Tax credits are now available for home improvements:
- must be "placed in service" from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010
- must be for taxpayer's principal residence
- $1,500 is the maximum total amount that can be claimed for all products placed in service in 2009 & 2010 for most home improvements, EXCEPT for geothermal heat pumps, solar water heaters, solar panels, fuel cells, and windmills which are not subject to this cap, and are in effect through 2016
- must have a Manufacturer Certification Statement3 to qualify
- for record keeping, save your receipts and the Manufacturer Certification Statement3
- improvements made in 2009 will be claimed on your 2009 taxes (filed by April 15, 2010) — use IRS Tax Form 5695 (2009 version) — it will be available late 2009 or early 2010
- If you are building a new home, you can qualify for the tax credit for geothermal heat pumps, photovoltaics, solar water heaters, small wind systems and fuel cells, but not the tax credits for windows, doors, insulation, roofs, HVAC, or non-solar water heaters. More.
For a more detailed list of qualifying products and systems, A#1 Air Conditioning suggests you view a
Air Conditioning:
For a list of qualified products, go to the Consortium for Energy Efficiency product directory 
, click on Air Conditioners, then in the “CEE Tier” enter “Residential Advanced Tier 3” for CAC Split Systems, and "Residential Tier 2" for CAC Package Systems and ASHPs.
Note — not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit. View ENERGY STAR criteria.
Heating:
For a list of qualifying products go to the Gas Appliance Manufacturing Association
Not all ENERGY STAR products will qualify for the tax credit. View ENERGY STAR criteria.
Energy Efficiency:
For insulation to qualify, its primary purpose must be to insulate. (example: vapor retarders are covered, insulated siding does not qualify).
Must be expected to last 5 years OR have a 2 year warranty
About A#1 Air Conditioning and Appliance:
A #1 Air Conditioning & Appliance is a family-owned and operated company that has been serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area since 1994. A #1 Air Conditioning and Appliance provides our customers with unparalleled service and support with over 125 years of combined service experience. We have grown to be one of the most respected air conditioning and appliance companies in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Our mission is to provide each customer with assurance, that the services they receive far outweigh their investment and that the services we provide are (1) done right the first time and (2) that they are superior to our competition. We measure our service success by customer satisfaction. We know we must earn customer loyalty by bringing you the best possible service at the best possible price.
Whether you need repairs on your appliance, heating and air conditioning, or you need complete replacement of equipment, A #1 Air & Appliance's team of certified repair specialists and comfort consultants are here to fill your needs. Our repair specialists are trained to help you with preventive maintenance and repairs. Our comfort consultants are experts in system design, replacement systems, and installation.
