How Geothermal Heating Equipment Works
Geothermal heating equipment harnesses the consistent temperature beneath the Earth's surface to provide efficient heating for homes and buildings. This system operates by utilizing a ground-source heat pump, which transfers heat between the ground and the building. The key component is a series of underground pipes, known as the ground loop, filled with a water and antifreeze solution. Video Source During the winter, this solution absorbs heat from the ground, which maintains a relatively stable temperature year-round, and carries it to the heat pump inside the building.
Once the heat is absorbed by the ground loop, it is transferred to the geothermal heat pump. Inside the pump, a refrigerant absorbs the heat from the water solution, and a compressor increases the refrigerant's temperat...