What if you could make home improvements that increase your comfort, lower your energy costs, add value to your home, and do something good for the environment? And what if you could get some money back from Uncle Sam at the same time?

Temp Pro Air LLC, a professional contractor who belongs to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)can show you how.

New Tax Incentives for the Homeowners
Part of the economic stimulus plan passed by Congress made significant changes and improvements to the tax incentives for federal taxpayers who install qualified higher efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in their primary residences.

You may now qualify for tax credits equal to 30% of the costs (up to a $1,500 limit) for installing a high efficiency furnace, air conditioner, or heat pump.

Changes made to the previous tax credits allow you to apply the entire $1,500 limit to a single installation. The old tax credit program limited the amount a taxpayer could to $500 and capped certain improvements.

But you have to hurry because these tax credits are only available for improvements made in 2009 or 2010. Not taking advantage of this incentive just leaves money on the table.

Why You Should Consider an Upgrade

Advances in technology over the last ten years mean that today’s higher efficiency HVAC equipment uses less energy, runs more quietly, and provides improved indoor air quality and comfort. And by using less energy and improved refrigerants, your new HVAC equipment is better for the environment.
Most homeowners would like to reduce their energy bills with higher efficiency HVAC equipment, and these tax credit help make the initial investment more affordable.

Talk to your ACCA contractor about finding the right qualified equipment that meets your budget. They can show you how much energy (and money) you could save over the long term.

ACCA is the nationwide nonprofit association of professional heating, ventilation, air conditioning,
and refrigeration contracting businesses. For more than 40 years, ACCA has provided
education and research in support of efficient, safe and healthy heating and cooling systems.

Air Conditioning Contractors of America
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• Clean your filter frequently. We recommend checking it at least every 4 weeks in our dusty desert climate.




• Do not set your thermostat lower in the cooling mode than is comfortable. The average resident is comfortable at a setting of 78 to 80 degrees in cooling mode and 72 to 74 degrees in the heating mode. During the summer months, for every degree that you lower your thermostat below 78 degrees, you increase your electric consumption by 2% to 5%.




• In the summer, setting the fan to the “on” position will allow the indoor fan to run continuous, providing continuous indoor air circulation between cycles. This continuous circulation can allow many users to set their thermostat a degree or two higher while still remaining comfortable.




• If you have a routine schedule each day, consider a programmable thermostat. It can save you money by not holding a comfortable temperature in the house while the home is vacant.




• Do not turn off your air conditioner during the day when you are away. It is much more cost effective to raise the temperature to 82 or 83 degrees. This will use less energy and still allow for the air conditioner to recover when you lower the thermostat to your desired comfort level when you return home in the evening.




• Keep all windows and doors closed.




• Close draperies on the sunny side of the house to block the suns summer rays.




• Do moisture producing chores in the early morning or at night when it’s cooler (washing clothes or dishes, mopping floors, showering, etc.)




• Plan hot work (washing and drying clothes, baking, cooking) for cooler morning or evening hours. Have your attic insulation level evaluated. If it is low, increasing the insulation can be an economic way of reducing your electric bill while increasing the overall comfort of your home.




• Verify that your attic space is well ventilated to decrease the heat build up.




• Wash the outside coil of your air conditioner with a garden hose once a year in order to keep it at top performance. Clean away debris, leaves, and shrubbery for free flow of air through the coil fins.




• Do not close off more than 20% of the registers in your home. This can cause high resistance in the duct work system. The result may be unnecessary heat build up in the furnace in the winter. In the summer, the reduction in air flow can cause icing up of the cooling coil, higher humidity levels, and can lead to possible compressor damage.




• In the cooling season, don’t run kitchen and bath exhaust fans longer than necessary.




• Do not place lamps, TV sets, or other heat producing devices beneath a wall mounted thermostat. Rising heat from the equipment may cause the air conditioning system to over-cool your house thinking that it is warmer than it really is.




• Never store anything combustible near your gas furnace.




• If you have a gas furnace, make sure that flue connections and venting are always unobstructed.




• If you smell natural gas, call the local gas company at once.




• If you have a power outage or brown out, turn off your air conditioner immediately. This may save the components from damage.




• If your system is 10-15 years or older, consider the benefits of replacing it with a more efficient system that consumes less electricity.




• Have your heating and cooling system serviced each season to keep it in tip top shape.

*David Ridolfi has been involved in the Air Conditioning and Heating field since 1976. He has held various positions including technical, supervisory, engineering, and currently business ownership. In addition, Ridolfi holds an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree from the Gateway Community College. His business, Temp Pro Air LLC, is a fully bonded and licensed company in the state of Arizona Li.#185627 and is a NATE certified company.