Vertical Loop System and How it Works

The vertical geothermal loop system is the most versatile and energy efficient loop system. Vertical loop systems are used in areas of limited land space for a retrofit of an existing home or for new construction. This loop system is also used in large residential homes, commercial buildings and industrial complexes. Giving you the most efficient heating and cooling system available.

The heat exchanger, commonly referred to as a vertical closed loop system, is a series of U-shaped high density pipe inserted into the bore hole. The bore holes are backfilled with thermal enhanced grout which seals the bore hole, and allows for greater heat transfer. A solution of water is circulated through the loop system capturing the stored solar energy and delivers it back to the geothermal system located in the house. The geothermal unit then transfer the solar heat throughout the house using standard forced air ductwork or radiant floor heat to deliver comfortable indoor temperatures during the winter.

The same geothermal unit and heat exchanger will reverse this cycle during the cooling season to provide air conditioning. The system removes heat and humidity from the air, transfers and deposits that heat back to the earth through the same loop system. The geothermal unit will also supplement your hot water during the cooling season by using a desuperheater.