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Geothermal Heating and Cooling
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Benefits of a Geothermal sytem:
- Simple - Just a flick of the switch delivers whisper-quiet warm or cool air.
- Economical - Qualifies for EIEC's Electric Heat Rate
- Safe - There is no open flame or carbon monoxide danger.
- Reliable - In use for more than 30 years, millions of units are in operation in every section of the country.
- Healthful - There is no dried-out air to irritate your nose or throat
- Comfortable - Provides controlled humidity levels and constant temperatures all year long.
How do Geothermal Systems work??
A geothermal heating and cooling system has two parts that are sized according to the dimensions of the home: a heat exchange unit installed in the home and an earth loop buried in the ground or immersed in a body of water located near the home.
Typically, the earth loop is a closed loop made of high-density polyethylene, a very durable material, installed vertically, horizontally, or coiled. Professionally installed loops are guaranteed for more than fifty years of trouble-free use. An environmentally friendly water and antifreeze solution is circulated through the loop and transfers heat between the home and ground. A geothermal system uses the inexhaustible free earth energy and provides up to four times more energy than it uses.
The geothermal system changes from heating mode to cooling mode with a flick of a switch on the indoor thermostat. In the cooling mode, the system takes heat from indoors and transfers it to the cooler earth through the underground loop system. While in the heating mode, the system takes heat from the ground and transfers it into the home.
For more information about geothermal heating and cooling, contact Eastern Illini, at 800-824-5102 ext. 149, or via Email.