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Is an Open or Closed Geothermal System Best? It Depends.

We live in a time when conserving natural resources is becoming increasingly important.…

Installing Geothermal Heating and Cooling? Test Soil Conditions First

One of the primary factors your contractor will evaluate when he's installing a geothermal…

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Is an Open or Closed Geothermal System Best? It Depends.

By Admin | Jun 13, 2013

We live in a time when conserving natural resources is becoming increasingly important. We also live in a time when financial considerations are foremost in the minds of many folks. Fortunately, a properly installed open or closed geothermal system offers an ecologically sound alternative to traditional…

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Installing Geothermal Heating and Cooling? Test Soil Conditions First

By Admin | Jun 06, 2013

One of the primary factors your contractor will evaluate when he's installing a geothermal heating and cooling system is soil conditions. The soil on your property will make or break thermal conductivity because different soils have varying capabilities to allow for heat transfer.

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Geothermal Energy: Find Out Just How Friendly it Is

By Admin | May 22, 2013

Geothermal energy is a clean, efficient way to use stored underground energy to cool and heat your home. A geothermal installation uses far less electricity than traditional cooling and heating systems. Today's geothermal systems use environmentally friendly refrigerants. In addition, geothermal heat…

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Considering a Geothermal System Know When to Go With a Vertical or Horizontal Installation

By Admin | May 08, 2013

Homeowners in Nashville, Murfreesboro and Tullahoma have plenty to think about when choosing a geothermal system. Soil type, land availability, hydrology and overall cost are often the biggest deciding factors. When choosing a geothermal system, it pays to know about the many different types of geothermal…

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Geothermal Retrofitting: Here's What You Need to Know

By Admin | Apr 11, 2013

Many homes in the Middle Tennessee area are good candidates for geothermal heating and cooling, but individual situations widely vary. This makes planning for geothermal retrofitting more complex than installing a system during construction. If you're considering geothermal, there are a few things you…

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Troubleshoot Your Geothermal System, Then Call the Pros

By Admin | Mar 20, 2013

A geothermal system is one of the most trouble-free heating and cooling methods around, but there's always a small chance something can go wrong. Some minor problems you can correct by yourself. Even if you can't correct the problem, running through these basic troubleshooting steps will help you zero…

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Installing Geothermal Heating and Cooling? 5 Factors to Consider

By Admin | Mar 28, 2013

Installing geothermal heating and cooling is possible on almost any middle Tennessee property, but some situations require more planning and care than others. Soil conditions, height of the water table and the best ground loop design are all essential considerations, but they're not the only things that…

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Geothermal Benefits: From Cost Savings to Environmentally Friendly

By Admin | Mar 13, 2013

One of the cleanest and most efficient heating and cooling methods available today, geothermal is steadily gaining popularity in Tennessee. While energy efficiency is among the top geothermal benefits, the advantages extend well beyond that.

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Geothermal Heating and Cooling: Understanding the Basics

By Admin | Mar 06, 2013

Geothermal energy has become a much more accepted form of heating and cooling in recent years, as homeowners better understand the basics of the system. If you're interested in geothermal heating and cooling, here's what you need to know.

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Sizing a Geothermal System Involves These Steps

By Admin | Apr 25, 2013

Sizing a geothermal system is one of the first and most important considerations prior to installation. An undersized or oversized unit won’t be able to operate as efficiently as one that’s properly sized for your home. This important step should be left to a licensed, seasoned contractor with experience…

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How Geothermal Works

Geothermal energy is an innovative way to extract natural energy from the earth to power homes and buildings. Geothermal technology enables you to be more energy efficient, help make environmentally conscious buying decisions, and lower utility bills. To understand if geothermal energy is right...

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Why You Should Go Geothermal

Geothermal energy is the most efficient and environmentally responsible heating and cooling technology for commercial or residential buildings available today. Not only is it unrivalled for economy when compared to traditional systems on first-installed costs, it is also vastly superior over the...

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The Most Energy Efficient HVAC System

There is not another more efficient HVAC technology on the market today than a geothermal heat pump. Oil and gas systems require fuel for heat and a separate system for air conditioning. A geothermal system provides both!

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