If you’re looking for a cost-effective source of clean energy for your home, installing a geothermal well may be a great choice. There are two main options to access geothermal energy and they both provide a consistent, sustainable energy source.
The Basics of Geothermal Well Drilling
A geothermal well harnesses the energy stored in the ground to heat and cool your home. While the weather may vary above ground, the underground temperature remains relatively constant. By drawing on the consistent heat stored underground, a geothermal well can effectively heat and cool your home no matter what’s happening topside.
A geothermal well will either draw heat from the ground to provide heat for your home, or it will disperse heat into the ground to cool your home. This is done via underground pipes and a heat pump.
Installing a geothermal well involves using a specialized drill rig to create a hole underground. Your well digging contractor will then install either a closed loop or open loop geothermal well system depending on which one is most suitable for your property.
A closed loop system is a continuous loop of pipe that makes the energy exchange between your home and the ground. This pipe is typically filled with a solution that facilitates the energy transfer.
An open loop system has one pipe that draws water in through the heat pump and another pipe that disperses the used water away from your home. In both cases, the energy used for heating and cooling comes from the ground itself.
The Benefits of Geothermal Well Installation
There are many benefits to installing a geothermal well. Looking at it from an environmental stance, geothermal wells are:
- Eco-friendly
- Sustainable
- Zero emission
Geothermal wells also offer numerous financial and logistical benefits. The energy stored in the ground is free, so your heating and cooling energy expenses are limited to the cost of system installation and maintenance and the small amount of electricity needed to run the heat pump.
Drawing energy from the ground also means that you’re relying on a very stable and plentiful energy supply. With the earth as your energy source, you’ll never run out of power!
Working with a Well Drilling Contractor
If you’re interested in a geothermal well, research local well drilling companies to see which ones offer geothermal well drilling. Once you know who offers this service, you can reach out to discuss whether or not your property is suitable for a geothermal well.
Geothermal well drilling contractors will be able to walk you through the installation and maintenance process. They can also help you look at the cost of a geothermal system versus using the traditional energy grid so that you can make an informed decision about well installation.
If you’re looking for a geothermal well drilling contractor in Valatie, NY, or the surrounding area, contact the team at Goold Wells & Pumps today. Our family-owned company has been providing comprehensive well drilling services throughout the region for over 90 years. We offer free estimates and we pride ourselves on delivering superior workmanship and attention to detail on every project. Goold Wells & Pumps—Trusted Name Since 1928.