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What is a geothermal
heat pump?
A
geothermal or “ground-source”
heat pump is an electrically powered
device that uses the natural heat
storage ability of the earth and/or
the earth’s groundwater to heat
and cool your home or business.
Geothermal
installations require installers
that are familiar with both plumbing
and heating. Knox offers expert
knowledge in both. We provide one
stop shopping for Plumbing and
Heating.
Geothermal
Systems provide homeowners with a
wide range of benefits:
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 Friendly: Geothermal is a clean,
green, and renewable technology to reduce your carbon footprint now and for
future generations.
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. Bryant 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.
Duct work can be either fiberglass and
sheet metal depending on the customer's preference.
Tax Credits for Geothermal
Installations
Visit
Energy
Star for a complete list of
qualifying tax incentives for home
improvements. Ask us about specific
details on qualifying systems. After
installation, Knox will provide you
with appropriate documents for your
tax preparer.
Rising
costs are a certainty. Protect
yourself. Ask us about the Extended
10 Year Warranty on Parts and
Labor for new installations at a
reasonable cost.
Heating
and Cooling 101
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Click here to Download information
with detailed drawings and descriptions
of various types of Geothermal
Installations.
Examples of types of
geothermal installations.
An example of vertical loop installation.
An example of horizontal loop installation.
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