Enviroguard Offers Geothermal Expertise
by July 14, 2008 12:00 am 157 views
Anyone thinking about installing a geothermal heating and cooling system in their home or business need look no further than Dan Bandimere and Enviroguard Technologies in the Fort Smith region.
Bandimere offers Enviroguard products, but also acts as a consultant on residential and commercial projects.
Often, builders overestimate the need for HVAC equipment, installing far more than an efficiently constructed building needs, Bandimere said.
Geothermal systems take advantage of the relatively stable ground temperature, which in Northwest Arkansas is about 58 degrees.
The system works by running copper pipes into the ground and circulating hot or cool air through a pump, and then circulating it through the building.
Bandimere has been a consultant for several geothermal systems across the region, including hotel developments and two projects for Carroll Electric Cooperative.
Like many efficient, environmentally friendly building practices, geothermal systems are more costly upfront, but save money on utility expenses over the long term.
A geothermal system in a typical home will cost about $12,000 versus a price of about $6,000 for a typical HVAC system, but it will last much longer and result in lower bills.