Geothermal Heat Pump Installation in Northern Kentucky
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A geothermal heat pump (GHP) uses a series of underground pipes to exchange heat with the earth instead of outdoor air. Installing a geothermal heat pump in Northern Kentucky can save up to 70% on energy bills. It’s no wonder so many local homeowners are switching to geothermal.
Arronco Comfort Air in Burlington installs WaterFurnace brand geothermal products in Northern Kentucky. WaterFurnace has been the most recognized and respected name in the industry for nearly three decades.
Contact us to learn more about this energy-efficient, cost effective, reliable solution to heating and cooling your home.
Benefits of Installing a Geothermal System
Geothermal systems help keep occupants in a home comfortable throughout every season.
Energy Efficient
The WaterFurnace systems we install in Northern Kentucky homes can deliver more than five units of energy for every one unit of electrical energy used. That translates into an efficiency rating exceeding 530%, compared to the most efficient gas furnaces, which rate only 98% efficient.
Cost Effective
A WaterFurnace geothermal system is so efficient most homeowners save more on monthly utility bills than they pay for the system when installation costs are added to the mortgage. Many homeowners see a return on investment of 10-20% over the life of the system.
Environmentally Friendly
The United States Environmental Protection Agency recognizes geothermal systems as the most environmentally friendly, cost effective and energy efficient heating and cooling technology available. Did you know installing a single geothermal unit is the environmental equivalent of planting 750 trees or removing two cars from the road?
Reliable
Ordinary air conditioners, furnaces and heat pumps are rated for only 12-18 years. But geothermal heating and cooling systems have an average equipment life of 25 years. The underground loop system has a rated material life of more than 100 years, according to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Geothermal systems aren’t vulnerable to the effects of weather and combustion the way traditional furnaces and AC units are.
How Does Geothermal Heating & Cooling Work?
Geothermal heating and cooling taps into the earth’s temperature several feet below the surface. The geothermal system relies on refrigerant as well as the water located in the pipes to heat or cool the air. This warm or cool air is then circulated throughout the home through the existing or new ductwork. Additionally, the refrigerant fills the condenser or evaporator coils while duct air blows across them and through the house.
When the homeowner wants to heat the home, the water absorbs heat from the refrigerant. During warm weather, the water transfers heat to the refrigerant. The effect provides the traditional comfort of a forced-air HVAC system at a reduced expense to operate the geothermal system. The geothermal unit compresses or expands the refrigerant to increase or decrease the temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Do You Install Geothermal Heat Pumps?
Our service areas includes Cincinnati, Lexington, and Northern Kentucky, including geothermal installation in:
- Burlington, KY
- Independence, KY
- Union, KY
- Covington, KY
- Hebron, KY
- Florence, KY
- Alexandria, KY
- Fort Mitchell, KY
- Walton, KY
We install throughout Northern Kentucky, so if your city is not listed, call us at 859-525-6407 to see if service is available in your area.
Geothermal Heating vs. Gas Furnace: Which Is More Efficient?
Geothermal units use significantly less energy, resulting in a 400 to 600% efficiency level compared to an average 98% efficiency level for high-efficiency gas furnaces.
What Is the Average Lifespan of a Geothermal System?
Geothermal systems have an average lifespan of 24 years, compared to 12 years for air conditioners and 13 years for conventional heat pumps. And, when it comes time to replace your Geothermal system, you are only replacing the indoor unit portion—the geothermal loop lasts a lifetime!
| 7 Series 700A11 | 5 Series 500A11 | 3 Series 300A11 | 5 Series 506A11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications | The ultimate in luxury. Variable capacity forced air heating and cooling with hot water assist. | Upscale comfort. Dual or single capacity forced air heating and cooling with hot water assis |
A smart choice. A smart value utilizing dual capacity efficiency. |
Outdoor unit, indoor comfort. Dual capacity forced air heating and cooling in an outdoor packaged unit. |
| Sizes | 3 to 5 ton variable capacity | 1 to 6 ton single speed (9 sizes) 2 to 6 ton dual capacity (5 sizes) | 2 thru 6 ton dual capacity (5 sizes) | 2 thru 6 ton dual capacity (5 sizes) |
| Efficiency AHRI 13256-1 (GLHP) Closed loop PART LOAD PART LOAD |
5.1 - 5.3 COP 36.0 - 41.0 EER 3.5 - 3.6 COP 19.4 - 22.0 EER |
3.9 - 4.8 COP 24.9 - 28.0 EER 3.7 - 4.2 COP 17.6 - 22.0 EER |
3.7 - 4.1 COP 20.6 - 22.3 EER 3.4 - 3.8 COP 15.5 - 16.5 EER |
3.9 - 4.6 COP 21.8 - 27.6 EER 3.7 - 4.1 COP 16.6 - 19.7 EER |
| Refrigerant | R-410A | Refrigerant | R-410A | R-410A |
| Compressor | High-efficiency (variable capacity) | High-efficiency (variable capacity) | High-efficiency (variable capacity) | High-efficiency (variable capacity)High-efficiency (variable capacity) |
| Blower | Variable speed ECM Oversized ECM (036 model only) | Premium variable speed ECM or 5-Speed ECM, Optional PSC in single s peed units | 5-speed ECM | Premium variable speed ECM |
| Cabinet Configurations | Vertical top, bottom, or rear flow Horizontal end or side discharge All left or right return | Vertical top, bottom, or rear flow Horizontal end or side discharge All left or right return | Vertical top flow Horizontal side or end discharge All left or right return | Vertical bottom flow, Horizontal side flow |
| Stages (*with aux.) | Variable | 3 heat*, 2 cool | 3 heat*, 2 cool | 3 heat*, 2 cool |
| Control | Aurora Variable Speed Controller with energy and refrigeration monitoring standard Optional performance monitoring Aurora Interface Diagnostic (AID) Tool Onboard diagnostics | Aurora Base Controller Optional Aurora Advanced Controller with energy monitoring Optional performance monitoring Optional refrigeration monitoring Aurora Interface Diagnostic (AID) Tool Onboard diagnostics | Aurora Base Controller Aurora Interface Diagnostic (AID) Tool | Aurora Base Controller Optional Aurora Advanced Controller with energy monitoring Optional performance monitoring Optional refrigeration monitoring Aurora Interface Diagnostic (AID) Tool Onboard diagnostics |
| Air Coil | Coated | All-aluminum | All-aluminum | All-aluminum |
| Desuperheater | Optional Internal mount pump | Optional Internal mount pump | Optional Internal mount pump | N/A |
| Auxiliary Heat | Optional Internal mount on vertical | Optional Internal mount on vertical | Optional Internal mount on vertical | Optional Internal mount on vertical |
| Zone Control Option | IntelliZone2 (up to 6 zones) | IntelliZone2 (up to 4 zones) | IntelliZone2 24V (up to 4 zones) | IntelliZone2 24V (up to 4 zones) |
| ENERGY STAR Rated (Closed earth loop rating points) |
 Yes All sizes |
Yes All ECM models and mostPSC models |
Yes All sizes |
Yes All sizes |
