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.

Getting the Facts About Water Well Repair

When your water well isn’t working, it can be a frustrating time. After all, it is one of the most essential parts of the home. This is no do-it-yourself project, so you’ll need to call in professionals to help with any water well repair. New Prague residents know they can trust the experts at Hartmann Well Drilling to quickly and accurately diagnose and fix problems.

A well drilling company like Hartmann can come to your property and determine several different things about your well. From there we can offer some maintenance suggestions and water well repair to keep your well working as it should. Some of these include:

Inspection. You should have your water well inspected on an annual basis for any necessary water well repair. We will perform a flow test to determine the system's output, we will check the water levels before and during pumping and we will check the pump motor, among other tasks. There are several things you can do between inspections to help ensure the safety of your well and well water.

Call the professionals. Never try to service your own well. You should always call in professionals who know exactly what to do when it comes to well drilling and well maintenance. We know that there are a lot of do-it-yourselfers out there, but well maintenance and repairs are not a do-it-yourself project.

And, if your well pump is not working properly and you just had a new one installed, that might mean that it was not put in correctly in the first place. You should call the water well repair experts at Hartmann Well Drilling to come out and check on the installation job to ensure it was done correctly.

Act fast. Wells can be affected by a multitude of issues but it is always important to have them dealt with as soon as possible. For example, water well damage can even be a result of lightning striking your well. You might not even notice a problem right away but a professional water well repair company like Hartmann can pinpoint the issue.

Avoid hazardous chemicals. Keep hazardous chemicals away from your well. Be sure to occasionally look at your well cap to make sure it's not broken and in need of repair.

These are just a few of the reasons to enlist the professionals for your water well repair in New Prague. Call us at Hartmann Well Drilling at 952-758-2202, or you can contact us and get a Free Estimate.

Geothermal Installation: A Few Facts & Benefits for the Home

From its cost to its small environmental footprint, this alternative source of energy provides many great unexpected benefits.  There are many different reasons you should consider geothermal installation for your Twin Cities home and we’d like to provide you with an outline to give you a better understanding of this fantastic energy source. If find you have some questions about geothermal installation and the role it can play in your household, do not hesitate to give Hartmann Well Drilling a call.

Defining geothermal energy: Geothermal energy is energy generated by heat stored below the Earth’s surface. Geothermal heat pumps then harness this energy to create heating and cooling for your home.

What geothermal energy is used for: When you get a ground source heat pump installation, you will not just enjoy heat. You will also get a new source of electricity. It can even provide cooling for your home as well!

Environmental benefits: Geothermal installation uses about 25 to 50% less electricity than conventional heating and cooling systems. And, there is no combustion required! Meaning, they don’t emit any greenhouse gases like carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.

Variety of geothermal heat pump to choose from: There are several different geothermal systems to choose from including horizontal systems, vertical systems, closed-loop systems, open-looped systems and systems that use a direct heat exchange. An expert at Hartman Well Drilling can let you know what their many differences and benefits are.

Economics of geothermal installation: Because geothermal heat pumps are transferring heat and not creating it, this makes the system incredibly efficient.

They’re easy to maintain: When you choose geothermal installation you can expect low maintenance. Their total maintenance costs are usually 1/3 below that of conventional systems.

The endurance of a geothermal installation: Geothermal energy is a continuous source of heat and energy, so you will never have to worry about it running out. Ground source heat pumps have inside components that will work for about 25 years, and the ground loop will work for more than 50 years.

Geothermal installations are quiet: Once your geothermal installation is complete, you will notice the system is much quieter than conventional heating and cooling systems.

Are you interested in learning more about geothermal installation in the Twin Cities? Call Hartmann Well Drilling at 952-758-2202 or you can contact us to get a Free Estimate. 

Well Drilling in Wintertime

Our Minnesota winter is notorious for huge temperature drops as well as our snow accumulation. Take a pick or a shovel out to your lawn in the dead of winter and you have an idea of just how difficult drilling can be through frozen ground. The depth of frost alone in Minnesota frequently reaches five feet below ground! Ground water within the soil freezes and gets hard as a rock.

So, being that the need for well drilling in Shakopee is not dependent upon season, if the need arises, many wonder if it this can be done. According to Hartmann Well Drilling, the answer is a resounding “yes"!

The equipment we employ to carry out well drilling is used to drill through gravel as well as rock. Though the ground may be frozen solid several feet down, it poses little challenge. A frozen soil is ultimately no more difficult to penetrate than is rock.

Typically, when encountering frozen ground, well drillers choose between fixed or rotary cutter drill bits which are dependent upon how hard the material is that is to be drilled. Drill bits of this sort are rather sophisticated and run thousands of dollars apiece.

The primary issues in well drilling during a Minnesota winter are the air temperatures to the workers carrying out the job for customers. Other than the comfort of individual well drillers, well drilling can be done without issue, providing you and yours with a safe, sufficient water supply.

The water that a well will be accessing, of course, is found in the water table. The water table, generally found at a depth way below the freeze line of the ground surface, is not affected by the outdoor temperatures, it being buffered by the many feet of soil and rock between it and the surface above. That is not to say that there are not issues that may arise as water makes it way to the surface. The piping that makes its way through the ground to your home and/or the well portion that is above ground can most certainly freeze. Items such as “hot cords” can be wrapped around piping to help prevent the line itself, the pumps and all wares that house water at any step in the process from freezing.

For more information concerning well drilling in the Shakopee area, as well as any other services provided by Hartmann Well Drilling, call us at 952-758-2202 or get a Free Estimate.

Utilize Water Well Repair to Keep Your Flow

Your well water level varies at different points throughout any year. Your typical year offers its highest water well levels in spring (think snow melt), lowers in the late summer towards fall (think less rain). Spells of time without so much in the way of rain, will wreak havoc upon your water well levels. Those drawing their water from the ground (dug wells, shallow bedrock dug wells, wells located on high ground, etc.) are likely to be affected by dry conditions.

If you are running into issues such as no water or are experiencing general fluctuations in pressure, these phenomena can serve as indicators that your well is having a hard time keeping up with your demand. You may have issues with some of the components found within your well (waterlines, pumps, valves, etc.). If the above represent your experience, call on Hartmann Well, professional water well repair specialists to Minneapolis residents. We will pay you a visit to assess the problem(s) and go from there.  

To make it through this period of diminished water supply, conserve water and take notice of when and just how much you use. Wait a little bit to do your laundry. Cut your shower length down by a few minutes. Use your dishwasher at a time separate from when laundry is being done. Take a scattershot approach with your water usage throughout the day and night. This will allow replenishment to occur over time.

If you have attempted our suggestions to no avail, do not hesitate to call Hartmann Well. We can help with making some possible changes within your overall well set-up and water supply. We can take steps like dropping the pump itself deeper into the well so that it rests further down into the water table. You can try digging your existing well itself deeper, possibly allowing for additional water sources to enter your well.

These tasks being more involved than those which can be implemented from within the house, may call for a water well repair specialist. If you go as far as trying to carry out these tasks on your own, with minimal success (or even the likely possibility that you can damage your water system), call on a professional.

If you are interested in water well repair services near Minneapolis, please feel free to contact us at Hartmann Well at 952-758-2202 or you may Contact us.  

Popular Needs for Well Drilling in Minneapolis

As one of the leading well drilling companies in the area, we have seen a lot of well installations. There are a couple well drilling projects we complete frequently around Minneapolis. Well drilling services are requested by residential and commercial clients. The two projects we complete often are water well drilling and irrigation well drilling. Water well drilling is typically for the water inside your home or business, while irrigation wells focus on keeping your lawn and landscape moist. In this blog, we're going to explore these two types of well drilling projects more closely.

Water Well Drilling

Water well drilling is the most popular type of well that we drill. They are utilized by all types of customers. From the first time home-owners, to large corporations, we install them all. Here are some of the most common reasons we install a water well:

·         Residents building a new home need a well drilled on their property.

·         People want to switch from city water to using their own well, thus needing one drilled.

·         New commercial businesses in the area need a water well drilled for their facility.

·         Commercial business owners need a water reserve for whatever reason.

Irrigation Well Drilling

Irrigation wells are useful in both commercial and residential settings. If your lawn tends to dry out easily, due to your geographical location, an irrigation well could be the perfect solution. An irrigation well for a commercial property can be a little more extensive, but even more necessary. Companies that want a well-maintained landscape will need some type of irrigation system. By having an irrigation well installed, you can save a lot of money in the long run on your water bills.

Do you need well drilling in or around Minneapolis? Contact us today by calling 952-758-2202 or Request a Free Estimate Online.

Heat Pump Installations for Twin Cities Homes

How have you been weathering the Polar Vortex? With some record low temperatures, and no end in sight, you may be looking to upgrade the heat pump in your home. At Hartmann Well Drilling, we understand the position you’re in. When the weather is this cold, having the heat turned up is a necessity. For residents of the Twin Cities, heat pumps are an efficient way to provide warmth to your house. It may be hard to choose which heat pump is right for you, so in this blog we’re going to provide you with some tips.

Energy Efficiency

When we’re talking about heating a fairly sizable space, it is necessary to have a heating unit that provides excellent energy efficiency. If you don’t have one that works at maximum efficiency, you are throwing money away every time you use the heater. When you upgrade to a more modern heat pump, you are most likely going to improve your energy efficiency and save a few bucks.

Department of Energy Ratings

The Department of Energy has ratings in place for new model heat pumps. If you pay attention to these numbers while you’re choosing a new heat pump, it can provide you with useful information. When you take these ratings into consideration, you’ll be able to get a more apples-to-apples comparison on the units. The units that have the highest ratings will be the most efficient units available.

Choose an Appropriate Heat Pump

Choosing an appropriate heat pump for your Twin Cities home is another thing you need to be careful of.  If you buy a system that is too large, it will cycle on and off too much. If you buy a system that is too small, it will have to work too hard to keep your home warm. Find the system that is the perfect size for your home and begin to reap the benefits!

If you need help choosing or installing a heat pump at your Twin Cities property, contact us today by calling 952-758-2202 or contact us online.