Geothermal Heat-Pump Systems for West Michigan

What is Geothermal Energy? Types of Geothermal Installations More Information about Geothermal GeoPro Master Dealer Michigan Geothermal Association

Adams Heating & Cooling is one of the premier geothermal contractors providing geothermal systems in West Michigan. Our highest efficiency and most energy conscious heat pump system is the WaterFurnace Geothermal System, one of the only heating and cooling systems that will pay you back for using it. Compare your heating costs using different energy sources, and you will see that geothermal is a highly cost-efficient heat source for your home.

Providing both heating and cooling from one unit installed inside your home, a WaterFurnace Geothermal heat pump system is an energy efficient source of comfort that is both quiet and safe to operate. It has no flames, gas, oil, combustion, fumes, or source of carbon monoxide, making WaterFurnace Geothermal one of the most environmentally friendly comfort systems in use today. Click here to see more advantages of using a Geothermal Heat Pump System in your home.

Geothermal heat pump systems go by many names: earth-source heat pumps, GeoExchange systems, ground-coupled heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, and water-source heat pumps.  Regardless of what you call it, the basic operation is the same--the exchanging of heat from the earth.

What is Geothermal Energy?

Geothermal energy can be defined by looking at its name. The term begins with "Geo," which refers to the earth. The second part of the term, "thermal," refers to heat energy. By putting the two parts together, we arrive at the definition of the term "geothermal"--heat from the earth.

WaterFurnace Geothermal heat pump systems operate by exchanging heat to or from the earth in order to maintain a comfortable climate in your home. The concept is not a new one. In fact geothermal technology has been used for decades in a variety of residential and commercial applications. Recently, however, with the increased concern over rising prices of fossil fuels and their effects on the environment, geothermal energy has been increasing in popularity as a viable alternative "green" energy source that is also environmentally friendly.

Types of Geothermal Installation

WaterFurnace Geothermal Heat Pump Systems employ one of four different installation choices, depending on the size and topography of your property. Click on the links below to find out more information on each installation technique.

• Open Loop Geothermal System
• Closed Loop-Horizontal Geothermal System
• Closed Loop-Vertical Geothermal System
• Pond Loop Geothermal System

Split systems are also available in which a smaller geothermal heat pump unit is installed to work in conjunction with your existing oil or gas furnace. The Geothermal system can be used in these cases to supplement and/or backup your original system.

More Information About Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

• How Geothermal Heat Pump Systems Work
• Why Use Geothermal Energy?
• Geothermal Cost Comparison Chart
• Calculate Savings of Converting to Geothermal Heat/Cooling
• Frequently Asked Questions about Geothermal Heat Pumps
• Read the GeoJournal from WaterFurnace (PDF)
• Find Out More About WaterFurnace Geothermal Systems (PDF)

GeoPro Master Dealer

Adams Heating & Cooling is certified as a GeoPro Master Dealer by WaterFurnace, one of the most prominent suppliers of geothermal heat pump comfort systems. We are proud to be a premier geothermal contractor and provider of WaterFurnace Geothermal systems to West Michigan.

Michigan Geothermal Energy Association

Adams Heating & Cooling is a member of the Michigan Geothermal Association. Members of the Michigan Geothermal Energy Association are committed to quality installations that meet the needs of their customers. They abide by the Association Code of Ethics, which requires professionalism and fairness with customers, adherence to industry standards, and up-to-date training. Look for the MGEA logo when you shop for a geothermal heat pump system.