Hochstedler Energy Systems, Inc.: Equipment estimates

If your climate control system is malfunctioning, sometimes it doesn't make sense financially to repair it. For example, if your heat pump is more than 15 years old and suffers a major failure, we may suggest that you replace the whole system rather than repair your current unit. If you sink $1500 or more into the replacement of an air coil and then 6 months later you have a compressor failure, monitarily you would have been better off replacing the equipment in the first place.

All estimates for equipment replacement are free. Our salesmen will come to your home, measure all windows and doors, figure your total square footage, check insulation totals and various other aspects of your home. This information is them entered into a computer program that uses local climate norms to figure the heat loss/gain of your home. With this information we can then recommend what size equipment your home needs.

We can show you more than one option and even estimate payback of your investment, or in other words, how soon the anticipated savings resulting from a particular type of equipment will pay back your investment.

Call today to set up your home visit.

	Can a homeowner claim credits for improvements to a second home, such as a vacation home?
	No, the tax credit program is only available for improvements made to the taxpayer's primary residence or home, and may not be used for second or vacation homes.

	What is the residential renewable tax credit regarding Geothermal or water source heat pumps?
	A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30% of qualified expenditures for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the U.S. used as a residence by the taxpayer. Expenditures include; labor costs for onsite... [ read more ]

	Can a homeowner claim $1500 in tax credits for improvements made in 2009, and then again claim tax credits for more improvements made in 2010?
	No, taxpayers are eligible for a total of $1500 in tax credits for improvements made over the combined two year period.

	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.