FHP's green technology is the most environmentally friendly way to cool and heat your home. The system has no carbon dioxide emissions or any other negative effects on the environment. FHP geothermal installations have the effect of reducing greenhouse gas emissions which are responsible for climate change. Saving energy also helps reducing the US dependence on foreign oil.

FHP's technology helps to save up to 70% on your energy bills for heating, cooling and hot water because of the higher efficient operation compared to conventional systems. Simple payback could be as short as 5 to 7 years and you can experience costs savings from the beginning. For a new installation with the cost of the system included in mortgage payment you could have a positive cash ßow from day one.

Depending on the season, our systems allow you to heat or cool your home. Experience a greater level of comfort without the hot spots from a conventional system. FHP units can be equipped with the ability to recover "waste" heat from the compressor to heat the water virtually for free and saving you extra dollars in your hot water bill.

Ground loop systems have a life expectancy in excess of 50 years. Your FHP unit is manufactured with rigorous standards ensuring trouble free operation over the life of the unit. Our residential warranty offer is among the best you will Þnd in the market.

Customer satisfaction is our goal and therefore FHP units come equipped with a unique floating base pan and an optional compressor blanket that turn our units into the quietest ones available.

Geothermal heat pumps not only provide dependable, natural heat they also provide you with more financial independence through the money the heat pumps can save.

• Geothermal heat pumps have the lowest life cycle cost today : 25% to 50% less than a conventional system
• Savings up to 70% in your energy bill depend on location and which GSHPS you use
• Will normally cost more than a conventional system, but will pay back that cost difference in a short period of time
• Local and federal Tax Credits & Rebates decrease your installation cost, which decreases payback period
• Extra money to invest on your family quality time
• Considered the technology of choice by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency

Estimated heating costs of operation for a building with 54,000 Btu/hr Design Heat Loss at -3 F. Estimates based on the following energy costs: Electricity - 9.5 cents per kilowatt hour; Natural Gas - $1.20 per therm; Propane - $1.75 per gallon; Oil - $2.25 per gallon; Dry Wood - $230 per full cord. Source: Phoenix Energy Supply; FHP Manufacturing.

Estimated CO2 emissions for a building with 54,000 Btu/hr Design Heat Loss at -3 F. Estimates based on the following CO2 emission rates: Electricity - 0.76 CO2/KWH; Natural Gas - 110 lb CO2/MBTU; Propane - 126.7 lb CO2/MBTU; Oil - 188.6 lb CO2/MBTU; Dry Wood - 323.8 lb CO2/MBTU Source: Phoenix Energy Supply; FHP Manufacturing.

Our Geothermal Heat Pump systems are the most energy and cost efficient systems on the market and therefore the greenest technology for heating and cooling. The technology uses the relatively constant temperature of the earth (thermal energy) to provide heating, air conditioning and hot water. Ground and water temperatures, 6 feet below the earth's surface, stay relatively constant throughout the year. This allows the system to provide extremely efficient heating or cooling all year long in virtually any climate. Sometimes the term "environmental comfort system" is used to describe a geothermal heat pump. This happens because a heat pump absorbs or rejects heat from the earth and has absolutely no impact on the environment.

In the COOLING mode, the refrigerant, a hot gas, is pumped from the compressor to the water-to-refrigerant heat exchanger via the reversing valve. Water, generally with an antifreeze, flowing through the water-to-refrigerant heat exchanger removes heat and the hot gas condenses into a liquid. This liquid then flows through a metering device to the air-to-refrigerant heat exchanger coil. In evaporating into a gas, the liquid absorbs heat and cools and dehumidifies the air that passes over the coil surface. The cooling cycle is completed when the refrigerant flows as a low pressure gas through the reversing valve and back to the suction side of the compressor. The fluid from the water-to-refrigerant heat exchanger is pumped to the ground loop heat exchanger where it transfers the heat to the earth. The cooled fluid then flows back to the unit.

During the HEATING mode, the refrigerant, a hot gas, is pumped from the compressor to the air-to-refrigerant heat exchanger coil via the reversing valve. In the air-to-refrigerant heat exchanger coil, the heat is removed by the air that passes over the coil surface, and the hot gas condenses into a liquid. The air is circuited to the space and provides heating for the house. The refrigerant liquid then flows through a metering system to the water-to-refrigerant heat exchanger. When evaporating into a gas, the liquid absorbs heat and cools the water. The heating cycle is completed when the refrigerant ßows as a low pressure gas through the reversing valve and back to the suction side of the compressor. In the winter the fluid in the ground loop extracts heat from the ground, raising the fluid temperature and then circulates back to the heat pump into the house.