Geothermal Reliable Enough For a Part Time House

[jjg]

I am planning a winter house in SC. It will be occupied off and on about six months a year. I am considering a pump and dump system from a well to a pond. Are these systems reliable enough to be left alone for long periods?

Thanks for your help.

[George2]

I am planning a winter house in SC. It will be occupied off and on about six months a year. I am considering a pump and dump system from a well to a pond. Are these systems reliable enough to be left alone for long periods?

Thanks for your help.

Geothermal are probably the most reliable systems out there. As always, it depends on the quality and knowledge of the install.

[luv2cruiserccl]

I agree with geoege2 have one in my own home would not have anything else Are you more worried about heat or cool when you are away?

[skippedover]

I agree with all on the premise that a geo system is among the most reliable. However, having been in business for many, many, years, I've seen innumerable losses due to vacant houses. And the homeowner's insurance company is the first to start running if the damage is excessive and the house was unoccupied. So if freezing temperatures are part of the program, I'd highly recommend you at least have 2-modes of heat (geo and electric), remote monitors so you'll know if the heat goes off and turn the water to the house off when you're gone. Homes are meant to be occupied and our forefathers who had beach houses didn't actually have houses, they had shacks. No central plumbing, no heat at all. Just them, four walls and the ocean. A house with all the accoutrements and left vacant, IMO, is a disaster waiting to happen. Hire a house sitter and you should rest a lot easier.