“Our 5/8” thick Infloorboard was the perfect selection for this project because it is easy to install and uses lower water temps to achieve the desired results,” he said. “Water-to-water geothermal heat pumps work great with correctly designed hydronic radiant flooring systems,” said Michael Willburn, President of Infloor Heating Systems.
“It made my work a lot easier and was a great experience. “Infloorboard was easy to install and the hardwood floor goes right over it providing better heat transfer,” he said. “This was my first time doing a water-to-water installation,” said Brad. Ductless, mini split-system air-conditioners (mini splits) were installed in every room as the cooling source, each with their own temperature settings and remote control. Hydronic radiant heating was also installed in the concrete in the basement, one of the best installation methods next to gypcrete and Infloorboard. Each room is designated as a zone, with six total, giving every room individual temperature control for heating and cooling. An additional loop was added to increase the capacity to 5-tons.Ĭagle chose Infloor Heating Systems’ signature product, Infloorboard, for the hydronic radiant heating installation method, which was put in throughout the entire living level with a hardwood floor covering. Cagle Heating & Cooling installed a 4-ton GeoComfort horizontal closed loop, water-to-water geothermal heat pump system. They worked with Enertech Global, LLC for their geothermal needs, and Infloor Heating Systems for radiant flooring supplies and support. “I think this is the most efficient system there is, and the thing of the future,” he shared. “More people need to know about this,” said Brad Cagle, President of Cagle Heating & Cooling, LLC. Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps from the U.S. Thousands of homes and buildings across the country are using geothermal heat pumps to heat and cool buildings, cleanly and inexpensively. Four to six feet below ground, temperatures remain relatively constant year-round, between 50 to 60☏, depending on the geographic location. Outdoor temperatures fluctuate with the changing seasons but underground temperatures don’t change much, thanks to the insulating properties of the earth. It only uses a small amount of electricity to drive the compressors. There are no boilers and no need for propane or natural gas. The GHP exchanges heat with the earth through a ground heat exchanger.
The system utilizes the constant heat from the ground to provide all the hot water needs for the home, radiant and domestic. In January 2014, Cagle Heating & Cooling, LLC completed their first residential installation of a geothermal water-to-water heat pump (GHP) system with Infloor radiant heating for a family in Carlisle, IN. More and more people are catching on to this clean, renewable, readily available energy resource and their ability to further improve efficiency and comfort by incorporating Infloor radiant heating. Did you know the ground beneath your feet contains enough energy to heat and cool your home, and your domestic hot water? Heat stored in the ground can be used as a fuel source harnessed through geothermal heat pumps. January 2014 Project: Infloor Heating Systems Powered by Geothermal Energy Location: Carlisle, IN Supplier: Enertech Global and Infloor Heating SystemsĪlternative energy continues to gain attention, and for good reason.