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Geothermal Installation Steps Explained

Step 1: System Design & Loop Size

We start by designing a geothermal system tailored to your home. The size of your home, its construction, and the type of soil will determine the size of the equipment and the loop. Denser soils like rock and clay transfer more heat, while sandy soils absorb less. Generally, drier ground requires a larger loop field. Our expert installers analyze your home’s heating and cooling needs to calculate the right size geothermal heat pump. Proper sizing is crucial; too small, and it strains to meet demands, increasing utility bills. Too large, and it cycles on and off too frequently, reducing efficiency and comfort.

Step 2: Outdoor Drilling & Loop Field Installation

We can install loop fields for both new constructions and existing homes, either vertically or horizontally. The choice depends on your available space and ground conditions.

Directional Loop Field: This popular method offers the best thermal transfer and is suitable for almost any property, even those under an acre. The pipes are inserted in a way that makes direct contact with native soils.

Vertical Loop Field: Ideal for smaller properties, this method involves drilling holes 150-200 feet deep and feeding piping into them. These pipes are connected in a loop pattern, threaded into your home, and attached to the heat pump.

Low Impact Drilling Method: Our unique, low-impact drilling method reduces property disruption and construction time, providing superior thermal conductivity. This ensures minimal damage to your landscape and trees, making it perfect for properties with many obstructions.

Step 3: Indoor Installation & Calibration

Retrofit Installation: We remove your old system, provide drilling, install the geothermal heat pump, electrical connections, ducting, thermostat, and calibrate everything within about two and a half weeks. The new heat pump is quiet, durable, and long-lasting.

Existing System Replacement: We replace your old furnace and air conditioner with a new unit, making necessary duct work modifications. This includes new duct fittings, flow center, pumps, condensate lines, pad, auxiliary heat module, thermostatic controls, and system calibration. Installation typically takes one week.

New Construction: For new builds, we design custom sheet metal, drill, and install the loop field and system, connecting everything for a thorough test.

Our installations are handled by a skilled team led by a licensed installer with over 15 years of experience.

Brand Equipment

There is no “one size fits all” in heat pumps. There are multiple brands to choose from and our 20+ years of experience has narrowed down the field but certain systems are great but not for your particular situation. Leave it to us to choose the best system at the best price. For this reason we are not held to any one brand, our partnerships offer the ability to charge you less but do not require we sell their brand only which is often the case for some installers.

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North Andover, MA

Dann Nicolosi, Homeowner

4/5
“Ultra Geothermal converted my duplex home from electric to baseboard heating to a forced air heating & cooling system with multiple zones. The price they gave me was very reasonable and I’m very pleased with the work and the performance of my new system. I would refer their services to anyone interested in any type of a heating & cooling system.”

Hillsborough, NH

Eric Ruben, Contractor

5/5
“I have been a contractor for over 20 years now on my own and now for a very reputable builder in the lakes region of New Hampshire. I have worked with many HVAC companies over the years and Ultra is by far the best company I have every worked with. They have been there through all my needs and they can do anything HVAC related and do it well. They have never let me down!”
5/5
“The EPA has published reports saying that geothermal is the most environmentally friendly and energy efficient system available. The average operating cost for heat, hot water and air conditioning is at least a 50 percent savings over a code-built home with fossil fuels. Responsibly installed, these systems can be quiet and comfortable.”

Skyline Industries

Valerie Tobin, Builder

5/5
“Ultra works within my schedule, does a thorough job, and stands behind its name and its products. They have constantly tried to go out and find products that are both cost effective and energy efficient.”