Residential HVAC Services
Advance Plumbing and Electric has been servicing and installing residential heating and air conditioning equipment for more than 15 yrs. We do it all, and we do it really well.
We always install the best equipment for your particular home. We'll recommend various options for your individual situation, and be sure that you understand why.
Since energy efficiency is a big topic these days, we can give you options for equipment with various efficiency levels. You can spend more for higher efficiency equipment initially and save money in gas and electricity for as long as you own the equipment, or you can pay less for medium efficiency equipment, and pay more for the energy. We can help you to figure out what is the best choice for your situation.
Currently there are Federal Tax Credits and PG&E Energy Rebates available for high efficiency residential heating and cooling equipment. Check below for more infomation.
Federal Tax Credit
Tax credits are available up to 30 percent of the cost of the project (up to a maximum of $1,500 in 2009 and 2010 for existing homes) for:
- High efficiency central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps
- High efficiency gas furnaces
- High efficiency water heaters
The table below can help you to determine which unit is best suited for your home:
| Type of Units | Efficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Electric Air Source Heat Pumps | 15 SEER or greater |
| Central Air Conditioners | 16 SEER or greater |
| Natural Gas Furnaces | 95% AFUE or greater |
| Gas Water Heaters | Energy Factor of at least .82 or a thermal efficiency of at least 90% |
| Electric Hot Water Heaters | 2.0 Energy Factor or greater |
For more information, please check out EnergyStar.gov.
PG&E Rebate
Models with electronic ignition systems have an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) of 94% or higher and can run up to 15% more efficiently than standard models. Not only that, you can get up to a $300 rebate on the purchase and installation of a qualified furnace.
The table below can help you to determine which furnace or ventilation unit is best suited for your home(or business):
| Type of Units | Rebate Amount |
|---|---|
| 94% AFUE Central Natural Gas Furnace without VSM | $150/unit |
| 94% AFUE Central Natural Gas Furnace with VSM | $200/unit |
| 96% AFUE Central Natural Gas Furnace without VSM | $250/unit |
| 96% AFUE Central Natural Gas Furnace with VSM | $300/unit |
| Whole House Fan | $100/unit |
| Variable Speed Motor(VSM) Air Handler System | $50/unit |
| Natrucal Gas Tank Water Heater EF=0.62-0.64 | $30/unit |
| Natrucal Gas Tank Water Heater EF=0.65 or greater | $50/unit |
| Electic Storage Water Heater EF=0.93 or greater | $30/unit |
- Whole House Fan:
- A whole house fans pulls hot air from the living space into the attic while pulling cool air in from outside.
- Variable Speed Motor(VSM) Air Handler System:
- A VSM is a motor with more than one speed, which includes multiple speed motors or true variable speed motors.
For more information, refer to the links below.
PG&E 2010-2012 Rebate Form Some contents of this page comes from pge.com/rebates and energystar.gov.