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Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Geothermal heating and cooling systems are nothing new. They have been around for quite some time. But until recently, these highly efficient systems had been flying under the radar.
What is Geothermal Energy?
Geothermal heating and cooling systems are incredibly efficient because they utilize geothermal energy, which is energy stored in the ground. You see, the ground absorbs the sun’s energy everyday, storing it just a few feet below the surface. A Geothermal heat pump extracts this energy and uses it to either heat or cool your home, depending on the season.
Installing a Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
First, there are several factors to consider:
-The amount of property you own
-Will this system be a retrofit for your home or a new construction
Types of Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
-Horizontal (Closed-Loop Systems): Generally the most cost-effective option for residential use, horizontal geothermal heat pumps cut down on installation costs by utilizing a Slinky method of looping pipes in a shorter trench (5 feet deep and 2 feet wide).
-Vertical (Closed-Loop Systems): Most often used for large commercial buildings and schools, vertical geothermal heat pumps are perfect for areas where the land required for horizontal loops would be prohibitive. Vertical GHPs minimize the disturbance of existing landscape. Instead of long trenches, vertical systems utilize deep holes (4 inches in diameter and 100-400 feet deep).
-Pong/Lake (Closed-Loop Systems): If there is a body of water close by, this may be the most cost-effective option for you! A supply line pipe is run underground from the building to the water and coiled into circles at least eight feet under the surface of the water (this prevents freezing from becoming an issue).
-Open-Loop System: An open-loop geothermal heat pump utilizes well or surface body water as the heat exchange fluid throughout the GHP system. Once the water fully circulates through the system, it returns to the ground through the well, a recharge well, or surface discharge.
-Hybrid System: Hybrid geothermal heat pumps utilize several geothermal resources or a combination of geothermal sources and outdoor air. These types of systems are designed for areas where cooling needs are significantly larger than heating needs.
Benefits of Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
-Geothermal Energy is renewable
-Geothermal energy reduces acid rain created by the burning of fossil fuels by 97%
-Geothermal Heating and Cooling is incredibly efficient and cost-effective
-With very few moving parts, Geothermal heating and cooling systems are incredibly quiet and make little to no noise inside and outside the home.
-Underground piping often carries warranties of 25–50 years, while the heat pumps, themselves, often last 20 years or more.
If you’re interested in saving money and doing something good for the environment, a geothermal heat pump might be the answer. So if you have any questions about Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
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We specialize in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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Friday, February 24th, 2012
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) are not only incredibly efficient at heating and cooling your home, but they also save you money in the process. How do GHPs accomplish this? Well, as we already said, they are extremely efficient. GHPs use up to 44% less energy than air-source heat pumps and as much as 72% less energy than other conventional heating and cooling solutions. And that leads to more money in your pocket!
What Makes Geothermal Heat Pumps So Energy Efficient?
While traditional air-source pumps draw heat from the outside air, geothermal pumps work by taking heat from the Earth’s surface. This proves to be much more energy efficient, because while the temperature of the outside air is in constant flux, the temperature below the Earth’s surface remains at a constant 50°F.
Additional Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps
• Geothermal Heat Pumps are quieter than traditional heating and cooling units.
• GHPs’ design flexibility allows them to be installed as part of newly-constructed homes or in retrofit situations.
• Geothermal Heat Pump hardware takes up less room than other systems, freeing up space in your home.
• These heat pumps are incredibly durable and last longer than traditional systems. The underground piping often carries warranties of 25–50 years, while the heat pumps, themselves, often last 20 years or more.
• GHPs require less maintenance than other heating and cooling systems.
• And if the geothermal pump has a two-speed compressor and variable fans, you can enjoy even more cost-savings on your energy bills.
If you have any questions about the Money Saving Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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Friday, February 17th, 2012
Unless you have researched the topic before, you probably do not know a lot about Geothermal Heat Pumps (GHPs). Well, you’re in luck, because we at Fresh Air Concepts know the ins and outs of these efficient heating and cooling systems.
Geothermal Heat Pumps have several benefits, including:
1. 25 years for the inside components.
2. System life is estimated at 50+ years for the ground loop.
3. GHPs are very efficient way for heating and cooling your home, using 25-50% less energy than conventional heating and cooling systems.
GHPs offer several other advantages over more traditional heating and cooling sources, as well.
Advantages Geothermal Heating/Cooling Systems Have Over Standard HVAC Systems
• Low Operating Cost
• No Required Exposed Outdoor Equipment
• Level Seasonal Electric Demand
• No On-Site Combustion
• Long Life Expectancy
• Low Cost Integrated Water Heating
• Simplicity
• Low Maintenance
• No Supplemental Heat Required
• Low Environmental Impact
Although these systems cost more initially, GHPs are well worth the investment. Between the lengthy system life, the decreased need for maintenance, and the energy efficiency of GHPs, these systems pay for themselves in the long run
If you have any questions about the Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Did you know that the Earth absorbs 47% of the sun’s energy and stores that energy in the ground, which remains at a relatively constant 50 °F? Well, it does. And what if I told you that you could harness that energy to heat and cool your home? Well, you can!
Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) tap into that energy stored beneath the Earth’s surface and utilize it to heat your home in the winter (and cool your home in the summer). During the colder months, GHPs draw energy from the ground and transfer that heat energy into your home. During the warmer months of the year, the system removes heat from the home and dumps it into the cooler earth. This transfer of heat energy is done through a series of pipes buried in the ground, or sunk in a pond, or by using well water.
Benefits of GHPs
Energy Efficient: Because a geothermal system simply moves heat instead of burning a fossil fuel to generate it, it’s more energy-efficient. In fact, GHPs use 25%–50% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), GHPs can reduce energy consumption up to 44% compared to air-source heat pumps and up to 72% compared to electric resistance heating with standard air-conditioning equipment
Humidity Control: GHPs improve humidity control by maintaining about 50% relative indoor humidity.
Zone Space Conditioning: GHP systems allow different parts of your home to be heated or cooled to different temperatures.
Quite: With very few moving parts, GHPs are incredibly quiet and make little to no noise inside and outside the home.
Long Lasting: Underground piping often carries warranties of 25–50 years, while the heat pumps, themselves, often last 20 years or more.
If you have any questions about the Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
We have already told you the benefits of geothermal heat pumps, how geothermal heat pumps work, and the tax incentives associated with commercial geothermal heat pumps; now we are going to get into the five basic types of geothermal heat pumps. These include:
Horizontal (Closed-Loop Systems): Generally the most cost-effective option for residential use, horizontal geothermal heat pumps cut down on installation costs by utilizing a Slinky method of looping pipes in a shorter trench (5 feet deep and 2 feet wide).
Vertical (Closed-Loop Systems): Most often used for large commercial buildings and schools, vertical geothermal heat pumps are perfect for areas where the land required for horizontal loops would be prohibitive. Vertical GHPs minimize the disturbance of existing landscape. Instead of long trenches, vertical systems utilize deep holes (4 inches in diameter and 100-400 feet deep).
Pong/Lake (Closed-Loop Systems): If there is a body of water close by, this may be the most cost-effective option for you! A supply line pipe is run underground from the building to the water and coiled into circles at least eight feet under the surface of the water (this prevents freezing from becoming an issue).
Open-Loop System: An open-loop geothermal heat pump utilizes well or surface body water as the heat exchange fluid throughout the GHP system. Once the water fully circulates through the system, it returns to the ground through the well, a recharge well, or surface discharge.
Hybrid System: Hybrid geothermal heat pumps utilize several geothermal resources or a combination of geothermal sources and outdoor air. These types of systems are designed for areas where cooling needs are significantly larger than heating needs.
Each system is unique and each has its advantages and disadvantages. To find out more about which system is best for your home or business, contact a heating and cooling specialist, like Fresh Air Concepts.
If you have any questions about the Types of Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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Friday, January 20th, 2012
In 2008, geothermal heat pumps were included in section 48(a) of the Internal Revenue Code under “energy property,” creating a 10% tax credit for costs associated with geothermal equipment “placed in service” through 2016. Benefits of this tax credit include:
•10% of total system cost with no limit
•Use credit to offset both regular and alternative minimum taxes (AMT)
• Use credit over multiple years
•10% grant available in lieu of tax credit
•Combine with solar and wind tax credits
•Combine with energy-efficient building deduction
•Geothermal systems put into service between 2008 and 2009 are eligible for a special 50% “bonus” 1st year depreciation
•Energy property may also be eligible for the section 179 deduction, allowing small businesses to write-off 100% of the purchase price the year a geothermal unit was bought
Tax Credit Eligibility
1. Your building must be located within the United States
2. Original use begins with taxpayer
3. The Geothermal Heating and Cooling Unit must be installed between 10/3/2008 and 12/31/2016
Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Deduction
A tax deduction of $1.80 per square foot is available to building owners of new or existing buildings who install the following equipment that reduces a building’s total energy and power cost by 50% or more in comparison to minimum requirements set by ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001.
- Interior lighting
- building envelope
- heating, cooling, ventilation, or hot water systems that reduce
Deductions of $0.60 per square foot are available for lighting, building envelope, or heating and cooling systems that provide at least 1/3 of the 50% savings target.
Additional Information
• IRS Publication 946 provides guidance on the section 179 deduction and how to depreciate property
•In order to claim this tax credit, you will need to fill out IRS form 3468
•Energy savings must be calculated using software approved by the IRS
•While deductions are available primarily to building owners, tenants may be eligible if they make construction expenditures.
If you have any questions about Commercial Geothermal Heat Pumps or Tax Incentives, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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Friday, January 13th, 2012
We have been talking about geothermal heat pumps, also known as ground source heat pumps, for several weeks now. But today we have decided to give you a better understanding of exactly how these mysterious machines work.
Geothermal heat pumps do not create heat like traditional heating systems (furnace). Instead, they MOVE heat. Using a substance called refrigerant, heat pumps transfer heat from one place to another – from outside to inside a home in the winter and vice versa in the summer. When compressed, refrigerant is a high temperature, high-pressure liquid. If allowed to expand, it turns into a low temperature, low pressure gas. This refrigerant travels through a series of pipes, called a loop, installed below the earth’s surface (which remains at a fairly constant temperature). During its journey, refrigerant absorbs heat and transferring it inside the home. This heat is then circulated through your home’s ductwork. As we mentioned before, this process is reversed in the summer.
Studies have shown that approximately 70% of the energy used in a geothermal heat pump is renewable energy from the ground, making these systems the most energy efficient heating and cooling systems around. Using a geothermal heat pump can reduce your energy bills by as much as 40%. And since they are mechanically simple with outside components below ground, maintenance costs are reduced as well.
If we didn’t have your attention before, we sure do now!
The types of geothermal heat pumps include:
Horizontal (Closed-Loop System)
Typically used for residential projects, horizontal geothermal heat pumps require sufficient land and trenches at least 4 feet deep. The most common layouts either use two pipes, one buried at six feet, and the other at four feet, or two pipes placed side-by-side at five feet in the ground in a two-foot wide trench.
Vertical (Closed-Loop System)
This type of GHP is typically used for commercial buildings and schools. For a vertical system, holes (approximately four inches in diameter) are drilled about 20 feet apart and 100–400 feet deep. . Into these holes go two pipes that are connected at the bottom with a U-bend to form a loop. The vertical loops are connected with horizontal pipe (i.e., manifold), placed in trenches, and connected to the heat pump in the building.
Pond/Lake (Closed-Loop System)
Perhaps the lowest cost option (if your site has a sufficient body of water nearby). A supply line pipe is run underground from the building to the water and coiled into circles at least eight feet under the surface to prevent freezing. The coils should only be placed in a water source that meets minimum volume, depth, and quality criteria.
Open-Loop System
This system uses well or surface body water as the heat exchange fluid, circulating directly through the GHP system. Once it has circulated through the system, the water returns to the ground through the well, a recharge well, or surface discharge. This option is obviously practical only where there is an adequate supply of relatively clean water, and all local codes and regulations regarding groundwater discharge are met.
If you have any questions about Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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Friday, January 6th, 2012
While geothermal energy has been in use for decades, it is still one of the most misunderstood and often overlooked alternative energy source around. Geothermal is not only useful in producing electricity, it is also a viable solution for our heating and cooling needs, as well. This is possible with geothermal heat pumps.
The Earth absorbs about 47% of the sun’s energy that reaches it, storing that energy in the ground. Because of this, the temperature below the Earth’s surface remains relatively constant at about 50 °F, even during winter. Your new geothermal heat pump then taps into that stored energy and utilizes it to heat your home in the winter.
During the warmer months of the year, the system removes heat from the home and dumps it into the cooler earth. This transfer of heat energy is done through a series of pipes buried in the ground, or sunk in a pond, or by using well water.
Because a geothermal system simply moves heat instead of burning a fossil fuel to generate it, it’s more energy-efficient.
Other Benefits Geothermal Heat Pumps
Savings: Generally, no other heating and cooling system offers lower operating costs, with savings up to 60% compared to ordinary systems.
Comfort: These systems provide even temperatures throughout the home year round, with excellent dehumidification during cooling.
Environmentally Sound: Geothermal is a clean, green, and renewable technology to reduce your carbon footprint now and for future generations.
Reliable: Geothermal units last longer than ordinary air conditioners and heat pumps. Since the units contain few moving parts, they operate for years with little maintenance.
Quiet Operation: Unlike ordinary air conditioners and heat pumps, no outdoor unit is required. Carrier geothermal units use heavy-duty, fully-insulated cabinets for quiet operation. Quiet, soft starting variable speed blowers are used in many models.
Flexibility: Heating, cooling and supplemental water heating from a single unit. and a wide variety of models and options to fit most any application.
Free Hot Water: During unit operation, free excess heat is used to supplement the home’s water heater.
Energy Independence: Geothermal systems reduce our need to import fuel.
Safe and Clean: No flame, no flue, no odors.
So why aren’t you utilizing the natural power of the Earth?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), geothermal heating and cooling systems are “the most energy efficient, environmentally clean, and cost effective space conditioning systems available today.”
If you have any questions about Geothermal Heat Pumps, please contact Fresh Air Concepts by calling 1-800-708-4FAC or click here today!
Fresh Air Concepts specializes in Heating, Air Conditioning, and Air Purification in both residential and commercial applications for the Maryland Area.
Superior customer service is and always will be our #1 priority. Fresh Air Concepts promises to provide you with highly qualified and professional, heating, air Conditioning, and air purification technicians. And remember, we are an award winning, factory authorized Carrier dealer!
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