System Check
Know exactly what your system is doing, and whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
What Goes Wrong
A surface-level check can clear a system that is quietly failing, these are the gaps that matter.
A small pressure loss in the ground loop can look normal on a quick visual check but signals a slow leak that worsens over months.
Static and operating pressure are both recorded so a developing leak is caught before it causes a full loop failure.
Pacific Northwest soil moisture degrades loop grout over time, which can dilute antifreeze concentration and reduce heat transfer efficiency.
Antifreeze concentration is tested and compared against the system’s rated specification, not just visually inspected.
A miscalibrated thermostat mimics a compressor capacity problem, leading to unnecessary component replacement before the real cause is found.
Thermostat calibration and control board function are checked as part of every inspection, ruling out simple causes early.
Without recorded readings from a prior visit, there is no way to tell whether a system is declining or simply running at its normal range.
All readings are logged in a written report so future visits can track changes rather than starting from zero each time.
Inspection Scope
A full geothermal system check spans the ground loop, mechanical components, and controls, each recorded in a written report.
Static and operating pressure are read and logged to confirm loop integrity and detect any slow leak developing underground.
Circulation pump output is measured against the system’s rated flow rate to confirm the loop is moving fluid at the correct volume.
Heat transfer fluid concentration is tested to ensure freeze protection and heat exchange efficiency meet the system’s design specification.
Compressor performance is measured against rated capacity, and the reversing valve is cycled to confirm correct heating and cooling switching.
Control board function and thermostat calibration are checked to rule out simple causes before any mechanical component is flagged for repair.
Identifies the cause of frequent on-off cycling.
Documented condition report for buyers or sellers.
Confirms system status after a power event or long idle.
Why Choose Us
We connect you with vetted local geothermal contractors who document every finding and walk you through the results before any work is proposed.
Every inspection produces a written condition report covering each checked component, so findings are documented, not verbal.
The report is structured to support a repair-versus-replacement decision, giving you a factual starting point rather than a guess.
We connect customers with vetted independent local partners who have hands-on experience with Seattle’s older residential ground loops.
Nothing beyond the inspection is scheduled until you have reviewed the written report and decided on next steps yourself.
If follow-on work is needed, the quote separates the ground loop, indoor unit, and permit fees so the total cost is clear upfront.
How It Works
01
Share the property address, system age, and the symptoms you have noticed so the right checks are prioritized from the start.
02
We arrange a local geothermal contractor to visit, carry out the full inspection, and record all pressure, flow, and output readings.
03
The contractor walks you through the condition report and the repair-or-replace findings before any further work is discussed.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Basic system inspection | $150-$300 |
| Detailed diagnostic inspection | $300-$500 |
| Pre-purchase geothermal inspection | $400-$700 |
Tell us the property, the system age, and what you have noticed. We arrange a local geothermal contractor to inspect and deliver a written report before any further work is discussed.