If You're Seeking Residential Geothermal, Look to Us October 15, 2012 With energy costs continuing to increase, many Salem folks are looking for ways to save as much money as they can on their utilities. Quite a few folks have installed energy efficient light bulbs, made sure that their insulation is providing a proper barrier, and making sure that they shut off all of their electronics when they aren't using them. These are all excellent ways to help save on your energy costs. But there's a lot of money to be saved on your heating and cooling bills by setting up a more efficient heating and air conditioning unit. A geothermal unit can help you lower your utility bills by providing a number of benefits to the owner, encompassing ... Energy Efficiency - Traditional heating systems max out at 98% efficiency, but a residential geothermal system can deliver efficiencies of up to 500%! This is possible because for each unit of electrical energy used to heat your Salem home, 5 units of heat are siphoned from the earth, culminating in savings of up to 70%! Positive Cash Flow - In many cases, the operating expenses for your new residential geothermal system will be trumped by the savings you will see on your energy bill. Federal Tax Credit - Recoup 30% of the installation costs and see a faster return on your investment by taking advantage of the tax credit offered by the Federal Government. Low Maintenance Costs - Thanks to fewer moving parts, the lack of combustion, and with the unit being installed indoors and out of the weather, geothermal systems require very little maintenance, saving you even more money in the long run. Here at Mill Creek Heating, we sell and install the most efficient residential geothermal units around. Our heat pumps are industry-leading in design, and they all convey comfortable heating and cooling on demand. Want more details on them? Contact us today, and our team will help you find the geothermal solution that works best for your circumstance. Back To News