Geothermal Heating and Cooling

The geothermal system takes advantage of the sun's stored energy in the Earth by using it to provide the most energy efficient heating and cooling system available. Rather than generating heat, a geothermal system transfer heat from one place to another.  

Vertical Loop System and How it Works

The vertical geothermal loop system is the most versatile and energy efficient loop system. Vertical loop systems are used in areas of limited land space for a retrofit of an existing home or for new construction. This loop system is also used in large residential homes, commercial buildings and industrial complexes. Giving you the most efficient heating and cooling system available.

The heat exchanger, commonly referred to as a vertical closed loop system, is a series of U-shaped high density pipe inserted into the bore hole. The bore holes are backfilled with thermal enhanced grout which seals the bore hole, and allows for greater heat transfer. A solution of water is circulated through the loop system capturing the stored solar energy and delivers it back to the geothermal system located in the house. The geothermal unit then transfer the solar heat throughout the house using standard forced air ductwork or radiant floor heat to deliver comfortable indoor temperatures during the winter.

The same geothermal unit and heat exchanger will reverse this cycle during the cooling season to provide air conditioning. The system removes heat and humidity from the air, transfers and deposits that heat back to the earth through the same loop system. The geothermal unit will also supplement your hot water during the cooling season by using a desuperheater.

30 Percent U.S. Tax Credit

The 30% US tax credit has been reinstated for 2018 and is retroactive for any products purchased in 2017! The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act adopted in October 2008 allows for a 30% tax credit for costs associated with ENERGY STAR qualified residential heat pumps, as noted in section 25D of the Internal Revenue Code. The 30% credit applies to geothermal equipment placed in service until 2020. Tax credits will still be available at a reduced rate until 2022.

The information here is for general use only. The information is provided with the understanding that Frame Drilling Co Inc is not providing tax, accounting, legal or other professional advice. This material should not be use as a substitute for expert advice from a tax, accounting, or legal professional.

Benefits, Benefits, and More Benefits

Earth friendly Geothermal systems burn no fossil fuels and use very little electricity. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, nearly 40% of all U.S. emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) are the result of using energy to heat, cool and provide hot water for buildings. The greenhouse gas reduction of installing a geothermal system in a typical home is equivalent to planting an acre of trees, or taking two cars off the road.

Geothermal systems are recognized by the EPA as the most energy efficient heating and cooling systems available today. Savings are produced by tapping into the free energy naturally stored in the Earth.

A single system heats, cools and produces hot water. Since the geothermal unit is located inside the home, it is not exposed to harsh outdoor conditions which could lead to mechanical issues. No more noisy and unsightly outdoor units that detract from your home and landscaping.

You can expect a geothermal system to provide you with, an average, 20 to 25 years of reliable total comfort and savings as compared to a 13 to 15 year life expectancy of conventional systems.

There is no job to big or small geothermal heating and cooling. This versatile equipment can be installed in existing homes, new construction homes, small shopping centers, and even the largest commercial structures.