Tap Into the Earth: The Smartest Way to Heat & Cool Your Lowcountry Home

Are you tired of your HVAC system struggling against the sweltering Charleston summers and the surprising chill of winter nights? Traditional air-source heat pumps have to work incredibly hard to pull heat from freezing outside air in January or reject heat into 95-degree air in July.

There is a smarter, more efficient way to keep your home comfortable year-round, and the secret weapon is right beneath your feet.

What is Geothermal Heating and Cooling?

While the air temperature outside fluctuates wildly, the temperature just a few feet underground here in South Carolina remains relatively constant year-round, usually between a mild 60°F and 70°F.

A geothermal system (also known as a ground-source heat pump) takes advantage of this stable environment. Through a series of durable underground pipes called a “loop,” water circulates and exchanges heat with the earth.

• In the Summer: The system pulls heat out of your home and deposits it into the cooler ground. It’s far more efficient than trying to push hot air into an already hot day.
• In the Winter: The system absorbs that free, natural heat stored in the ground and pumps it into your home.