Indoor Comfort, Down to Earth Savings with Salem Geothermal Heating

Homeowners across Salem, OR, have discovered the benefits of using the energy source in their own backyards to provide heating, cooling and hot water. Salem geothermal heating and cooling systems tap into the constant temperature found a few feet below the surface of the earth, to deliver a consistent, even flow of conditioned air throughout the home, eliminating hot and cold spots.

One advantage, according to studies by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), of geothermal heating and cooling is that it's the most energy-efficient option available. The experts at Mill Creek Heating add that a Salem geothermal system relies on the most abundant source of renewable energy and a source that is available virtually anywhere in the Salem, OR, area.

The result is a system that achieves green status in more ways than one: homeowners can diminish both their carbon footprint and their utility bills. In fact, the geothermal energy savings provided by a geothermal system can be as much as 70 percent compared with a conventional system (natural gas, oil, electricity, or propane fuel). Additionally, the system eliminates noise pollution, with a sound level along the same lines a refrigerator.

A Salem geothermal system captures the free energy from the earth by using a series of pipes, called an earth loop, buried in the ground. During the heating mode, a special fluid flows through the pipe where heat energy is transferred from the ground (the heat source) to the fluid and then to the geothermal unit located in your home, supplying warm comfort. Inside the home, the heat is distributed through either a conventional duct system or a hydronic radiant heat system.

Levels of indoor air pollutants are 2-5 times higher than those outside, according to EPA tests. A Salem geothermal system confronts this concern as research shows that exposure to poor indoor air quality (IAQ) can lead to a variety of health problems such as, asthma, dizziness, fatigue and respiratory diseases.

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A variety of devices can be used to diminish the health risks associated with poor IAQ and improve the air in your home. Our product offering includes HEPA filter technology, heat recovery ventilators, electronic air cleaners and a selection of filters, all designed to work with a Salem geothermal system and contribute to good IAQ throughout the home. See the listing of products to help improve your home’s air quality.

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On the market today are numerous devices used to reduce the health risks associated with poor IAQ. Improve the air in your home with these geothermal products designed to work with their Salem geothermal system. HEPA filters, heat recovery ventilators, electronic air cleaners are among the devices and technologies that will contribute to good IAQ throughout your home.

To find a Salem geothermal system that fits your needs, please contact Mill Creek Heating or talk to an expert at [[phone]].