We're in the home stretch...

This should be the last week of the geothermal install. Today the old furnace was removed, the A/C compressor disconnected, the old water heater removed as well. New electric water heater installed and temporarily wired in so we have hot water while the project is being completed. The water softener was relocated a few feet and the platform all the equipment sat on was removed. Now everything is at ground level, elevation not needed since there is no pilot light on the water heater anymore. The main geothermal unit (Water Furnace Envision series) was placed on its stand.

Still to come: ductwork connections, thermostat replacements, connecting the well plumbing, finalizing the wiring and covering the pipes on the front of the house, removal of the second HVAC system that is still keeping the bedroom cool, and connecting the two separate systems together with ducts and motorized dampers. Should be done this week!


Before the changes. Old gas water heater on the left, water softener and furnace unit.



Disassembling the furnace.



Furnace removed, platform below going soon.



Here's what was under the platform...more old rat nests and the air return from the house.



End of day, platform gone, new electric water heater installed, geo main unit and the softener.