Residential Geothermal Installation
Overview
Achieve completed the installation of a geothermal heating and cooling system in
an existing 3,900 square foot, colonial-style home in Ipswich, MA. The geothermal
system replaced an existing oil-fired baseboard heating system.
Design
Achieve designed a force air heating and air conditioning system based on calculated
the heat and cooling loads for the house. A Standing Column Well heat exchanger
was designed and single groundwater heat pump. Achieve configured the geothermal
system with four heating/cooling zones. The groundwater heat pump also supplies
approximately half of the domestic hot water for the residence.
Installation
The standing column well was installed to a depth of 650 feet. A single geothermal
unit is sufficient to provide all of the heating and cooling for the entire home.
Achieve installed ductwork to all four zones. Separate thermostats in each zone
control automated dampers on the supply and return ducts to maximize comfort.
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Key Site Information
Site Location:
- Ipswich, MA
- 3,900 sq. ft. residence
- Lot size 5 acres
Date of Install:
Site Details:
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Existing home retrofit for geothermal system
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Four heating and cooling zones are supported by a single geothermal unit
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Standing Column Well used as geothermal source
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