{"id":1117,"date":"2013-03-11T08:00:16","date_gmt":"2013-03-11T12:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/?p=1117"},"modified":"2013-03-08T16:13:26","modified_gmt":"2013-03-08T21:13:26","slug":"is-geothermal-a-good-cooling-option-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmerheating.com\/blog\/geothermal\/is-geothermal-a-good-cooling-option-in-pittsburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Geothermal a Good Cooling Option in Pittsburgh?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year, thousands of homeowners are turning to geothermal heating and cooling<\/a> for its highly-efficient, cost-reducing, and eco-friendly energy. It is very similar to how a heat pump works, and shares most of the same components. But it differs from the air source heat pump in its capacity to harness the energy of the earth. When looking at cooling options in your area, you\u2019ll have to take into consideration your cooling needs, the size and location of your home, as well as your budget. A geothermal system can be an innovative and reliable way to make your home comfortable this cooling season. For more information, or to schedule a consultation with a Pittsburgh\u00a0geothermal expert, call Boehmer Heating & Cooling<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The two major components of your geothermal cooling system are underground piping, also known as the \u201cearth loop,\u201d and the geothermal heat pump. Depending on your location and the topography of your land, your geothermal piping will be arranged either in a shallow horizontal bed, or in deep vertical wells. The pipes are typically made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), and they circulate the water-refrigerant mixture in a closed or open loop. The geothermal heat pump is just like a regular heat pump, but instead of transferring heat indoors and outdoors by drawing it in and out of the air, it draws the heat from the earth loop during the winter, and disperses it into the earth loop during summer.<\/p>\n

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