Forced Air Type Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
Central air type systems are our main stay, as they provide so much value They are very easy to install in new construction and existing homes. These type systems offer great value as they both heat and cool, and can condition the air for humidity, allergens, and odor control.
They are very fast to respond to thermostat setting changes, and are very efficient They also air condition, at no extra cost, as a bonus.
We can put air registers in floors, ceilings, walls and the toe kick areas of kitchen cabinets.
Modern forced air systems are well engineered and very quiet. They move a high volume of low speed warm air, at a constant 90 degrees. Unlike the forced air system we grew up with, there is no “ cold blow” of air, followed by the furnace lighting, and a blast of hot dry “ desert “air.
That said we can use supplemental heat, together with the heat pump, to raise the air temperature output from the ducts to as high as 130f, when very cold conditions call for it. This is especially nice in a vacation home that is set back to 50f when unoccupied. The high temperature air will run until the temperature reaches the new set point, then shut off unless needed. This is a fantastic comfort option when you get to your ski lodge late Friday night! We can also set your system up so that it can be run remotely, by smart phone or computer. It’s pretty handy to call your vacation home and warm the house up ahead of time. ..
Our duct systems are designed to meet IECC standards for insulation and sealing, and are built to ACCA “Manual D” standards. We use large air conditioning sized ducts rather than furnace sized. Zoning is easy, and there are dampers on all vents so the system can be adjusted. All our duct plans are drawn using CAD software, and our duct work is built from those plans.