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Although not as aggressive as the past two years of energy tax credits, the new round of tax credits are here for 2011.

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Re-authorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 was signed into law December 17, 2010. Section 25c tax credits (the official name of the energy tax credits) are available to taxpayers who make energy efficient retrofits to their homes. The tax credits are extended through 2011, but at a significantly reduced value compared to the previous tax credits of 2009-2010.

Starting on January 1, 2011 and through December 31, 2011, an eligible homeowner can claim 10% of the costs, capped at $500, for the installation of qualified energy efficient improvements, subject to certain limits.

Under the new law, for HVAC, the maximum a homeowner could claim is $300 for a qualified central air conditioner and heat pump, and $150 for a qualified furnace or hot water boiler, and $50 for any advanced main air circulating fan.

Beyond the change to the tax credit values, the new law will increase the qualifying standards for natural gas hot water boilers, propane hot water boilers, oil furnaces, and oil hot water boilers to 95% AFUE. The qualifying standards for natural gas furnaces and propane furnace remain at 95% AFUE.

The qualifying standard for central air conditioners and heat pumps, which were modified by the Stimulus bill in 2009, are not changed. Therefore, a central air conditioner must meet or exceed 16 SEER and 13 EER; and an air source heat pump must meet or exceed 15 SEER and 12.5 EER and 8.5 HSPF, in order to qualify for the tax credit.

Finally, the new law reinstates the lifetime credit caps, which disqualify any homeowner who has claimed more than $500 in 25c tax credits since January 1, 2005, from any further credits.

Qualifying HVAC Equipment Tax Break Down:

• Central Air Conditioners: 16 SEER and 13 EER = $300 credit
• Heat Pumps: 15 SEER and 12.5 EER = $300 credit
• Natural Gas Furnaces: 95% AFUE = $150 credit
• Advanced Main Air Circulating Fan: ECM Blower = $50 credit

Source: ACCA.org

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Various price increases announced by manufacturers:

December 2011
Bacharach
Dwyer
Field Piece
Little Giant
NuCalgon
Ritchie

August 2011
- American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning equipment / stats / parts

May 2011
- Capacitors 8%
- Dryers
- Fieldpiece 4%
- Innerflow AC Covers 18%
- LG 7%
- Metal Fab all products 7%
- Nu Calgon 14%
- Also miscellaneous parts from Service First will have an increase

April 2011
- AO Smith Water Heaters 10%
- Duro Dyne 15%
- Hardcast 6%
- Hart & Cooley 9%
- JPL Flex 6%
- Snappy Sheet Metal 15%

March 2011
- Broan fans

February 2011
- Copper Linesets and fittings
- Compressors
- Diversitech
- Fluke
- Little Giant pumps
- Nu-Calgon chemicals
- Ritchie tools

January 2011
- ADP coils 10%
- Arzel Zoning
- American Standard HVAC 6%
- Brasscraft 8%
- Malco Tools 4%
- Polyken Tape 6%

December 2010
- Honeywell controls 6% – 10%
- Honeywell stat wire 7%
- Service First Parts 5%
- Freon R-410A

We are stocking the A.O. Smith Pro Max Water Heaters in the 40 gallon and 50 gallon with a 6 year warranty. 10 year warranty kits available.

Ask your salesperson for details.

American Standards Freedom 80 Two Stage Comfort-R furnaces AUD***R9V… are being re-designed to be even more reliable.

With the improvements the model number will be changing to AUD2****A9V….

Enhancements include:

• 120v Silicon-Nitride igniters
• IFC re-design
• Dip switches change
• Improved installation instructions
• Troubleshooting guide includes the new fault codes on the new IFC

No change in functionality, AFUE & SEER from parent models.

Due to the extremely low demand of the Freedom 90 Two Stage furnaces American Standard has decided to phase out this model family.

The models phased out are the AUX2 & ADX2 models.

(ACHRnews) The American Standard® Heritage® 20 Heat Pump is equipped with two compressors for two-stage heating and cooling. As a fully communicating heat pump, it coordinates operations with other system components through the American Standard AccuLink™ System. With up to 19 SEER and 9 HSPF, the Heritage 20 earns the Energy Star™ rating and many other high efficiency certifications. The Heritage 20 automatically coordinates with other system components via the AccuLink Communicating System. The AccuLink technology connects all of the key components of an HVAC system so the system automatically charges, configures, and calibrates for optimal performance through the lifetime of the product.

Serviceability is a crucial component to any HVAC system component. American Standard has made installation, maintenance, and service easier with Easy-Sess™ and Charge Assist™. Easy-Sess service panels allow contractors easy access to the vitals of the Heritage 20 including refrigerant connections. Charge Assist allows for fast and accurate charging every time. Additionally, AccuLink provides continuous system monitoring eliminating the need for lengthy troubleshooting tests and diagnostics. When service issues arise, technicians can focus on solutions rather than searching for problems.
Excerpt taken from the ACHR web site.

Read American Standards press release here.

View the latest American Standard  TV commercial “Fans” on YouTube.   Click to view it.

Protect your customers floor with Carpet Shield and Shoe Covers and make an impression with them. 

• Self-adhering film designed to protect carpeting 
• Protect clients’ carpeting from damage claims while building, remodeling or painting 
• Reduces clean up time and cost 
• Ideal protection during inclement weather 
• Highly resistant to tears and punctures 
• Protects all types of carpeting for up to 45 days 
• Will not leaving any adhesive residue
• 2′ x 200′

 Shoe Covers: 

• Fits over any shoe up to size 18 
• Slip resistant tread design 
• Protects your customers floor – impressive 
• Breathable 
• Dark blue
• Box of 50 or Bag of 10

Carpet Protection Flyer

American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning has announced they will produce Allegiance 16 Air Conditioners and Heritage 16 Heat Pumps that will deliver up to 18.5 SEER to meet Federal Tax Credit and Energy Star ratings.

The new equipment will have Duration™ compressors and Spine Fin™ coils and upgraded refrigerant systems. Please note the new 16 series will not be communicating, this is due to low demand for communication in the 16 series.

Current production is the 2 and 3 ton models. The 4 and 5 ton will launch in July 2010.

Old model number 4A7A6***C. 
New model number is 4A7A6***E.  Denoted by the “E” in the 9th position.

We will sell the current model until stock is depleted then the “E” will be available.

Come learn about Xcel Energy’s 2010 AC program.   
Monday,  April 19, 2010  - 8:00am – Noon 

What you’ll learn at this FREE class:

• The refrigerant cycle (mass flow rate for air and refrigerant) and the relationship between compressor capacity, coil capacity, air flow, charge, and the metering device
• System design and diagnostics, including causes of high or low superheat and subcooling
• Why the order of installation makes a difference
• Current and future ACCA installation standards
• What’s new with the Xcel Energy AC program for 2010*
• What’s needed to get Xcel Energy rebates*

You don’t need to have NATE certification to attend this class, although this course is approved for 4 hours of NATE recertification credit (3142-0010).  If you install AC systems, you’ll be glad you came!    

Training presented by Dave Swett of Real World HVAC, courtesy of Xcel Energy
Dave has been involved in the development of several ACCA technical guideline projects, including the ANSI/ACCA 5 QI-2007 HVAC Quality Installation Specification.  He holds memberships in several industry professional organizations, and serves on numerous HVAC advisory councils for multiple institutions in Nebraska.  Dave did the AC QI training here last May.

* Xcel Energy rebate program information to be presented by Ann Kirkpatrick, Trade Relations Manager, Xcel Energy

To reserve your seat please contact Gene at 303.936.2873 or email gene@denverwinair.com

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