A geothermal system
is a heating and cooling unit designed to extract the natural heat
stored in the ground during the winter and discharge heat from air
conditioning to the relatively cool ground in the summer. A geothermal
system can also heat water. The sun shining on the earth warms the
ground to maintain a relatively constant temperature of about 52
degrees Fahrenheit year round in northeast Ohio at a depth of 4
to 6 feet.
A geothermal
system is the most economical heating and cooling system
available today. Because it uses free energy from the earth,
its efficiency ratings are from 300% to 400%. Both the USEPA
and US Department of Energy have endorsed geothermal systems
as having the least environmental impact and the lowest
energy consumption.
Geothermal
energy systems result in a 40% to 80% operating cost reduction
when compared with alternate heating and cooling systems.
Geothermal systems cost more to install than other heating
and cooling systems primarily because of the need to install
the closed loop which is the energy source. When a geothermal
system is installed in a new home the higher installation
cost is more than offset by the lower operating cost so
that the homeowner is left with more spendable money every
month. In addition to the lower monthly operating costs,
and lack of an outside condensing unit, there is no concern
for carbon monoxide or fire. A geothermal unit provides
a uniform comfortable temperature throughout the home.
Since 1980,
Grace Geothermal. has been exclusively installing geothermal
systems in Northeast Ohio. We are the leading geothermal
company in Northeast Ohio having installed over 1000 systems,
including all of the Lake County YMCA Dream Homes, since
1995.
Benefits of
investing in a Geothermal Comfort System
Lower operating costs - Operates
more efficiently than ordinary heating and air conditioning
systems, saving up to 80% in most cases.
Safe and clean - No flame,
no flue, no odors, and no danger of fire or carbon monoxide.
High efficiency filters remove dust and pollen to improve indoor
air quality
Quiet operation - A super
efficient compressor and soft-start, variable-speed fan make
the Premier line so quiet that many people find themselves checking
to make sure the system is actually on.
Comfortable - Provides precise
distribution of warmer air in winter. Gone are the uneven temperatures
experienced with ordinary furnaces. In the summer you get central
air conditioning with better dehumidification.
Flexible - Heating, central
air conditioning and domestic hot water -- three systems: all
from the same compact unit.
Environmentally Friendly
- The system emits no carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, or other
greenhouse gasses which are considered to be major contributors
to environmental air pollution.
Attractive - The completely
self contained unit is maintained indoors. There is no need
for noisy, unsightly, outside condensing equipment.
Reliable - Microprocessor
controls and state-of-the-art components allow smooth operation
and years of maintenance-free service.
