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Common Questions About Geothermal in Morgantown, West Virginia

• How deep are geothermal wells drilled by Cato Drilling in Morgantown?

  Cato Drilling drills closed-loop vertical wells typically 100–150 feet deep, where ground temperatures remain stable at approximately 50–55°F year-round.

• What is included in Cato Drilling's start-to-finish geothermal installation service?

  Cato Drilling handles the complete geothermal system installation process, including loop field design, vertical closed-loop drilling, heat exchanger installation, and system startup.

• How do geothermal heating and cooling systems work in Morgantown homes?

  Cato Drilling's systems circulate a water/glycol solution through ground wells via an electric pump connected to a heat exchanger. During warmer months, heat is transferred from the building to the earth; during cooler months, heat is drawn from the ground and distributed through forced-air ventilation.

• What are the operational costs of a geothermal system installed by Cato Drilling?

  Geothermal systems require only electrical power to run the pump, compressor, and forced-air fan, and tend to be more economical than natural gas or oil systems. One integrated system handles both heating and cooling, reducing equipment and maintenance costs.

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