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into a drilled hole that is 300-to-600 feet deep into the ground . To make these holes the appropriate depth for the heating needs of the system , we use different construction drill rigs . For instance , if we are working on a bigger project with a large house , we ’ ll need to drill deeper , and we ’ ll probably have multiple portals . In contrast , if we are on a smaller project that requires less heating , we would need either fewer or shorter boreholes . Once that ground loop is installed , it circulates a fluid made of water and glycol that can extract heat from the ground and into the home . The second part of the process involves the heat pump itself , which transfers the heat from the fluid to the indoor air . Lastly , the cooled fluid is subsequently circulated back into the ground loop to absorb more heat , and the cycle repeats . Dandelion ’ s ground source heat pumps are over four times as efficient as heating with fossil fuel systems . Moreover , as our heat pumps run on electricity , our customers are empowered to completely ditch oil and propane which has vast benefits for the environment ,” explains George .
Ahead of the curve
George delves into the environmental benefits of Dandelion ’ s heat pumps . “ By using electricity only to power the heat pumps , we avoid using fossil fuels . Additionally , our heat pumps are significantly more efficient than generic boilers and other heating systems . As a result , we are reducing an estimated 40 percent of emissions from residential housing . In fact , geothermal systems produce zero process emissions . When paired with clean and renewable electricity sources such as solar power , the only emissions that come from geothermal systems would be those produced during the manufacturing process of the system itself , such as emissions from equipment that runs on fuel ,” he enlightens .
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