Q. How much will a new furnace and air
conditioner cost?
A. The price of a new
furnace and/or air conditioner can vary based on
several conditions in your home and your comfort
concerns. Comfort Zone's sales staff can
customize a system based on your needs and
concerns and can provide you with options and a
firm quoted price.
Q. What is the difference between a heat pump
and an air conditioner?
A. Both a heat pump
and an air conditioner provide cooling for your
home; however a heat pump will also provide heat
for your home in the winter.
Q. What can I do to reduce my heating and
cooling costs?
A. Managing your
monthly utility heating and cooling costs can
sometimes be as simple as changing your air
filters on a regular basis and providing regular
maintenance to your heating and cooling system.
Quality high-efficiency heating and cooling
equipment will also provide utility savings. . .
sometimes paying for itself over a short period
of time.
Q. What is indoor air quality?
A. Sometimes the
indoor air pollution in your home can be more
hazardous than the air in the outdoors.
Household dust has been shown to be a major
source of exposure to allergens, such as fungi,
dust mite debris, pet dander, chemical
contaminants as well as others. Improving the
air quality in your home can lead to reduced
exposure to such allergens as well as allergy
symptoms, asthma attacks and common flu virus.
Q. How do the current tax
credits work on the purchase of a new furnace and
air conditioner?
A The recently passed
Federal stimulus package provides for incentives
for increasing the energy efficiency and
performance of America's homes and commercial
buildings. The law makes important changes to
existing tax incentives for homeowners who make
qualified improvements to their heating and
cooling, water heating equipment, and other
energy related improvements to their primary
residences. As always, taxpayers are encouraged
to consult with a tax professional.
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