Geothermal Heating & Cooling Systems
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Here in Colorado, the shallow ground or upper 10 feet of the Earth's surface maintains a nearly constant temperature between 50° F and 60°F (10°C /16°C). Geothermal heat pumps can tap into this resource to heat and cool buildings.
A geothermal heat pump system consists of a heat pump, an air delivery system, and a heat exchanger (a system of pipes buried in the shallow ground near the building.)
Geothermal Energy Uses
In the winter, the heat pump removes heat from the heat exchanger and pumps it into the indoor air delivery system. In the summer, the process is reversed, and the heat pump moves heat from the indoor air into the heat exchanger, which can then be used to provide a free source of hot water.
Geothermal can also be used in other forms of heating and cooling such as a snow melt system.
Benefits of Geothermal Energy
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Less Energy Usage and Low Operating & Maintenance Costs
Virtually No Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Ties into In-Floor Radiant Systems or Forced Air Systems
No Carbon Monoxide
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Quiet Operation and Simple Controls
Long Lasting Components
Bestway Mechanical is Your Geothermal Installer
Whether a new build or a retrofit system, Bestway Mechanical is your Geothermal Installation Expert in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Salida, Canon City and the surrounding Pikes Peak Region.
These heating and cooling systems can be installed in most new construction or existing homes or businesses.
With various option for installation, (horizontal, vertical, pond loops or open loop), there is a geothermal option for almost any situation.
Ground source heat pumps are very quiet and last 20+ years.
The buried pipes have a 50+ year design lifespan and the pipe itself is a 200+ year product.