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Check here often for the latest updates about the cooling, heating and plumbing industries ... helpful conservation tips ... the newest breakthroughs in technology ... and other need-to-know developments.

Energy Star Tax Credit

Ask about the Energy Star 95% AFUE gas heating systems, 15 SEER electric heat pump systems, and 16 SEER electric air conditioning systems which qualify for the $1,500 energy tax credit!

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New Air-Conditioning Standards

Our industry has been changing and we want to keep you informed of these changes.

The Clean Air Act, passed into law in 1990 by the Environmental Protection Agency, now requires that all manufacturers of R22 (refrigerant with chlorine) reduce production of this refrigerant by 10% each calendar year. They mandate that all residential central air-conditioning systems with this type of refrigerant end January 1, 2010. Today there are some manufacturers that are not producing air conditioners that use the R22 refrigerant. This means supplies of R22 will continually decrease and costs will increase. By 2010, all cooling systems will be manufactured with the new R410A (chlorine-free) refrigerant. Yet, we will continue to service systems that require R22 refrigerant.

In addition, the Department of Energy has mandated into law that all residential central air-conditioning and heat pump systems manufactured after January 23, 2006, have to meet a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) of 13 or higher. Think of SEER as your air-conditioner's miles per gallon. The higher the SEER, the more energy efficient it will be to operate.

This means that when the new higher efficiency cooling systems with R410A refrigerant are installed, the outside unit will be larger and quieter, and will use less electricity to operate. When changing to the newer equipment, you can protect yourself from the potentially higher future costs of servicing an air-conditioner or heat pump that uses the older refrigerant.

We are advising customers who are considering having a new cooling system installed to have this done as soon as possible, for we have had problems getting the new higher efficiency units due to supply and demand.

Also, a recent tax change provides a tax credit to improve the energy efficiency of the cooling system for your home. The tax law provides a $1,500 tax credit for purchasing a 16 SEER and higher system. If you would like more information on the credit, you contact your tax accountant or visit the Department of Energy web site, or the IRS web site.

Please keep in mind that we also specialize in new high-efficiency heating systems, water heaters and replacement of old galvanized water lines.

If you should have any questions regarding the new refrigerant or SEER rating, please feel free to contact us. At All-Pro Services, we value and appreciate the lasting relationship we have built with our customers.



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