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Helping You Get the Most Energy for Your Money
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010
Because cooling and heating your home accounts for almost half of your annual energy cost, it’s important to make sure that your A/C system is operating properly and efficiently and that your ductwork is free of leaks.
That’s why Aloha Air Conditioning offers a variety of cooling and heating solutions designed to:
- Save you money on your electric bill without sacrificing your comfort
- Improve the air quality in your home.
- Assist in the repair of your ductwork and the replacement of your A/C system.
By following these tips, you can maximize your A/C system’s efficiency while saving energy and money along the way.
Making Your A/C System Work For You
To ensure your A/C system is working as efficiently as possible, here are some things you can do to get the most for your energy dollars:
1. Check your thermostat
- Cool your home at 78® or warmer with the thermostat fan switch on “auto.” For additional savings, raise your thermostat to 82® or warmer when you’re away from home.
- Heat your home at 68® or cooler with the thermostat fan switch on “auto.” To save even more, lower your thermostat to 65® or cooler at bedtime or when you’re away from home.
- Install a programmable thermostat to adjust the temperature automatically and maximize your energy savings. It also helps to maintain a comfortable temperature when you wake up or return home.
- When on vacation, cool your home at 85® with the thermostat fan switch on “auto”, to help prevent mildew from developing (in most homes).
2. Use fans
- Reduce your A/C costs and keep your home comfortable by using inexpensive, energy-efficient ceiling fans to circulate the air. This will allow you to set your thermostat higher and still feel cool.
- Turning off your ceiling fan when you leave the room could save you between $3-7 a month, depending on the speed, model and age of fan.
- When buying a fan, choose the right size for the room. For example:
– 10’ x 10’ room or smaller = 36” fan
– 15’ x 20’ room = 52” fan
– Rooms larger then 15’x 20’ = two 52” fans
3. Keep your unit clean and clear
- Learn where your A/C filter is.
- Change the filter regularly using the proper size, or clean it monthly.
- Keep leaves, shrubbery and debris at least 18 inches away from your outdoor unit to avoid blocking the airflow.
4. Maintain proper airflow through your system
- Keep the interior doors and vents open to help your A/C circulate air more efficiently.
5. Keep sunlight out during summer months
- Close your blinds, drapes and shades during the hottest time of day
6. Install or upgrade insulation
- Install or upgrade insulation in your home, especially if it was built before 1982, to help reduce your cooling costs and make your home more comfortable.
7. Consider buying a new A/C unit
- If your system is over 10 years old, has undergone frequent repairs and still doesn’t keep your home cool, it may be time to purchase a new unit.
- FPL’s A/C Program can help you when shopping for a new system. Call us for a copy of the free A/C Buying Guide to help you buy a high-efficiency system that’s right for your home.
8. Maintain and service your unit regularly
- Maintain and service your unit regularly to help your unit run more efficiently
Tags: AC, Air Conditioning, conservation, Cooling, energy, green, Heating, high efficiency, HVAC, South Florida
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BREAKING: Proposed Tax Credit Extension
Friday, December 10th, 2010
ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) have a new website feature helps contractors and Consumers Find Energy Efficiency Incentives – this wonderful page is worth a look here is the link: http://www.acca.org/consumer/dsire
FP&L (Florida Power & Light) Residential A/C Rebate Schedule link: Rebate Schedule.
Updated 04/26/12: The House Ways and Means Committee is scheduled to hear testimony today on various bills to extend the tax incentives that expired at the end of 2011 or will expire at the end of this year.
According to the Joint Tax Committee, there are approximately 70 tax incentives eligible for extension by Congress, many of them are targeted to help small business owners make capital investments in their businesses.
Members of the Congress will have the opportunity to testify in support of legislation to extend expiring tax provisions they have introduced or co-sponsored legislation this year. There is expected to be discussion of extending the tax credit for the installing higher efficiency HVAC equipment (Section 25C), construction of energy efficient homes (Section 45L), the 15 year straight line depreciation for qualified improvements to leasehold, restaurants, and retail buildings (Section 168), bonus depreciation for small businesses (Section 168), and increased expensing allowance to $500,000/$2,000,000 and expansion of Section 179.
As a member of the Residential Energy Efficient Tax Credit Industry Coalition, ACCA submitted testimony urging for the extension and expansion of the residential energy tax credit. The coalition is seeking a robust energy efficiency tax credit for qualified products, including furnaces, central air conditioners, and heat pumps, of 10 percent of the purchase price up to $1,000. The coalition believes that a $1,000 tax credit is generally the minimum incentive needed to motivate consumers to improve their homes by purchasing these higher-performing products, and to do so in sizable enough numbers to positively influence residential energy consumption.
To read the Member Proposals Related To Certain Tax Provisions That Either Expired In 2011 Or Will Expire In 2012, Click here. End of Update 04/26/12.
The Senate version of the tax extender package negotiated by the President Obama and Congressional leaders was released last night. As expected it includes a two year extension of the Bush tax cuts for all income levels, lower capital gains tax rate for investors, increases the exemption for the estate tax to $5 million per individual and lowers the tax rate to 35%, and enacts the Alternative Minimum Tax “patch” for 2010 and 2011, and other pro-small businesses provision.
Unfortunately, while the tax package does include an extension of the 25c nonbusiness energy tax credits, (the official IRS name for the homeowner’s energy efficiency tax credit), last minute modifications were made resetting the credit value to pre-Stimulus bill levels of 10% of the installed costs with maximum credit for all qualified retrofits of $500.
The tax package also reinstates the caps on equipment that were in place in 2006 and 2007. That means the maximum tax credits available to an eligible taxpayer for installing a qualified central air condition and heat pump are $300, and the maximum tax credit available for a qualified furnace or boiler is $150.
The tax extender package also 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.
Finally, the qualifying guidelines for natural gas and propane hot water boilers, and oil furnaces and hot water boilers are increased to 95% AFUE.
I’m still wading through all the language to see what other changes may be buried in the legislative text.
Still no word on whether or not substantive changes will allowed during Senate or House debate, more details about that will be forthcoming, including how you can support any efforts through grassroots action.
Tags: Air Conditioning, cash, clunker, Clunkers, conservation, Cooling, energy, florida, green, high efficiency, HVAC, South Florida, tax credit
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Happy Thanks Giving to All our Aloha Air Conditioning Customers
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Aloha Air Conditioning refuses to charge you holiday rates this thanks giving day. It’s our way of saying thanks to YOU!
We not going to charge you double time this thanks giving like other companies.
Why should you pay more just because your air conditioner stops working on a holiday.
We are treating Thanks Giving Day this year just like as if it was a Sunday. Times are hard enough and Holidays are not supposed to make them harder.
We hope you will not need to but in case you do, know that we will be there for you.
Please have a safe and happy holiday.
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Why choose Aloha Air Conditioning?
Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010
We asked our staff to write a few words about why they felt you should choose Aloha A/C over the rest of our HVAC competition.
Tim Flaherty responded first by writing “Loyalty, Honestly & Service Oriented“. Tim has been providing free Estimates on replacement equipment for Aloha Air Conditioning since 1985.
Rodrick Phillips had this to say ” All of our technicians are HVAC certified and mechanically inclined. Aloha is a customer based service and repair company always looking for a way to provide the needed service while saving customers money. ” Rod has over 40 years of experience and has been performing prevenitive maintenance and air duct cleanings since he came on board.
Edna Barry the back bone of the behind the scenes at aloha air had the following statement to add. “Aloha AC was founded on the foundation of (If you want the job done right) After 28 going on 29 years. The Aloha team has treated their heating and cooling customers as part of our family!”
Sheree Farrier also took the time to chime in with ” Our Loyalty to our customers, Our fast response time, Our reputation and the fact that when Parts are needed We make every attempt to deliver them and get your HVAC system running again the same day!” Sheree has been the first to answer the phone for the pasted 15 years. Some may even think she’s the owner.
Keep checking back and see what others have to say as we add them.
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Go Green Save Money
Friday, November 19th, 2010
Did you know that by installing a programmable thermostat you can save up to 33% on your heating/cooling bills?
Tags: conservation, energy, green, high efficiency
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