A new, high-efficiency HVAC system is one of the best ways to save energy and lower your carbon footprint. Unfortunately, a new system can also be expensive. That's why the federal government offers a number of tax rebates and other incentives when you purchase and install a new system. It encourages energy savings and helps fight climate change. Here are some of the HVAC rebates currently on offer.
Advanced, main air circulating fan. This amounts to a more-efficient blower motor for your furnace. If you purchase a new furnace before the end of this year with a circulating fan that uses 2% or less of the furnace's total energy, you can claim a $50 rebate.
Air-source heat pump. In climates like Oklahoma's, a heat pump is an incredibly efficient heating and cooling option. If you get a split-system heat pump with a SEER rating greater than 15 or a packaged system with a SEER rating greater than 14 and purchase and install it by the end of this year, you can claim a $300 tax rebate. That's one of the best HVAC rebates we've ever heard of.
Natural gas, propane, or oil furnace. The average AFUE rating for home furnaces is 80-85. However, if you buy a high-efficiency model, with an AFUE above 95, you can get up to a $200 tax rebate. That includes $150 for the furnace itself, plus the $50 fan rebate we mentioned earlier. This is also one of the better HVAC rebates we know of.
Gas, propane, or oil hot-water boiler. This rebate for efficient boilers is the same as for efficient furnaces. Buy one with an AFUE over 95 before Dec. 31 and get a $150 tax rebate.
Geothermal heat pump. This underground system uses renewable energy, which makes it very appealing for reducing your carbon footprint. If you purchase and install a geothermal system before Dec. 31, 2022, you can claim a 26% tax rebate. If you wait until 2023 to buy it, the rebate goes down to 22%.
To explore more home-comfort options that qualify for HVAC rebates, contact us at Air Assurance. We make sure Broken Arrow's heating and cooling systems are efficient and high-quality.
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Air Conditioning PSO Rebates - Tulsa, OK
You may or may not have heard about the many rebates available throughout the year on making your home more efficient and comfortable. We'll do our best here to explain a few of them. But know, that Air Assurance will work hard to get you the most money back for utility savings and better indoor air quality. We have been recognized each year as one of the contractors able to provide huge savings for our clients.
PSO Rebates - Tulsa, OK
Utility Rebates: Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) along with Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) are providing HUGE rebate opportunities for home efficiency upgrades. PSO offers up to $5,000 off the total invoice amount when you complete two or more upgrades at once. Qualifying upgrades include comfort system replacement, insulation upgrades, home and duct sealing, window replacement, and more. You can read more about the Home Performance program here.
ONG Gas Rebates - Tulsa, OK
ONG is paying up to $1950 to switch from Electric to Gas Heating. They also have monies set aside for high efficiency furnace upgrades, high efficiency water heating upgrades, high efficiency gas dryer upgrades, as well as rebates to service your furnace during the heating season. OGE, Verdigris Valley, and other outlaying utility companies also offer rebates in their service areas. Again, Air Assurance does all the work for you to make sure you get the maximum rebate possible with no hassles!
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Any opportunity to save money on the next purchase is always welcomed with open arms. Thanks to HVAC rebates, you can get a new HVAC system for much less than the usual retail price. To be eligible for a rebate, your new system must meet certain requirements. Here are some of the HVAC rebate options that are available to Oklahomans.
The Public Service Company of Oklahoma has a number of rebate programs for efficient HVAC equipment. They offer rebates of up to $900 for a heat pump or air conditioner replacement, $1200 for duct replacement, $700 for duct sealing and $5,000 for whole-house energy efficiency upgrades.
Oklahoma Natural Gas is offering up to $1950 for conversion from an electric furnace to a natural gas furnace. They also have an $850 rebate for switching from an electric to a natural gas water heater.
Verdigris Valley Electric Cooperative offers rebates for Energy Star-qualified heat pumps, electric water heaters and room air conditioners. They have a $50 rebate for air conditioners and offer up to $199 for electric water heaters with efficiency ratings of .90 and above, and up to $300 per ton for geothermal heat pumps with an SEER/EER value of 19.1 or greater.
Manufacturers offer rebates and incentives when you purchase their high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment. Lennox offers up to $1700 for qualifying systems. You can choose cash rebates, extended financing options or extended warranties. Regardless of the rebates you choose, your local dealer will handle all the paperwork for you.
Air Assurance also offers rebates from time to time. These may include seasonal promotions such as the "Free Air Conditioner Promotion," celebration specials, and Internet-only coupons just to mention a few.
By taking advantage of these great HVAC rebates and incentives, you can make significant savings on your next HVAC equipment purchase to add to the energy savings and lower utility bills you'll enjoy. For more information on the available HVAC rebates and how you can take advantage of them, please contact us at Air Assurance. We've been serving the Broken Arrow area for more than 30 years.
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This is the time of year when adding insulation is important for keeping the cold Oklahoma winter air out, and the warmed, humidified air inside. In addition to the benefits of added comfort and lower utility bills that you can expect from your investment, there is also a limited-time insulation tax credit that you can take advantage of. This tax credit is due to expire on December 31, 2011, so now is the time to act.Adding insulation to your attic is among the most cost-effective home improvement projects you can choose to perform. The insulation tax credit allotment is 10 percent of the cost of materials or up to $500. The standard types of insulation you might want to use are included in the tax credit. Examples include batts, rolls, rigid board, blow-in fibers, pour-in-place and expanding spray insulation.In addition to adding insulation to your attic and various other locations in your home, you can also make air-sealing improvements around your home that increase your energy efficiency and earn you even more tax credits. Materials such as weatherstripping, house wrap, caulk and spray foam can be used to seal up the leaks in your home. These products can go toward a greater insulation tax credit if they come with a Manufacturer’s Certification Statement.As for applying for the insulation tax credit, the process is simple. You must fill out IRS Form 5695 and submit it with your regular tax forms by April 15, 2012. The 2011 version of this form, which is the one you need to apply for 2011 insulation tax credit, is not yet available, though it will be in early 2012. Be sure to include this tax credit information on your 2011 IRS 1040 tax form as well.To get started down the road to improved home insulation, lower utility bills and a worthwhile tax credit, please contact Air Assurancein Broken Arrow today.Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. Visit our website to see our current promotions and get started today!
Heat pumps can be one of the most energy-efficient ways to heat and cool your home. Instead of using fuel energy to create heat, they move ("pump") heat from one area to another, a process that requires less energy. There are two main types of heat pumps: air-source and ground-source. An air-source heat pump works by transferring heat to and from the outside air, while a ground-source system transfers heat to and from the ground.Both types are effective, but which one works best for a Tulsa-area home? This depends partly on the size of your property and partly on how much you want to spend in an initial investment versus spending over the long run on utility bills.Ground-source heat pumps usually cost more to install than air-source systems -- up to three times as much. That's because they require digging long trenches in which to bury the extensive pipe loop systems used to exchange heat with the ground. These underground loops can require quite a bit of land area. If a home has a small yard, a ground-source system can usually still be installed by drilling deep (100- to 400-foot) holes in which to install the pipes vertically, but that drilling adds to your costs. However, recent federal tax incentives allow a 30% tax credit off the entire ground source heat pump cost!Air-source heat pumps can save installation costs, but that doesn't necessarily mean they are the better option. That's because air-source systems have a hard time pulling heat from the outside air when the winter temperature dips below 40 degrees, as it often does in Oklahoma. An air-source system can still heat your home on cold days, but it becomes much less efficient. Ground-source systems avoid this problem, and save energy overall, because the temperature below ground remains fairly constant year-round.Should you spend more now to install a ground-source system that will save money on electricity over the long run, or spend less now but face higher utility bills? At Air Assurance, we can help you answer that. Our experts can evaluate your home to estimate installation and operation costs of each type, taking the guesswork out of the decision. Contact us today. We'll be happy to help.Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information, click here. Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.
Summer is right around the corner here in the Tulsa Metro area, and that means it's just about time for your air conditioner to go back to work. If your system is old and/or approaching the end of its life, you might want to consider upgrading to a new high-efficiency air conditioning unit to provide your home with cool air. High-efficiency air conditioning units provide the best path to a cool house this summer. While they do cost a bit more upfront than standard A/Cs, you'll save a lot on utility bills, which means they'll go a long way towards paying for themselves in the long run.To find out how efficient an air conditioning unit is, look at its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating). Usually, high-efficiency air conditioning units have a SEER that falls somewhere between 16-23. By installing a high-efficiency air conditioning unit in your home, you can reduce the amount of energy you consume by as much as 30-50 percent.High-efficiency air conditioners can also improve on your home's indoor air quality. According to the EPA, poor air quality inside of homes and other buildings is one of the top five health risks to humans. High-efficiency air conditioning systems are better than standard models at filtering out dust, pollen and other allergens from the air. This is usually because of their variable speed output or 2-stage operations, allowing for a more constant level of service.So high-efficiency A/C systems kill two birds with one stone. They help you combat rising energy costs while fighting off the summer heat at the same time.If you think that your home could benefit from a more efficient air conditioning system, please contact the professionals at Air Assurance. We can help assess your needs and find the right unit for your budget and your needs.Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.
HVAC technicians go through years of training because there’s so much knowledge to take in. It’s not practical to expect the average Oklahoma homeowner to have all this information. However, Air Assurance has some terms that can give consumers a great advantage in finding the best equipment, service and savings.AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. It’s a measurement for a furnace’s efficiency. AFUE percentages rate how much heat the furnace produces compared to how much energy it takes to operate. A high efficiency furnace with an AFUE of 95 percent converts 95 percent of the fuel it consumes into usable heat. So in simple terms, for every dollar you pay the gas company to heat your home, $.95 cents is actually getting into the home while only $.05 cents is wasted. A unit that is over 20 years old is typically rated around 60 AFUE. This means that $.40 cents of every dollar is wasted through flu venting, pilot lights, insulation of the furnace cabinet, or thicker heat exchangers that trap the heat longer.SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. SEER measures the efficiency of air conditioners. It is similar to AFUE in that it measures how much cool air the units produce against how much energy they consume. High efficiency air conditioners with SEERs from around 16 to 23 get great “miles per gallon.” A system that is 20 years old is typically rated around 6 SEER. The minimum manufactured SEER rating today is 13. This could equal nearly 40% in cooling savings annually!MERV stands for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. This measurement applies to air filters. A high MERV rating means the filter traps more particles. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, using a MERV 13 is ideal, as it can trap many airborne particles and allergens.Higher MERV filters are more restrictive, and can inhibit airflow in your system. This can strain your equipment, so before running right out for a high MERV, be sure to get the advice of a qualified technician who can match a filter to your system. Note: Interesting point, Merv ratings are not governed, therefore each manufacturer can claim different Merv ratings according to different variables such as slower air flow, particle size, etc. Air Assurance has done the testing on all the filters available which is why they recommend the filters they do. This is also the reason our technicians carry our own Clean-Climate Filters. Built to our specs according to the most efficient air flow and particulate cleaning possible without harming your system.NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence. NATE is a third-party, non-profit organization providing testing and certification to HVAC technicians nationwide. The tests cover areas of the HVAC field, such as heat pumps, air distribution and air conditioning. When you work with a certified NATE technician you can be sure the service is up to national standards, and that you’re not taking chances with your contractor. Air Assurance was the first company in the country to offer their customers 100% NATE certified technicians.Understanding these four terms can help you make an educated decision on equipment and contractors, so you’ll be sure to get the most “bang for your buck.” Call Air Assurance if you have more HVAC questions. We’re happy to help!Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.
No matter whether you live in Broken Arrow, Tulsa or any other town or city across the state of Oklahoma, when you’re A/C system isn’t operating at top capacity, you certainly feel it. And when your equipment has passed the 10-year mark in age, it’s time to seriously look at replacing the system you have now with a high-efficiency air conditioning unit.When embarking on this adventure, you should be aware of the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating of the unit you will purchase. Cost-efficiency is important in these days of rising energy costs.What is SEER?The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio is the rating of an air conditioning unit, measuring the cooling output against the amount of energy (watt-hours) used over the course of a season of cooling. But what you really need to know is this: it measures how effectively a unit will cool your home. Think of it as Miles Per Gallon on a car.The higher the rating, the more energy efficient it is, and the less you will pay in cooling costs. Remember:
Older air conditioners usually have a lower SEER rating of perhaps 5 or 6.
More efficient models have a rating of at least 14 and can extend to 21+. Geothermal units can go as high as 27!
Save Money with Efficient Energy UseResidential air conditioners are currently required to be manufactured with a minimum rating of 13. But when you decide to replace your A/C system, you should look at getting a SEER rating of 14 on your unit, which qualifies it as an Energy Star air conditioner. Energy Star labels tell you you're getting energy-efficient equipment. Typically, these units also qualify for additional utility company rebates which can often offset the cost of the upgrade.When you have a long cooling season and high electricity costs, it is quite justified to spend a little more upfront for a high-efficiency A/C unit because you'll save more over time.To review your options thoroughly, it’s best to get a professional HVAC contractor to go over them with you. At Air Assurance, we are happy to answer any questions and give you our expert advice.Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information, click here. Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.
When hiring an HVAC contractor, there are a number of choices in the Tulsa, Broken Arrow region. There are a few things you should know and look for before making your decision.Know Your NeedsBefore you contact an HVAC contractor, have some idea of your needs. Take note of the model you are currently using for your heating and cooling system and its maintenance history. If it is not properly cooling certain rooms, be sure to mention these specific problems when you call the contractors.Check CredentialsBe sure any contractor you may hire is licensed and insured in Oklahoma. Go ahead and investigate how much they are insured as well. Requirements in Oklahoma for insurance are low, and may not secure you in case of a problem.Home EvaluationsThis is an essential part of an HVAC contractor’s job and they should spend a significant amount of time inspecting your current system and your home to make sure all of your needs are being met. And they are not there to just check your system. They should be looking at your insulation and windows to make sure your heating and cooling system is running as efficiently as possible without any air leaks that could cause your energy bill to spike. Anyone can replace a "box", but if they are looking at the whole home's comfort system, you know they have your best interest in mind.ReferralsMany of your neighbors and friends have used HVAC contractors before, so it would be smart to get some recommendations from them. They will also be sure to tell you who to stay away from if they have had some negative experiences in the past. Ask for testimonials.You should also get a written price and description of services signed by both parties before work begins. This will make sure you are protected by specifying various costs. Understand the warranties of not only the equipment or repaired parts, but also about the company warranties as well including labor.If you have any other questions, contact Air Assurance, and we will be glad to share our expert advice.Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information, click here. Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.
