The Benefits of Geothermal Heating and Cooling and How It Works

As energy costs increase, Iowans are looking for ways to improve home energy efficiency and lower utility bills. For people building a house or replacing a heating system, a geothermal heat pump system (GHP) is worth consideration. A geothermal heat pump system can provide a home's heating, cooling, and hot water with indoor comfort and lower energy bills.

What Is a Geothermal Heat Pump?
A heat pump warms a home by transferring heat rather than creating it. A Geothermal Heat Pump loop system moves heat from the ground into the home during the winter while pulling heat from the home and dispersing it into the ground in the summer. The earth is consistently warmer than the air in the winter and cooler than the air in the summer.

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