Everything Is Changing.
New mandates are coming to air conditioning. If you have been thinking about installing AC or upgrading your current air conditioning system, read on. In addition, new tariffs will certainly affect the price of all new equipment.
Let’s break it down
What are the new rules about? The coolant is changing to a new, more eco-friendly one. The old refrigerant is being discontinued. Remember when it changed before and chlorofluorocarbons were banned? Well, it worked! The hole in the ozone layer is shrinking because we discontinued the use of CFCs. This new refrigerant is even less harmful to the environment than the current one. So that’s a good thing.
Another good thing? If your AC system is running well you do not need to upgrade it. Just let it keep on keeping on. The current refrigerant and equipment will be supported for 20 years.
If your system is old, however, and nearing the end of its useful life, you should consider replacing it now, while current systems are available. The new refrigerant requires new equipment and, naturally, it’s more expensive.
Timing Matters
Air conditioners manufactured this year are required to use the new refrigerant. However, there are still lots of AC systems made in previous years that are ready to be installed and this year (only) they can still be put in. This one-year grace period allows you to get a new system at old pricing, so if you are considering installing a new air conditioning system, call us now to get a quote.
On top of that, there are the new tariffs that will be especially onerous on equipment, like air conditioning, that uses metal. Even companies that build their AC equipment in the US, have to source their materials from somewhere. Look for prices to climb on HVAC systems due to tariffs.
Don’t wait until the hot, humid, sweltering New Jersey summer descends. Act now.
Financing Is Available
Get Your New AC System for Just $89/Month!
You may not have thought about, or set aside funds for, a new AC system. Now that there are good reasons to think about installing one sooner than planned, remember, you can pay for it with the help of the National Energy Improvement Fund. Advantage Oil has partnered with our sister company, Dixon Energy, to offer you all the advantages of using the NEIF financing for your energy home improvements.
Here are some questions and answers about the NEIF.
- How does it work? NEIF loans provide 100% financing, offering an instant credit decision and an easy, paperless process to ensure the work is done to your satisfaction. All installations are performed by Advantage Oil trained specialists.
- What are the terms? Loans are made with fixed rate financing with clear terms; there is no lien on your home or improvement and no hidden costs. Pay off the loan at any time or pay extra monthly without penalty.
- Who is eligible? All homeowners who are making qualifying improvements to their primary residence or vacation home (1 to 4 unit on permanent foundation). Good credit and the ability to repay are required. All income levels are eligible.
- What improvements qualify? National Energy Improvement Fund’s EnergyPlus Loan is for energy, resiliency and other improvements to your home. Additional work can be part of the financed project if at least 50 percent of the improvements include such equipment as:
- Air conditioning (Central) – Any efficiency rating
- Water heaters – All Fuels – Any efficiency rating
- Furnaces and boilers – All Fuels – Any efficiency rating
- Heat Pumps – Any efficiency rating
- Tank removal and replacement
- For a complete list of covered improvements, see the NEIF website. If you have more questions, email us today or call: 800-582-1580.