Geothermal in Pittsburgh, PA

How Geothermal Heating Works

Geothermal heating is very simple in execution. The idea is that the ground carries a tremendous amount of warmth and energy, even in the coldest of months. To tap into that energy, your geothermal system will utilize a series of pipes circulating water and antifreeze through the ground. The coolant in those pipes gathers heat from the ground and then carries it to a heat pump. The heat pump then transfers the heat into air that will be circulated throughout your home via ductwork.

There are quite a few benefits to this system. First, geothermal heating is consistent – the ground always carries a certain degree of energy, even on the coldest of days. Second, it doesn’t require much fuel to operate beyond what the heat pump uses to circulate the heated air. Additionally, a geothermal heat pump can be flipped in reverse during the summer and will actually cool your house, using the same technology to transfer heat from inside to the water pipes outside.

Geothermal Installation

Installation of a geothermal system can be expensive due to the cost of drilling or digging to install the necessary pipe loop on your property. If you live in an area that doesn’t freeze often, horizontal pipes can be used to draw heat from 4–5 feet underground. However, colder environments often require vertical piping which costs much more to install due to the depth of the drilling required.

After the piping is installed, a geothermal heat pump is added to the system. This heat pump can be calibrated for both winter and summer comfort control. Ductwork is also necessary to circulate the heated or cooled air once it has been produced by your heat pump.

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Geothermal Repair

If you notice any drop off in the efficiency of your system, especially if it’s highlighted by an increase in energy use to run your heat pump, call Boehmer right away. No family in the Pittsburgh area should have to worry about whether their geothermal heating and cooling system will last through the year.

That’s why we provide the best possible geothermal system repair services every time. Whether you have an emergency that threatens to stop your entire home comfort system from working or you simply need the expert eye of a trained service technician to perform regular maintenance on your system, call us today and learn why so many homeowners trust us to service their home comfort systems.

Geothermal Maintenance

Because your geothermal system will be used throughout the year, regular maintenance is very important. This service includes checking and replacing the filters in your heat pump and ensuring your ductwork is free of any cracks or gaps. The piping should also be laid in such a way that there is minimal risk of tree or bush roots reaching them. Regular maintenance checkups will ensure the pipes remain sound.

If your geothermal heating and cooling system stops working or shows signs of needing emergency repairs, contact Boehmer and we will be there as soon as possible to get everything back on track. Our team of highly trained technicians provides customers all over the Pittsburgh area with top–notch service on their geothermal systems.

Whether you’re interested in having a new geothermal system installed or simply need maintenance or repairs completed on an existing system that another provider installed, contact us today. With years of experience and a strong focus on making sure customers always come first, you can rely on us to keep your home comfortable for decades to come.