Geothermal Heat Pumps for Houses
One type of heating system that is starting to gain popularity in home construction, is the installation of geothermal heat pumps (also called GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground source or water-source heat pump). Basically this system replaces all fuel-fed furnaces and air conditioners by having a pump buried deep in the ground. The pump circulates hot and cold air from a series of pipes that are installed in the ground outside the house. The air is circulated into the house using a series of fans and vents through ductwork which comes from a ground heat exchanger into the home. The operating savings can be substantial as no fuel is necessary to heat or cool your home. For more reading information on geothermal heat pumps, please refer to wikipedia.
