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Common Questions About Geothermal in West Chicago, Illinois

• How deep do geothermal wells need to be for residential installations in West Chicago?

  Geothermal wells are typically drilled between 150 and 400 feet deep, depending on the tonnage needed and soil conditions in your area. Great Lakes Geothermal assesses your specific requirements during the well field design phase to determine the optimal depth and number of loops.

• What type of piping does Great Lakes Geothermal use for geothermal loops?

  Great Lakes Geothermal installs HDPE (high-density polyethylene) loops in the boreholes. These loops are designed and guaranteed by the manufacturer to last 50 years. The wells are then backfilled with thermally conductive grout to enhance heat transfer from the loop to the earth.

• Is Great Lakes Geothermal licensed to serve the Chicago area?

  Yes. Great Lakes Geothermal is an IGSHPA-accredited installer and holds water well contractor licenses in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Indiana. They specialize in serving Chicago and Northern Illinois with over 50 years of drilling expertise.

• What happens after geothermal wells are drilled in West Chicago?

  After drilling is complete, Great Lakes Geothermal's IGSHPA-certified fusion specialists perform heat-fusion connections to tie all loops in the well field together. The loops connect to header pipe via heat fusion, the header is brought into the building, and trenches are backfilled below the frost line.

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