Hochstedler Energy Systems, Inc.: Routine Maintenence

Any system, no matter what the brand, is bound to work more efficiently for a longer period of time with regular maintenence. For a flat fee, our service technician will come to your house and check to make sure the heart of your home's climate control is working as it should. Any problems discovered at the time of the visit can usually be corrected at that time, saving you another visit and possibly increased cost in the future.

As an example, your heat pump may seem to be heating your home just fine even if it is low on refrigerant charge. The unit, in this case, would not be running at peak efficiency, but making up the heating short-fall with back-up electric heat therefore costing you more. During the routine maintenence, our service tech will discover this condition, and for a small extra charge, get your system back up to peak performance, possibly lowering your overall energy costs. Dirty filters, drain clogs and other low level problems can be taken care of at the time of the routine maintenence, possibly heading off greater problems in the future.

	What's the difference between a tax credit and a tax deduction?
	A tax credit applies directly against the taxpayers' liability. A tax deduction applies against a taxpayers' income, lowering the adjusted gross income and possibly moving a taxpayer to a lower tax bracket.... [ read more ]

	What are the qualifying criteria to get the 2009 and 2010 Federal Tax Credits for energy efficient residentail HVAC equipment?
	The revised criteria for qualifying residential HVAC equipment under Section 1121 of the ARRA legislation are as follows: 1. A natural gas, propane, or oil furnace rated at 95.0% AFUE or higher. 2. Any... [ read more ]

	Who do I contact if I have questions about the Federal tax credit?
	Please contact your accountant or tax professional. We are not responsible for the information provided. We are just passing along the information provided to us.

	What's the difference between Non-Refundable and Refundable Tax Credits?
	Most, but not all, tax credits are referred to as non-refundable credits. A non-refundable credit is a tax that can reduce your tax liability to zero, but not below. You must have tax liability on line... [ read more ]