Geothermal

We are a GeoPro Master Dealer

KLM Mechanical Service has over 13 years installing Geothermal. You've chosen the finest heating and cooling system available; don't you deserve the finest to install and service it? Take comfort in the fact as a GeoPro dealer we have been thoroughly evaluated in the following areas:

• Overall Performance
• Experience and Dedication
• Installation Quality
• Technical Training and fully certified with Water Furnace and IGSHPA

This advanced technology is good for your comfort, your wallet, and the environment. Your monthly utility bills will be dramatically lower—20%-80% lower. The system delivers even temperatures year-round, is noiseless, and can be tied into your existing system. You'll be happy with it—geothermal systems last up to 50 years and have the highest customer satisfaction ratings of all energy systems.

Geothermal in our Region

Geothermal systems can be installed in a variety of homes – new or old, large or small, in warm climates or cold. Thanks to the Economic Recovery Act, there's a 30% "renewable energy" tax credit for homeowners. To learn how a geothermal system will improve your home's efficiency, try our savings calculator.

How Does Geothermal Work?

Geothermal operates by transferring heat to and from the earth. It uses three types of buried closed-loop systems—horizontal, pond, and vertical—depending on the conditions of the installation site. A solution of water and nontoxic antifreeze fills the loop and is continuously circulated by a small, low-wattage pump. The system uses the earth as condenser, pumps water in the closed system and exchanges heat and coolness with the earth using evaporative and ozone-depletion-free refrigerant technology.

What It Is: Geothermal & You

Benefits
Geothermal heat pumps offer unmatched benefits over traditional heating and cooling systems, including:

• Lower operating costs: A geothermal system can cut utility bills by 30 to 50 percent compared to conventional heating and cooling systems.
• Environmental impact: Ground-source heat is naturally renewable and non-polluting.
• Lower maintenance costs: All equipment is protected indoors or underground.
• Life span: A geothermal system can have a life expectancy of up to 30 years; ground loops are often warranted for up to 50 years.
• Single system: Geothermal equipment provides both heating and cooling in one system.
• Indoor comfort: Geothermal systems eliminate the drafts common with conventional forced-air systems.
• Design flexibility: Geothermal systems can be easily and inexpensively subdivided or expanded to fit building remodeling or additions.
• Energy efficiency: A geothermal heat pump can move more than three units of heat energy for every one unit of electrical energy used to power the system.
• Safety: No dangers of gas leaks or carbon monoxide poisoning.

Economic Advantages
The key economic advantage of a geothermal heating and cooling system is its energy efficiency. For every one unit of energy it uses, it produces 2.5 to 3.5 units of heat – an average efficiency of 300 percent!

That means with a geothermal system, you'll get the most value, comfort and convenience for your energy dollar.

Residential Savings
Investing in a geothermal system can cut residential energy costs by 30 percent over natural gas systems, and up to 50 percent over electric resistance heating. Over the life of the system, you could expect to save $20,000 on your utility bills.

For comparison, a high-efficiency natural gas furnace would have an efficiency of 92 percent, meaning 92 cents out of every energy dollar used is put back into your home in the form of warmed air. If you have an older home, you might be replacing a furnace or boiler with an efficiency of 60 percent or even less.

The cost of an average three-ton geothermal system for a 2,000 square foot home is comparable to a traditional system. You'll also need to consider the added cost of installing the ground loop. This will vary on the type of loop chosen.