Geothermal Heating
How It Works

What Is Geothermal Heating?

With Geothermal systems the Earth’s natural heat is collected in winter through a series of pipes, called a loop, installed below the surface of the ground or submersed in a pond or lake. Fluid circulating in the loop carries this heat to the environment.

An indoor Geothermal system then uses electrically driven compressors and heat exchangers in a vapor compression cycle to concentrate the Earth’s energy and release it inside the environment at a higher temperature (the same principle employed in a refrigerator).

In a typical system, duct fans distribute the heat to various rooms. The process is reversed in the Summer to cool the environment. Radiant heat can also be done. A desuperheater can provide up to 60% of the domestic hot water needs, Or a dedicated system can provide 100% of the domestic hot water needs.

Residential Geothermal System Features

• Water to Air
  
  
• Can be used for radiant floor heating, chilled water for A/C, Domestic hot water.
  
  
• Forced air units for any size home.
  - Desuperheater to supply 60% of hot water needs
  
  
• Split units that are a perfect fit for a retrofit
  - Desuperheater to supply 60% of hot water needs
  
  
• Water to Water

How We Can Help

A member of Iron Fireman's sales staff can visit your home and recommend the right heating and cooling products for you. Please call us at 414-963-2200 or use our contact form to set up your same day appointment. We look forward to hearing from you!