Geothermal

Find Alternatives to Your Heating and Cooling with Geothermal Systems from TCI Companies

As hot or cold as temperatures can get in Illinois and across the Midwest, there’s one place where temperatures always stay consistent: underground! That’s right; whether in freezing winter temperatures or in summer’s scorching heat, the ground five feet below the surface always stays between 60 °F and 65 °F. You can take advantage of this consistently comfortable temperature by utilizing a geothermal system to heat and cool your property. Allow TCI Geothermal to assist in installing geothermal wells and loop systems for your home, business, or educational facility. Our geothermal services are the Greater Peoria area’s best!

How Do Geothermal Systems Work?

Geothermal systems aren’t your “typical” heating and cooling. Geothermal systems work by harnessing underground temperatures to regulate indoor temperatures. A series of pipes, known as a loop system, is buried underground, where a propylene glycol or methanol solution is constantly circulated throughout the pipes. Depending on the time of year, this loop system has different effects:

• Winter Loop – The earth’s heat is absorbed via the geothermal loop system and extracted via an indoor heat pump, pushing warm air throughout your property.
• Summer Loop – Hot air is taken from inside and deposited underground while the ground’s cooler temperatures are distributed throughout your property’s interior.

Why Should You Invest in Geothermal Heating & Cooling?

Admittedly, geothermal systems are a significant investment for any homeowner or business. However, with some of the benefits and cost savings from geothermal heating and cooling in the long run, installing geothermal wells and loops is well worth the cost. With our geothermal services, you can look forward to:

• Excellent Energy Efficiency – Your HVAC system will use a lot of power to keep up with the temperature demands of the season. Conversely, geothermal systems only use a fraction of the energy HVAC systems do. On average, geothermal heat pumps can reduce energy consumption by up to 44% and 72% when compared to standard AC equipment.
• Greater Cost Savings – Because energy usage is drastically reduced, the money you save on monthly utility bills is substantial. In not much time, your geothermal system’s cost savings will more than make up for the installation cost.
• Quiet Operation – Because geothermal systems don’t rely on loud condenser units to function, they run exceptionally quiet compared to their HVAC counterparts. In turn, this quiet operation can create a more relaxing atmosphere in and around your home.
• Increased Longevity – Geothermal systems have fewer moving parts than HVAC systems. That means there’s less to break or wear down for your geothermal heating and cooling! In fact, you can expect your system’s pump to last up to 20+ years and the well and loop system to last up to 50 years.
• Eco-Friendly – By leveraging the earth’s natural temperatures, geothermal systems have a much lower carbon footprint than traditional heating and cooling. There’s no reliance on fossil fuels and minimal energy used, lending to the environmentally friendly nature of geothermal wells and pumps.
• Exceptional Comfort – A geothermal heat pump and loop can keep your home at the perfect temperature all year long. Since the ground’s internal temperature does not change, your property’s interior will always stay wonderfully cool or the right amount of warm, no matter the season.

Who Can Use a Geothermal System?

Anyone! Homeowners can utilize geothermal heating and cooling to maintain their home’s temperatures. However, TCI Geothermal supplies our geothermal services for more than Midwestern residents. We also provide geothermal well drilling for commercial, industrial, and educational facilities. Many large-scale industrial facilities, office buildings, and academic campuses use geothermal heat pumps to keep heating and cooling costs down. The longevity of geothermal systems also lends to their value as long-term investments into the comfort and quality of your facility.