Geothermal wells are becoming more popular across the country, and with good reason. They offer a lot of benefits that other types of new wells don’t always provide. The team at Stackhouse & Son have installed a lot of these wells for their customers in Bloomsburg, PA. They’ve outlined a few of the unique benefits you’ll want to consider as you decide whether a geothermal well is right for your property.

The Difference of Geothermal Wells

1. Cost Savings in a Tax Credit

The federal geothermal tax credit has been reinstated, retroactive to January 1, 2017, and extended to January 1, 2022. The tax credit sits at 30% until 2019, then will be 26% in 2020 and 22% in 2021. This causes a significant amount of savings over the years, especially for people who currently have a geothermal well or plan to install one soon.

2. Environmental Friendliness

Because it runs on geothermal energy, which is a renewable resource, a new well is one of the most sustainable and efficient systems available. A geothermal system pulls heat from the earth instead of the air. Because of this, no pollutants are emitted when the energy is captured.

3. Easy & Low-Cost Operation

The combination of the tax credit and low energy usage makes the geothermal well extremely cost-effective over the years. Because the entire system is underground, it’s well-protected from the elements and requires little maintenance. These pumps usually last at least 20 years, and the plumbing in the rest of the system can last up to 50 years.

Stackhouse & Son has been a family-owned and -operated company serving Columbia County with well drilling and repair for more than 46 years. If you need a new well installed, they can analyze your property to find the best location and provide you a free estimate. They are experts in geothermal wells and use only the highest quality equipment for your new well. See their work online, and call (570) 784-5034 to schedule a consultation.