A source of consistent, metered flow of conditioned air is already being tapped by many homeowners all across St. Louis, Missouri, area. Geothermal heating and cooling is provided by the constant temperature found in their own backyards; just a few feet under the surface of the earth. The benefits of using this "down to earth" method for heating, cooling and hot water are many.
Consider that according to studies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), they list St. Louis geothermal heating and cooling as the most energy-efficient option on the market today. Experts from WaterFurnace International, Inc., leading manufacturer of geothermal heating and cooling products, list another benefit. It is reliant on the most plentiful source of renewable energy that is available to almost all St. Louis, Missouri, residents.
A WaterFurnace geothermal system can achieve as much as
70% energy savings when compared to conventional systems like natural gas, electric or gas fuelled. The system eliminates noise pollution as well; operating at a sound level like a refrigerator. The result is a heating and cooling system that surpasses the efficiency of conventional systems while reducing your carbon footprint and your utility bills at the same time.
The basic premise of a St. Louis geothermal system is to pull the free energy stored by the earth when the sun shines on it, and delivering via a series of pipes, called an earth loop, to your home. This eliminates hot and cold spots as it evenly warms or cools your home. In heating mode, our environmental-friendly coolant circulates through the pipe removing heat from the ground to the fluid and then to the geothermal unit inside of the home. Providing warm comfort and improved indoor air quality, the heat is distributed through either a conventional duct system or a hydronic radiant heat system.
Levels of indoor air pollutants are two to five times higher than those outside, according to EPA tests. A St. Louis geothermal system confronts this concern as research shows that exposure to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can lead to a variety of health problems such as, asthma, dizziness, fatigue and respiratory diseases.
On the market today are numerous devices used to lessen the health risks associated with poor IAQ. Improve the air in your home with these WaterFurnace products designed to work with their St. Louis geothermal system. HEPA filters, heat recovery ventilators, electronic air cleaners are among the devices and technologies that will contribute to good IAQ throughout your home. For more information on Indoor Air Quality products, visit the WaterFurance resource on this concern.
To find a St. Louis geothermal system that fits your needs, please
contact Weis Comfort Systems/DeRousse or talk to a WaterFurnace expert at 636-343-8440.