Geothermal Systems Provide "Free" Hot Water April 23, 2011 What is a Desuperheater? There are a lot of new products on the market that seek to deliver hot water more efficiently. New technologies such as on-demand production, heat pump water heaters are just a few options available. The question is, do these options make sense here in Defiance ? Before you buy a technology that has a single function, consider a geothermal solution. A Defiance geothermal heat pump offers heating, cooling, and free hot water - all from a single unit. A desuperheater captures the normally wasted heat generated by a unit's compressor and applies it to treat the water. Although additional heat is produced in both heating and cooling modes, the hot water advantage is greatest while the unit is cooling. In the summer, geothermal units run more frequently and can supply most, if not all, of your hot water. During the colder fall, winter, and spring months - when the desuperheater isn't capturing as much excess heat - you'll have to use your existing water heating process. If you'd like to have geothermal provide 100% of your hot water needs. Like solar solutions, they qualify for the 30% federal tax credit. But unlike solar solutions, geothermal provides hot water 24 hours a day, rain or shine. Hot water - it's one more reason to choose geothermal products. Set up an appointment today with one of our specialists to evaluate your needs, and whether or not a geothermal solution makes sense for you. Back To News