Discover how a Geothermal Heat Pump works

Geothermal Residential Heat Pumps

Dear Home Owner or Renter,

If you want to have a more comfortable, energy efficient home you MUST read this admittedly long letter.  We want you to understand all the information you will need in order to make an informed decision on turning your new home or existing home into the most energy efficient home in your neighborhood.

Backed by scientific research, over forty years of combined experience, and proven results by tens of thousands of home owners, our energy saving techniques will help you get the results you expect and deserve. 
We guarantee it!

Which of the following is important to you?

	How to save money by using a closed loop geo-thermal system
	Having a comfortable, energy efficient home.
	Having a safe home for you and your family.
	Helping save the environment.
	Having extra spending money.

If you chose more than one of the above, it only makes sense to keep reading this letter.

Why?  Because I am going to show you how you can have all five of these choices.

 

The most efficient and economical resource for heating and cooling your home is right in your own backyard.

Tap into the energy that’s just outside your backdoor.

Just a few feet under the ground surrounding your home, there’s an amazing energy source just waiting to be tapped. It’s free, clean, and endlessly renewable.

It can provide constant, consistent heating and cooling for your home, as well as heat much of the water your family uses. All with no compromise in comfort.

For years people have talked about the possibility of tapping the earth’s solar storage capacity for practical, low-cost residential energy management. Now the technology to achieve this is available to you.

Did you know that 46% of the sun’s energy is absorbed by the ground?

 

Geothermal Loop Types

4 typical geothermal ground loop installations

The geothermal system: A simple concept in
cost-effective year-round comfort.

The geothermal heat pump system works in harmony with the earth and the sun to provide for your home’s heating and cooling needs.

The concept is simple. A high-strength pipe made of thermal plastic is buried in the ground in a loop configuration. A close loop is filled with an environmentally safe water/antifreeze solution that transfers heat to or from the earth as needed.

The same principle applies for an open loop that taps into a well, and then discharges the water once it has been used. The closed loop circulation system is virtually maintenance free, with a life expectancy of over 50 years.

Typical geothermal earth loop designs

There are several ways to connect your home to the earth’s energy battery:

1. Horizontal Loops – Horizontal loops are sometimes used where adequate land is available for underground loops that range from 100 feet to 500 feet in length.

 

2. Vertical Loops – Vertical loops are ideal when land surface is limited.  Vertical holes (about 6 inches in diameter) are drilled to depths ranging from 100 feet to 300 feet.  Vertical loops are almost always used in a neighborhood setting.

3. Geothermal loop pond applications – Pond loops, referred to by some as pond source heat pumps, are a very economical alternative when a body of water is nearby.  The pipes are placed along the bottom of the lake.
    
4. Open "loop" applications - Open loop applications do not use a closed loop of pipe containing a water/antifreeze solution.  An open loop system utilizes a near-by water source such as an existing well to circulate water.  Because of filtering problems, we do not recommend using an open loop system.  However, if you have a near-by well or pond,  this type of application could be an alternative.

 

What is geothermal heat and how does it work?

In the winter, the geothermal system taps the earth’s warmth. As the liquid in the pipe circulates in the “loop”, it carries warmth (from the ground outside) to a geothermal unit inside your home. That unit literally takes the heat from the circulating liquid in the pipe and intensifies it using compression principles to the higher temperatures required to heat your home. Unlike fuel-burning heat systems that blow drafty air, a geothermal system provides a constant warm temperature throughout your home regardless of how cold the outside air may be.

 

In the summer, the geothermal system cools comfortable.

How does geothermal cooling work?

One flip of a switch turns your geothermal heating system into a geothermal cooling system. The geothermal unit draws heat from your home and carries it, by way of the “loop” back into the earth. In fact, the geothermal unit operates on the same principle as your refrigerator but instead of putting the heat into your home, it puts it in the ground. A small compressor on the back of your refrigerator constantly removes heat from the refrigerator.

 

All year round, the geothermal system heats your water.

During both the summer and winter months, some of the heat being moved is diverted and put to good use in your hot water tank. This allows the earth’s energy from your back yard to heat about 35% of your hot water….FREE! Many homeowners realize well over a hundred dollars each year in savings from this extra geothermal system benefit.

 

With a geothermal system, the source of your heating and cooling is free.

The only energy required is the electricity needed to operate the geothermal unit.

That’s why the geothermal system is 300%-400% energy efficient, returning $3 to $4 worth of heating or cooling for every $1 of electricity you put into it.

Compare that to the 98% efficiency of the most modern gas furnace, or even the 250% efficiency of electric air-to-air heat pumps.
 

Geothermal Energy

If you could reduce electric bills and, at the same time, contribute to a cleaner, greener environment, wouldn't you want to know more? 

With energy costs on the rise, you might be looking for new ways to reduce electric bills. Fossil fuels are not the answer anymore. A barrel of crude oil costs more now than ever before, and there are limits as to how long that particular resource will last. 

Geothermal energy is a renewable resource with an ample, if not inexhaustible, existing supply. With the ever-increasing cost and apparently decreasing reserves of fossil fuels, finding alternative energy resources has become a top-level worldwide issue. Research and development in geothermal energy just might provide a viable solution while there is still time. 

A great way to save both energy and money is by installing a geothermal heat pump system.  This can work for both residential and commercial buildings.  Unlike the typical heating system - which uses fuel and converts it to heat - a geothermal heat pump system is specifically designed for capturing and concentrating heat from one place, and moving it to another place.   

This means that even with outdoor temperatures that are relatively cold, a geothermal heat pump is still able to extract heat from the ground outside of the building, and bring it inside. 

Conversely, when the building needs to be cooled, the direction of heat movement is reversed, taking it out of the building.   
 

How you can have a heating and cooling
system that is 400% energy efficient

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Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems

How is geothermal energy used?  Geothermal energy is used for heating and cooling buildings at super high efficiencies. 

How does the technology for geothermal energy work for us?  Geothermal energy is not  "technology".  It has been around since God created the earth.  Geothermal energy is solar energy that has been stored in the earth for thousands of years.  The cost of geothermal energy is essentially nothing since it is stored solar energy.

Geothermal operates efficiently because the energy source, the sun, has already created the energy and stored it in the earth. Geothermal heat pumps may be referred to as geothermal energy pumps,  ground-coupled heat pumps, and ground-source cooling geothermal.  

Geothermal heat pumps can cost more to install than the conventional heating and cooling system, however the added efficiency results in greater savings.  Geothermal heat pumps can reduce heating costs by up to 70% and reduce cooling cost up to 40%.  Just think, if you currently pay $200 per month in the winter for heating, you could save $140 per month!  

Geothermal Energy - Renewable, Safe, and Clean

One great advantage of a geothermal heating and cooling system is that geothermal energy is a renewable source?  Geothermal is nothing more than absorbed solar energy, which is a renewable energy source.  The earth absorbs about 50% of the sun's energy that reaches the earth's surface.

In physics, there are two types of energy: potential and kinetic.  Let's think of a loaded spring.  When the spring is stretched, it has potential energy (no movement).  When the spring is released, it has kinetic (moving) energy.  Solar energy in the earth is potential energy waiting to be used.

Efficient and Reliable Energy

A geothermal heat pump system is four to five times more efficient in fuel conversion than a gas furnace.  One benefit of the super efficiency is a longer lifespan of the equipment.  The lifespan of geothermal units is estimated to be 22 years by the U.S. Department of Energy.  I have had geothermal in my own home for 17 years.  The most energy-efficient central heat and air and the highest-rated HVAC units are by far geothermal heating and cooling systems. 

For both residential and commercial buildings, there are three ways to put geothermal energy sources to use:

The success of a geothermal heat pump or geothermal energy pump is directly related to the quality of the geothermal heating and cooling installation.  DO NOT let any company install your geothermal system that does not have adequate experience.  Always ask for references. 

When it comes to open loop vs. closed loop geothermal systems, our experience has been that a closed loop system operates more efficiently and has less maintenance.

If you have trouble finding an installer in your area, please give me a call at 501-653-7931, and I will be happy to help you.  Carrier, Trane, and Water Furnace are major manufacturers of geothermal equipment.  Manufacturers use software programs that give you accurate geothermal operation costs; however, the software I use when sizing your system calculates both accurate geothermal operational costs and geothermal residence savings. 

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Geothermal Heat Pumps As An investment

How much does it cost to install geothermal heating and cooling?  As a general rule, installing geothermal will cost about $3,000 more per ton than an air-to-air heat pump.  Don't say, “Yikes, $3,000 per ton!”  Think about this:  Let's say your house requires a two-ton air-to-air heat pump.  It will cost roughly $6,000 more to install geothermal than to install a less efficient system.  If you add the $6,000 to your thirty-year mortgage, your payment increases around $40 month.  

Geothermal heating and cooling, could save you $60 a month and much more in some cases, for the rest of your life, not to mention almost zero maintenance, an average 22-year life span, and a percentage of FREE hot water.  You actually make money every month. Take a moment and calculate how much you can save at $60 a month for 22 years: almost $16,000, on your $6,000 investment, and you’ll probably save even more.  The additional cost of geothermal heat pump is greatly offset by the monthly savings that you will enjoy.

IMPORTANT:  If you build your house according to my teachings and let me properly size your system, you may be able to downsize your unit by 25% or more.  If your house initially requires a five-ton system and I am able to lower that to a three-ton system, you can save $3,000 to $4,000, without sacrificing comfort at all.  In fact, because your house is built correctly and you have a super high efficient geothermal energy pump, you and your family will be extremely comfortable.  Because of the benefits you receive for the cost that you pay, geothermal reflects a great investment on your part.

You can have the best and pay less!

A geothermal heat pump that utilizes a closed loop system has many benefits and NO risk or environmental downside.  In a closed loop system, the heat pump compressor is inside your home or crawlspace, and water is circulated through the pipes connected to the compressor.  You have NO outdoor equipment.  Not only can an energy efficient home save you a lot of money, but it can also save the environment. 

How we can save you hundreds, possibly thousands
of dollars on your new home!

For 15 cents per square foot, we will take your house plans, enter all of the information, and tell you the exact size of heat pump necessary to efficiently heat and cool your home.  In addition to sizing your heating and cooling system, you will receive a written guarantee that your heating and cooling costs will not exceed a guaranteed average amount per month, if you build your home exactly as we teach. 

We have helped hundreds of customers for 15 years and never had a single complaint.   How can you can save hundreds and maybe thousands of dollars on your new home?

Along with the written guarantee, we provide you with a comprehensive list of things to implement when building your new home, including a room-by-room heating and cooling analysis.  None of these techniques alter the look or structural stability of your home.  In fact, they make your home much safer for your family and children.  If an architect or draftsman is designing your home, these techniques can be seamlessly integrated into the design.

From time to time we are asked the question, "What is the typical building heat load that I can expect on my home"?  There is no way that you can guess or estimate at the size of heating heat pump necessary for your home.  One home may be facing west while another is facing east.  One may have 1% glass while another has 10%.  DO NOT let your contractor guess at the size of heating and cooling system required for your home.

How can we offer a money-saving guarantee?  One way is by properly sizing your home heating and cooling system. Did you know, ninety percent of homes in America have oversized heating and cooling systems that waste money and energy?

  What you need to know about sizing
heating and cooling systems for
optimized energy efficiency

When designing an HVAC duct system, you should use a computer program, such as, WrightSoft^™ and HVAC Computer Services ^™.   These programs give an accurate residential HVAC comparison of price, savings, and payback.  The largest waster of residential energy in the U.S. is poor HVAC duct construction. 

Many heating and cooling companies do not understand the significance of properly designing an HVAC duct system.  A poor duct system design equals an uncomfortable home and high utility bills.  Proper air conditioning size cannot be estimated. It must be calculated.

Many people think that bigger is better when it comes to a home heating and cooling system, but an oversized unit leads to higher utility bills, higher installation costs, shorter equipment life, and less comfort for you and your family. 

The best residential HVAC guide is the American Refrigeration Institute (ARI) manual.  All high-quality systems are rated by the ARI. Never use any system that is not ARI rated.  

Doug Rye's DVD's leave no-stone-unturned You’ll Learn These Key Points and Their Benefits: How to seal your ductwork with duct mastic and where to install ductwork when building, so your new home is the most energy efficient.  Reduce your heating and cooling load 20% just by getting the ductwork out of the attic.  If you are building a slab foundation, I show you where to install the ductwork for greatest efficiency Geothermal - What is required to efficiently use geothermal energy, geothermal energy and how it works, and geothermal benefits and requirements. How to repair air leaks in your home that, if not repaired, could cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning, if you have a gas furnace.  Did you know that if you close one wrong interior door, you might cause your gas furnace to back draft carbon monoxide into your home?  You and your family are at risk! How energy-efficient lights and energy-efficient recessed lights can save you money.  Recessed lighting can be one of the biggest energy wasters in your home, because most recessed lights cannot be insulated What is the best heat pump on the market today? How to stop air from entering from the outside in both new and existing homes.  Did you know that on the average residential home, 35% of the total heating and cooling load is for outside air infiltration? How to use geothermal energy – learn the benefits and risks of geothermal,  how a geothermal energy diagram looks, and how a geothermal unit gives you a percentage of your hot water FREE. A geothermal heating and cooling system is four times more efficient than a gas furnace and has twice the life expectancy of the average heating and cooling unit How cellulose insulation or recycled newspaper is used for noise control, sound-insulation products, and home interior wall sound insulation Which high-efficiency water heater is guaranteed for life never to leak or rust.  Have you ever had to replace a water heater because it leaked? Many leaking water heaters cause hundreds of dollars in water damage How existing and old home insulation can improve the energy efficiency of your home The effectiveness of rolled vs. blown home insulation in residential construction The myth about R-values of construction materials and comparisons of home insulation  How  cellulose insulation is roach proof, soundproof, and more fireproof than any other home insulation product.  It also eliminates the need for double insulation and replaces 2 x 4 vs. 2 x 6 construction for energy efficiency Save money by avoiding unnecessary energy-saving devices for residential air conditioning units.

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If you have any questions, contact Doug at 501-653-7931 8:00-4:30 M-F (CST).  Be sure to mention that you saw this web site. 

P.S.  Remember, we guarantee that these energy-saving tips will save you money, or you can receive as an individual a 100% refund.

P.P.S.  Would you like a written guarantee that you will save money on your heating, cooling, and hot water bills on your new house?  Simply send us your plans and we will size your heating and cooling system and give you a written guarantee that your heating and cooling costs will not exceed a guaranteed average per month if you build your house exactly as we instruct you to.  You can easily make the money back in the first month from lowered utility bills. We have sized systems for hundreds of customers and never had a single complaint.   Ninety percent of homes in America today have oversized heating and cooling systems.  This results in higher utility bills, higher initial costs, humidity problems, and decreased equipment life.  If you have any questions, contact Doug at 501-653-7931 8:00-4:30 M-F (CST). 

Existing Homes: 
The only place that most water heaters are not insulated is on the bottom.  Every day of the year you are heating your floor.  Your floor doesn't need heating.  Install a 1" piece of foam insulation board under your electric water heater.  While you're at it, install a water-heater wrap and save even more money each month.  Both of these combined cost $10 to $15 and save you $2 to $3 every month.  In a worst-case scenario it will take you seven months to recoup your costs, and thereafter this energy improvement MAKES you money every month. Adding this little bit of insulation is something EVERYONE can and should do. 

New Homes: 
Where is the hottest place in your house in the summer? 
Answer: The attic.  Where I live, the attics are about 120F degrees in the summer.
Where is the coldest place in you house in the winter? 
Answer:  The attic. 
Where is the one place you should NEVER put your ductwork? 
Answer: The attic. 
Where is the ductwork put in most of the new house construction? 
Answer:  You guessed it.  The attic. 
Your front yard is cooler in summer and warmer in winter than your attic! Why not put it in your front yard?  It’s cooler out there.  Let me show you where to put your ductwork that will save you money in energy bills every month.