Replacing Your Nashville Air Conditioner?

The government's new economic stimulus plan includes tax credits worth as much as $1,500 for Nashville consumers who upgrade their air conditioning system.

"One of the provisions of The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Of 2009 is an energy tax credit for qualified energy efficiency improvements in the taxpayer's principal residence," "It's a dollar for dollar tax credit equal to 30% of the investment, up to $1,500."

The tax credit is limited to certain types of energy efficient equipment which may include an air conditioning system. The requirements for packaged systems are to have a new system that has a SEER Rating of 14 and an EER rating of 12. For Split Air Conditioning systems that have a furnace which is gas powered the requirement is 16 SEER and 13 EER.

For Heat Pump split systems the requirement is 15 SEER and 12.5 EER. SEER is Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. EER stands for Energy Efficiency Ratio. The EER is calculated by an air conditioners British thermal units (BTU) rating over its wattage. The term "BTU" is used to describe the heat value (energy content) of fuels, and also to describe the power of heating and cooling systems. This is also referred to by the amount of Tons your air conditioner is.

"With the ups and mostly downs of the stock market, Nashville people wonder where there's a safe place to invest their money. I don't think there's a safer place than your home and family. A new air conditioning system will not only enhance the value and stability of the Nashville home, it will reduce utility bills now. And the money you save is tax free!"