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Friday, September 7, 2018

Reasons to Consider Geothermal Installation


With our cold winters and sometimes hot summers here in Minnesota, you may wonder if there’s a more efficient way to heat and cool your home. Well, there is! It’s called geothermal, and it’s an efficient and natural way of regulating your home’s temperature. We will provide some reasons why you may want to consider geothermal installation for your New Prague home.


Geothermal installation allows you to use the power of the earth beneath you. If you are one that wants to be more eco-friendly, geothermal is the way to go. It’s much more environmentally friendly than the alternatives. You can heat and cool your home without using much electricity or emitting greenhouse gases of any sort like carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. There is no combustion required! This means you will not have to worry about dangerous levels of carbon monoxide in your home.

It’s possible you have heard of ground source heat pumps, but you may not be aware that geothermal installation offers great cooling benefits as well. During the summer, the geothermal system reverses to cooling mode, where the building or home is cooled by pulling the heat from within and placing it in the ground. This process can also create hot water in the summer and provide hot water savings in the winter.

Geothermal installation uses about 25-50 percent less electricity than conventional heating and cooling systems. Once the initial price of the geothermal heat pump has been paid, you can enjoy cost savings on your energy bills. Geothermal heat pumps only transfer heat; they don’t create it, thus making a much more efficient and cost-effective system.

These systems last too! The piping from a geothermal installation can last more than 50 years! In addition, very little maintenance is required. The total maintenance of a geothermal system is typically a third of what’s spent on conventional systems. With an installation from Hartmann Well Drilling, you will likely not need to address this area of your home’s function for decades.

So if you like to save money on heating and cooling and want to minimize your environmental footprint, geothermal is a great option to consider. If you would like more information on geothermal installation for New Prague and surrounding areas, call Hartmann Well Drilling at 952-758-2202 or you can contact us for a Free Estimate.

Friday, January 19, 2018

Benefits of Geothermal Installation in our Cold Climate

Geothermal energy is the perfect solution for many Minnesota homes. With our cold climate, you have likely heard about geothermal installation in Northfield and we are here to tell you more about it. One of our favorite topics here at Hartmann Well Drilling is geothermal installation. We are the local experts on this subject and are happy to answer any questions about it.

Ready to find out what makes geothermal energy a great solution for many Minnesota residents? Read all about it below:

  • Geothermal heat pumps are used as a heat source in the winter in Minnesota, and they are used as a heat sink in the summer. 
  • In Minnesota, the earth’s temperature ranges at 40-50 degrees Fahrenheit at a depth of 50 feet throughout the year. This consistency is ideal for geothermal installation. 
  • Trying to decrease your carbon footprint? You should definitely look into geothermal installation. This is the most eco-friendly way to heat and cool your home. 
  • Geothermal systems have the potential for significant savings in energy costs and for reducing reliance on fossil fuels like oil and natural gas. Many utility companies offer discounts for their geothermal customers. 
  • Geothermal energy in the Minnesota area and, really, anywhere, does not deal with any fuel market cost fluctuations because it does not use any fuel. 
  • Geothermal installation can save you money on other bills in the long run. The hot water these pumps deliver is produced much more efficiently. Heat pumps can also take the heat that is removed from your home during the cooling cycle and put it directly into your hot water heater instead of back into the ground. 
  • When you call us for geothermal installation, you will notice that we do not have to install an outdoor unit. This means the system runs quieter.  

At Hartmann, we love talking about all things geothermal and local residents know we are one of the experts on this subject, so we’re always happy to answer any questions about it. So, give us a call today!

If you would like to learn more about geothermal installation in Northfield, call Hartmann Well Drilling at 952-758-2202 or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate.