2011 Tax Credit Extension for HVAC
As part of the recently passed tax bill, the 25C tax extension for residential high efficiency property has been extended for one year. This legislation included several significant changes in the 2011 tax credits compared to the 2009-2010 tax credits. The maximum tax credit that can be claimed for 2011 has been reduced from $1500 [...]
Tax Credit Opportunity to Save $1500 Ends Soon!
The end of the Federal Tax Credits for energy efficiency is approaching quickly. Now is the time to make sure you take advantage of this opportunity to reduce taxes and save on energy bills. Homeowners who invest in high efficiency air conditioners or heat pumps can tap into the multi-billion dollar economic stimulus package that [...]
HVAC Tax Credits in 2009 Stimulus
We have recently received many questions regarding the new HVAC Tax Credits in the Stimulus Package. To best explain the credits, we have pulled information from a variety of resources including EnergyStar.gov and the ACCA. Below is a generalized summary of the tax credits. Please keep in mind that the tax credits are for qualifying [...]
New Air Conditioning Installation Pictures
As promised, here are some before and after pictures of the new system installation at my home that I spoke about in an earlier post. To recap, we chose to replace our 10 year old Rheem system with a new High Efficiency Comfortmaker 15 SEER heat pump. For more about the benefits we have experienced [...]
4 Common Home Improvement Misconceptions
If The Better Business Bureau Doesn’t Have Any Complaints Against The Contractor, He Must Be Qualified. This is a common and often costly misconception. In fact, just because a contractor doesn’t have any complaints with the BBB, does not mean you’re working with someone who is a reputable professional. You need to investigate the company [...]
Finding the Right HVAC Contractor – 10 Questions to Ask
Hiring an air conditioning or heating contractor can be intimidating. After all, replacing your central air conditioning system can be one of the most expensive home improvement projects. Below are 10 common and necessary questions to ask your potential air conditioning contractor: Are you licensed? Make sure your HVAC contractor is properly licensed. In the [...]


