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Install Geothermal LLC serves Chicago, Illinois and surrounding areas with innovative geothermal heating and cooling retrofits for existing homes and buildings. Operating from their location on East 71st Street, the company specializes in ground source heat pump installations utilizing loop systems that exchange heat between homes and the earth's stable underground temperatures. What sets Install Geothermal apart is their proprietary lightweight, portable drilling equipment—approximately couch-sized—enabling installations in basements and tight urban spaces where traditional truck-mounted drills cannot operate. This technology makes geothermal viable in city settings and older construction, contrary to common misconceptions. Homeowners benefit from incentives including ComEd rebates up to $6,000 and GREC rebates reaching $25,200. The company emphasizes experienced workers committed to sustainable energy solutions that reduce environmental impact while lowering utility expenses. Contact Install Geothermal at 773.453.2746 or [email protected] to explore how geothermal heating and cooling can transform your Chicago property's efficiency.
Company background: Install Geothermal LLC is Chicago's urban geothermal specialist operating proprietary portable drills (couch-sized) that enable geothermal retrofits in basements and tight urban spaces where truck-mounted equipment cannot access. IGSHPA certified installer. Owner: Paul Johnson. IL General Contractor License TGC134739. Also authorized Enertech dealer.
Install Geothermal operates proprietary couch-sized portable drills enabling geothermal retrofits in Chicago basements and tight urban spaces where traditional truck-mounted equipment cannot access.
Geothermal heat pump installations in Illinois require specific permits and compliance with state regulations regarding well drilling, loop installation, and refrigerant handling. Contact your local building department for specific requirements in your area.
Install Geothermal specializes in retrofitting existing Chicago homes and buildings using proprietary lightweight, portable drilling equipment approximately couch-sized, enabling installations in basements and tight urban spaces where traditional truck-mounted drills cannot operate.
The federal 30% residential tax credit ended for systems installed after December 31, 2025. ComEd offers up to $6,000 in rebates, and GREC provides up to $25,200 in rebates. Typically, customers receive 40-60% of total installation costs back in the first year from combined tax credits and incentive programs.
Geothermal systems use a piping loop that takes advantage of stable underground temperatures. Water circulates in the loop to exchange heat between your home, the ground source heat pump, and the earth, contrary to common misconceptions that geothermal is only viable in rural areas.
Install Geothermal's innovative portable drilling equipment allows geothermal installations in basements and tight Chicago backyards where traditional truck-mounted drills cannot operate, making geothermal viable in city settings and older construction.
Yes. Install Geothermal's systems can heat up to 50% of domestic hot water while providing heating and cooling to the home.
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Geothermal heat pump installations in Illinois may require drilling permits, environmental site assessments, and compliance with local well and thermal energy regulations. Requirements vary by jurisdiction and system type (vertical, horizontal, open-loop). Contact your local municipality, state energy office, or a licensed geothermal installer for specific permitting requirements in your area.
