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.

Geothermal Heating and Cooling – save money and the planet

Many folks these days find themselves warming up to geothermal heating and cooling near Lakeville MN due to the harsh winter conditions. The weather patterns won’t be changing anytime soon, so why not invest in something that will last and save you considerable money over time? Hartmann Well Drilling is an expert at installing geothermal heating and cooling near Lakeville MN and can answer any questions you may have about having geothermal heating and cooling technology installed at your Lakeville MN home or business.

Money-saving benefits

When you install geothermal heating and cooling in your Lakeville MN home or business, you can cut your cooling and heating anywhere from 20 to 80 percent! (The actual total that you will save is dependent on several factors: the previous use of energy of your home, the efficiency rating on the new heat pump, etc.). Additionally, the ground source heat pump may actually wind up paying for itself. For example, when geothermal heating and cooling is installed in a new construction project, it will repay in a more expedited time period. Hartmann Well Drilling sees turnarounds on that in a time period of two to 10 years.

Environmental benefits

There are other pros of geothermal energy, which include:

·         This method of heating is almost completely emission-free.

·         There is absolutely no carbon released.

·         It can remove the sulfur that may have been released with other methods.

·         Geothermal heating and cooling requires no other fuel source. This eliminates mining of fossil fuels and transporting them for energy purposes.

·         Like Old Faithful (the original geothermal source!), there are no fluctuations in the geothermal heating and cooling capabilities due to the consistency of the ground.

If you have questions about the process of geothermal heating and cooling in Lakeville MN or would like more information on how to have one installed, call Hartmann Well Drilling at (952) 758-2202, contact us online or request a free estimate.

Well Services When Buying a Home

Are you buying a home? Congratulations! We're sure you have a lot on your mind, but have you taken a minute to think about the water source at your new property? If there is a well on your new property, there are a few things we can help you with. As your local Rochester MN well drilling company, we can provide you with many well services before a move.

Well Inspection

If you are moving to a property with a well, you'll probably want to have it inspected. We can test the quality of the water and see what shape the well is in. There is a lot of information you're going to want to know about your new well including age, condition of casing, distance from a pollution source, etc.

Well Chlorination

Though a well can be very handy, over time it may become commentated with bacteria. One way to rid your well of bacteria is to add chlorine to the water. We are able to determine the depth of your well and apply the appropriate amount of chlorine. Get started off on the right foot in your new home by knowing your well is free of bacteria.

Well Certification

Though the state of Minnesota doesn't require your well water to be tested at the time of a property transfer, many outside lending institutions and particular counties require testing. If you find yourself in the situation where you need your water tested, we're your company.

Well Drilling

If you are moving to a new property that does not have a well and you would like to install one, we can drill a water well for you. Wells can save you a lot of money in the long run. If you're set on having a well at your new home, don't hesitate to give us a call!

Do you need well drilling services as you're buying a home? Then give us a call today at 952-758-2202 or contact us online.

What to Expect When Hiring a Well Drilling Company

Water is a necessity for living and as such, no one would dream of building an inhabited structure without a nearby water source. Consequently, there will always be a need for qualified, experienced well drilling companies. As  a homeowner or business owner, especially if building a new facility/home, one should be expect to hire a company that understands the nuances of well drilling so that you can have ample water. Of course, sometimes, it is necessary to hire a well drilling company because your current water source is no longer usable!

But what exactly does it mean to be a qualified well drilling company? Isn’t drilling a well a basic skill that anyone in the home building industry can do? Well, just as you wouldn’t go to a podiatrist for a root canal, you want to be sure you hire a well drilling company to meet your water needs. Standard things to look for in a qualified well drilling company are that they should have several (the more the better) years of experience and be in good standing with the State Board of Contractors as well as with the local health department.

In addition to these basic qualifications of a Bloomington MN well drilling company, you will want to ask about the following:

• Can they provide at least three references for local work? Be sure that you follow up on these and talk to the people who provided the referrals. Be sure to ask about the company’s workmanship as well as their attention to things like clean up and care for their surroundings. 
• Is the well drilling company licensed or registered with your state environmental agency? There are specific requirements for each state. You may wish to look up your state’s mandates so you can be sure that the company you are considering is in accordance with these.
• Does the company understand the local geology, as well as any state or local requirements regarding well drilling? Not all environments are created equal, so it is necessary that the company recognize any characteristics that may be distinctive to your region.
• Does the company offer type of maintenance, repair or warranty options? No matter how fantastic a well drilling company may be, it is still wise to hire a company that plans and provides those “In the event of ...”scenarios. If a company is not willing to stand behind its work, find someone else!

As with any type of work or endeavor, that requires a contract, do not sign anything until there is a clear understanding of what to expect, and that those expectation are stated in a written contract!

Water well drilling facts and figures

Here are some interesting facts and figures on water and well drilling from our Faribault well drilling experts:

Water

• Water expands by 9% when it freezes
• Only about 1% of all water can be used for all of our needs. The rest is either trapped in ice caps or too salty or undrinkable. 
• The same amount of water is available as when the earth formed. 
• The average person can live for only about a week without water. 
• The average U.S. resident uses about 50 gallons of water per day. 
• The quality of water is influenced by natural factors (rock, gravel, sand, etc.) and pollution (agriculture, aquifer protection, etc.). 
• Approximately half of all household water is used outside for lawn and garden care.
• The bathroom is where the most water is used inside the home.
• The United States consumes twice the rate of other industrialized nations.

Water Well Drilling

• Your well be protected against all types of contamination with a properly sealed cap.
• "Smelly" water is often the result of sulfur, which can also corrode your plumbing. 
• Studies have found most would prefer to have their own private well. 
• A properly constructed well can be an asset to your property. 
• Your well won't go dry from using too much water.
• "Rusty" wells are usually the result of iron/manganese in the groundwater.

Some figures: 

• 1.2 billion: People without access to clean water. 
• 6.8 billion: The number of gallons American flush down the toilet every day. 
• 80: Percentage of fresh water used for irrigation crops and thermoelectric generation. 
• 8.34 pounds: The amount one gallon of water weighs. 
• 4,000: Number of gallons of water evaporated off one acre of a corn field.

Well Drilling: Why NOT To DIY

It's no secret that costs are going up, and it's smart to save money wherever you can. So, instead of hiring professionals, we might instead do the job ourselves to hold on to the cash. Maybe we handwash our car instead of going through an automated one. Or maybe we eat meals at home more instead of going out.

However, there are some things that no matter the cost, we should get a professional to handle. Doctors are a good example. But, what about well drilling? Should you seek out a professional Scott County well drilling company or go it alone? As we discussed a while back in an article, it's better to hire a pro than trying to do it alone:

Accidents can happen when you fix a sink, but a sink is just a tiny percentage when compared to a well. It's wise to be frugal and practical, but you should not skimp when it comes to drilling or repairing your well.

Well drilling take a lot of know how and the right machinery. You'll have to know where to dig, how far to dig, what to do once the well is dug and so on. It might seem easy enough, but there is far more to it than just that digging and "putting in" a well.

Read the entire article: "Well Drilling: Why It's Best to Work with a Well Drilling Company."

Why You Should Jump on the Geothermal Energy Bandwagon

Geothermal is booming. More and more homeowners are choosing to outfit their homes with a geothermal heating and cooling system instead of one powered by traditional energy source. We wrote an article a while back detailing why you should think about jumping on the geothermal bandwagon and noted:

There are even economic benefits to supporting the geothermal movement. As geothermal energy takes off and becomes more used, it could add many jobs to the economy, and encourage economic growth.

It's more imperative, more than ever, that we support our local businesses and industries. The Minneapolis geothermal sector is booming, thanks to a great amount of geothermal energy under the Minnesota surface. By using geothermal energy, you're cutting down your home's energy costs, helping to save the planet and supporting your local economy.

Read the entire article: "Geothermal: Why You Should Hop on the Geothermal Energy Bandwagon."