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Hydronics Solves Geothermal Conversion Challenges in Honeoye Falls Home

Hydronics Solves Geothermal Conversion Challenges in Honeoye Falls Home

We recently finished a conversion of two-story home in Honeoye Falls from propane space and potable water heating to geothermal space heating and cooling (i.e. air conditioning) and potable hot water heating. We located the horizontal ground loop in a

LCgeothermal August 4, 2020January 27, 2021 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Heat Pump Compatible Thermostat Not Required

thermostat

Typically, you need to control air-sourced and ground-sourced (geothermal) heat pump systems that are doing heating and cooling duty with a thermostat that is “heat pump compatible”.  That’s because an additional terminal on the thermostat is required to signal to

LCgeothermal February 11, 2018February 12, 2018 Geothermal No Comments Read more

Buffer Tanks and Outdoor Reset for Hydronic Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

Buffer Tanks and Outdoor Reset for Hydronic Geothermal Heat Pump Systems

I’m often asked by clients, why do we need a buffer tank (with a hydronic – water-to-water – geothermal system)? After all, they add cost and take up space. The reason for a buffer tank is to enable reasonably long

LCgeothermal November 2, 2017 Geothermal No Comments Read more

Hydronics and Radiant Flooring Disasters

Hydronics and Radiant Flooring Disasters

I recently was contacted by a homeowner who was having problems with his new radiant floor heating installation. Despite the vague description of symptoms, I suspected that the installer may have fouled up the hydronic design, i.e. the piped delivery

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The Versatility of Geothermal with Hydronics: From Baseboard to Air Conditioning

Air handler with duct work

It’s not uncommon to encounter prospective clients who heat with baseboard and would like to have air conditioning. The challenge of this situation is that air conditioning generally requires a forced-air distribution system (so the condensate can be conveniently collected

LCgeothermal August 23, 2017August 23, 2017 Geothermal, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Long Term Savings of Converting to a Geothermal System

Long Term Savings of Converting to a Geothermal System

If you are wondering what the long term net savings by converting to a geothermal heating & cooling system, we will try to answer that question by taking a look at a typical system conversion: a family of four in

LCgeothermal July 28, 2017July 31, 2017 Geothermal, Geothermal Cost Savings No Comments Read more

If Geothermal is So Great, Why Aren’t More People Converting?

Family Using Geothermal

That’s a fair question and one that I’ve heard from others, including my own dad who questioned my sanity when I got into this business. When presented with the facts, the case is very compelling for many to convert their

LCgeothermal July 17, 2017 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Radiant Flooring in Canandaigua, NY

Gypsum Cement Pouring

We just finished installing a radiant floor heating system as part of a complete kitchen remodeling in a beautiful old home walking distance from downtown Canandaigua. Because the kitchen was stripped to the subfloor in preparation for a new hardwood

LCgeothermal July 10, 2017June 2, 2020 Radiant Flooring, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Geothermal Ground Loop: Your Own Personal Utility and a Lifestyle Change

Geothermal Ground Loop

A key and unique component of any geothermal / ground sourced heat pump (GSHP) system is the ground or earth loop. Regardless of the loop configuration, its function is the same: to extract solar energy stored in the ground and

LCgeothermal June 4, 2017June 6, 2017 Geothermal No Comments Read more

Folding a Geothermal Installation into a New Mortgage: Lower Payments for a Superior Solution

Building a new home with geothermal heating and cooling

Don’t miss this opportunity! Without a doubt, the economics of a geothermal heating & cooling system are the best when planned and incorporated into new construction: You need an HVAC system anyway, why not the solution that offers superior comfort

LCgeothermal May 24, 2017June 6, 2017 Geothermal No Comments Read more
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  • Home
  • Geothermal Heating & Cooling Energy Advantages
    • FAQ
  • How Geothermal Works
    • Geothermal Heat Pumps and Ground Loops
    • Auxiliary Electric Resistance Heat in Forced-Air Systems
    • Hydronic Heating
    • Radiant Floor Design Considerations
    • Baseboard Considerations
  • Economics
    • Incentives
    • Financing
    • Economics of Converting from Heating Oil to Geothermal
    • Economics of Converting from Propane to Geothermal
  • System Ownership
    • Auxiliary Electric Resistance Heat in Forced-Air Systems
    • Maintenance
    • Dehumidification
    • Two-Stage or Variable-Speed?
  • The Lake Country Difference
    • Meet the Owner
    • Meet The Team
    • What Our Clients Are Saying
    • Blog
    • Project Profile
      • “Green” Customer in Penn Yan
      • Raised Ranch in Keuka Park, NY
  • Events
  • Contact Us

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