Efficient Heating and Cooling Starts Underground.
Geothermal Systems
Geothermal systems use the steady temperature below your property to help heat and cool your home more efficiently. Behrends installs the underground loop field that makes the system work.
Use the Ground Beneath You
A geothermal system transfers heat through underground loops, using the steady temperature below the surface to support heating and cooling. Behrends installs the underground loop field, from drilling and loop placement to connecting the lines.
We coordinate with your HVAC contractor’s system design and help plan the field around your property’s layout and access. Once the underground work is complete, your HVAC contractor connects and finishes the indoor equipment.
Coordinated Planning
We work from the system requirements your HVAC contractor provides.
Proper Loop Fields
Drilled and installed based on the size and needs of your geothermal system.
Clean Installation
Careful drilling, trenching, fusion, and backfill from start to finish.
Clear Communication
We explain what we’re doing and what needs to happen next.
The Geothermal Installation Process
A geothermal project has to be planned before the drilling begins. We help make sure the underground side of the system is installed with the same care as the equipment inside your home.
We Review the System Requirements
Before drilling, we look at the geothermal plan and confirm how many loops are needed, how deep they need to go, and where the field should be placed.
We Coordinate With Your HVAC Contractor
Your HVAC contractor sizes the system. We handle the drilling and underground loop installation that supports that system.
We Plan the Loop Field Location
We look at access, property layout, trenching needs, and where the lines need to enter the home so the installation makes sense long term.
We Drill the Geothermal Loops
Most geothermal loops are drilled vertically into the ground. The number and depth of the holes depend on the system design.
We Connect the Underground Field
After the loops are installed, the lines are fused together and connected so fluid can move through the field and transfer heat with the ground.
We Prepare It for Final Connection
Once the underground work is complete, the system is ready for the HVAC contractor to connect and finish the indoor equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Behrends do for a geothermal system?
We install the underground portion of the system. That typically includes drilling the vertical loop field, installing the loops, fusing the lines, and preparing the underground side for connection.
Do you size the geothermal system?
The HVAC contractor usually sizes the system based on the home and heating and cooling needs. We use that information to install the proper number of geothermal loops.
How deep are geothermal loops?
Many vertical geothermal loops are drilled around 200 feet deep, but the final depth and number of holes depend on the system design.
Where does the geothermal field go?
That depends on the property layout, access, utility locations, and where the system needs to enter the home. We help plan a location that works for installation and long-term use.
Is geothermal the same as a water well?
No. A closed-loop geothermal system does not use groundwater. It uses underground loops to transfer heat through the steady temperature below the surface.
Will the yard be disturbed?
There will be drilling and trenching involved. We do the work as carefully as possible and explain what areas will be affected before the project begins.
Can geothermal be installed for a new home?
Yes. New construction is often a good time to plan geothermal because the site is already being prepared and the system can be coordinated with the build.
Do I need to talk to an HVAC contractor first?
Usually, yes. The HVAC contractor determines the system size and equipment needs. Once that plan is in place, we can handle the underground drilling and loop installation.