How Can You Make HVAC Rebates Work for You?

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.

What Is the Most Reliable AC Rating?

When you need to get a new air-conditioning system, it’s important to find the right one based on the AC rating. Which AC-rating systems should you use to choose a new central air conditioner? Keep the following in mind to make sure you end up with a dependable AC unit for your home.

Online Ratings

You can find many online sites that offer online ratings of AC systems, but you should be careful about which ones you use. Look for sites that are known for providing consumers with reliable AC ratings of different systems, such as Consumer Reports. These sites can help you find the highest-rated AC systems to choose from among different brands. You can use these sites to compare AC systems in order to find one that best fits your home’s cooling needs.

Energy-Efficiency Ratings

Online ratings aren’t the only rating systems to pay attention to when you need to choose a new AC unit. You should also check the SEER ratings to make sure you get an AC system that provides better energy efficiency. The seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) rating lets you know how efficient an AC system is. When you’re going over your options, you’ll notice that AC systems have a SEER rating of 13 or higher. Keep in mind that 13 is the minimum SEER rating required for AC systems. Choosing a system with a higher SEER rating provides you with even better energy efficiency.

Professional Ratings

HVAC professionals are familiar with the top-rated AC systems. Having HVAC experts assist you with choosing a new AC system can help ensure that you get the best AC unit for your home.

If you need a new air conditioner for your Broken Arrow home, please contact Air Assurance. We can help you choose a system with the right AC rating so you’ll have reliable cooling throughout the summer months.