Geothermal heating and cooling / Discussions

Can you use an existing well and heat pump for geothermal?

...and a relatively new (2018) heat pump.  Can I use these to convert economically to geothermal heating/cooling?

Posted by Don Caskey July 15, 2025 Heat pumps, geothermal and AC

Geothermal and slab on grade - which is the best mechanical option for heating and cooling?

...and SIP roof.  We are trying to decide on the best mechanical options that would address heating and cooling and be integrated with a geothermal loop.  Any suggestions would be great.  Thanks

Posted by Paul Heyer May 17, 2025 Heating and cooling

Can you use a ZEHNDER ERV with ground Loop?

...and did an inspection on a new building where I think the HRV is connected to an earth loop. The owner was certain they had a geothermal heating/cooling system but I'm thinking that it's this HRV system that she's thinking of. I've been trying to research how it works but can find very little information. The zehnder w...

Posted by Trish Wise Oct. 29, 2024 HRV and ERV

What is the best way to heat and cool of an off grid home?

...and Maintain such a System.  For heating and cooling an off grid home, passive systems are always best, followed by the simple ones. By that we mean – design the home as energy efficient and air tight as possible and start with the basic principles of passive heating and cooling. That means orienting the home for solar...

Posted by suresh mirchandani July 12, 2022 Off-grid and Net-Zero Housing 1 response