Geothermal Heat Pump explained in 60 Seconds.
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- čas přidán 22. 03. 2023
- Geothermal heat pumps (GHPs), sometimes called GeoExchange, earth-coupled, ground-source, or water-source heat pumps, have been in use since the late 1940s. They use the relatively constant temperature of the earth as the exchange medium instead of the outside air temperature.
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Although many parts of the country experience seasonal temperature extremes -- from scorching heat in the summer to sub-zero cold in the winter-a few feet below the earth's surface, the ground remains relatively constant. Depending on latitude, ground temperatures range from 45°F (7°C) to 75°F (21°C). Like a cave, this ground temperature is warmer than the air above it during the winter and cooler than the air in the summer. The GHP uses these more favorable temperatures to become highly efficient by exchanging heat with the earth through a ground heat exchanger.
As with any heat pump, geothermal and water-source heat pumps can heat, cool, and, if so equipped, supply the house with hot water. Relative to air-source heat pumps, they are quieter, last longer, need little maintenance, and do not depend on the temperature of the outside air. Some models of geothermal systems are available with two-speed compressors and variable fans for more comfort and energy savings.
A dual-source heat pump combines air and a geothermal heat pump. These appliances combine the best of both systems. Dual-source heat pumps have higher efficiency ratings than air-source units but are less efficient than geothermal ones. The main advantage of dual-source systems is that they cost much less to install than a single geothermal unit and work almost as well.
Approximately 50,000 geothermal heat pumps are installed in the United States each year. Even though the installation price of a geothermal system can be several times that of an air-source system of the same heating and cooling capacity, the additional costs may be returned in energy savings in 5 to 10 years, depending on the cost of energy and available incentives in your area. System life is estimated at up to 24 years for the inside components and 50+ years for the ground loop. For more information, visit the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association."
Learn about the Four Types of Geothermal Heat Pump Here: www.energy.gov/energysaver/ge...
Very smart , I wish I could actually OWN an home to put one of these inside it!
Its just so damn expensive.
but in a tesla?
Inflation Reduction Act incentives can provide up to 40% off after it runs for a year and you get it when filing taxes.
Or vote better@@JonathanHernandez-on6ru
But in long term it saves a lot of money.
Whole town in Massachusetts is getting this
Which town?
PROBLEM IS, the ground is not always stationary, any shift of the soil underground will break those pipes. Maybe if you use PEHD water pipes that are flexible you can sort of overcome this issue but it's a hassle.
Well mine barely works and I don't got 20k laying around to fix it
An above ground heat pump uses refrigerant to warm your house during winter? A refrigerant leak would cause it not to work ?
Star trek is already using it😊😊
Get a Mr Cool in case it breaks down.
I can’t even imagine the maintenance cost on the piping
Non
The pipes don't need maintenance
I could see clean outs being the only cost. That and repairs due to earthquakes or other large damages. The pipes would not really be impacted by trees or wildlife
Tubing is STRONG and FLEXIBLE
It is a continuous plastic pipe, in a closed loop, no maintenance.
I find it interesting that despite that there is an additional motor (pump) it's still more efficient.
Thanks for watching!
They claim electric vehicles are more efficient also but these lobbying industries removed the requirement to equate the efficiency of creating the vehicle so in their manufactured terms it’s “more efficient”. HVAC/R and the other trades deal with this same “eco friendly” nonsense, it’s a matter of having the wisdom to see through the lies. It’s like a war machine, the machine makes money from war, manufacturing tanks, rebuilding countries etc. in this trade more regulations means more money for the companies making the new parts for their new regulations.
So every home can have this cheaper than a oil heater
Is it's water going into the ground or refrigerant?
In this case it’s the water. Thanks for asking.
Can it be refrigerant? Very curious
Typically it’s an antifreeze mix, water only in certain climates
It’s a mix of anti freeze/coolant and water
Glycol
LOL if you have heavy water this will be expensive heavy water meaning water that has a lot of calcium deposits or other materials that build up over time this is a good idea but only for the rich even with the gov helping you it still will be very expensive
How much deep the pipe should go down!? A kilometer? Two kilometer!?12!?
No where near that.
Depending on your area and the amount of ground you have to work with, you might go about 10'. I've even seen people just bury 4" pipes and pump air through them.
@@krevor4095What about heat pumps somewhere very cold like the Upper Peninsula in Michigan or Alaska.
@@tacrewgirl Still nowhere near a kilometer (1000 meters/.6 miles) or two in depth. He was "probably" meaning "a meter or two" which isn't far at all really, but that's why I said "Depending on our area".
Why do you keep saying Bosch? You’re either a corporate shill or uninformed. WaterFurnace and ClimateMaster are specialists with much longer track records. Brand names aren’t needed to explain the operation though. Do better!