your utility bills.
How does a GSHP system heat water for my home?
Using what is called a desuperheater, GSHPs turn waste heat to the task of heating hot water. During the summer, when the system is in cooling mode, your hot water is produced free as a byproduct of the thermal process. In winter, with the heating mode, the desuperheater heats a portion of your hot water. Desuperheaters are standard on some units, optional on others. Stand-alone systems that will heat water all year around can be purchased.
How much does a GSHP cost?
The initial investment for a GSHP system is greater than that of a conventional system. However, when you consider the operating costs of a geothermal heating, cooling, and water heating system, energy savings quickly offset the initial difference in purchase price.
How much space does a GSHP unit require?
Most of a GSHP installation is underground. Inside the house, the heat pump units are about the same size as a traditional heating and cooling unit.
How safe are GSHPs?
GSHP systems are safe and protected. With no exposed equipment outdoors, children or pets cannot injure themselves or damage exterior units. GSHPs have no open flame, flammable fuel or potentially dangerous fuel storage tanks.
Are GSHP systems guaranteed?
Nearly all GSHP system manufacturers offer a warranty for major components that is equivalent to the warranties for conventional heating and cooling systems. Manufacturers of plastic pipe used for ground loops warrant their products for 50 years.
