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One of the best ways to reduce heating costs is by using the earth's geothermal energy to your advantage. Here to explain further is Mill Creek Heating, Willamette Valley's premier HVAC systems experts. By following these simple suggestions, you'll be well on your way to using your heating system more effectively—and you'll help the environment, too:

  • Invest In Insulation: No heating system can compete against a poorly-insulated home. Identify all of the areas in your home that could be responsible for drafts, including windows, doors, attics, and crawlspaces, and then make the necessary improvements. Once these areas are sufficiently sealed, you will truly be able to appreciate any improvements you make to your heat and air units.
  • Consider Thermostat Placement: Did you know that thermostat placement is just as important as its programming? Keeping your thermostat too close to entrances will make it respond to temperature variations too quickly—and waste power in the process. On the other hand, keeping it in a central location where the temperature doesn't fluctuate much will minimize how hard it works. A technician from Mill Creek Heating is happy to inspect your home to help you find the thermostat location that's most cost-effective.
  • Turn On Your Ceiling Fan: Did you know that the direction your ceiling fan spins plays a direct role in how air travels? If yours has a winter setting, use it to draw warm air back down (instead of letting it escape upwards).
  • Use Geothermal Power: One of Mill Creek Heating's specialties is their geothermal energy installations. Geothermal systems are some of the most energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly ways to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer, and they're being widely used for space heating, hot water, and even some industrial applications . Why not give it a try? Your investment in this renewable energy source will go a long way.

Ready to install a more efficient thermostat or upgrade your heating system? Mill Creek Heating is available online or by calling their Turner, OR, office at (503) 749-1000.

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