As part of our Appliance Efficiency Program (AEP), you can receive a rebate from Austin Energy to install a qualified energy-efficient air conditioning system. Replace your old air conditioner with an energy-efficient system and save energy and money. Newer, more efficient models use up to 40% less electricity. If your air conditioning system is over 10 years old, noisy, or underperforming, a new energy-efficient air conditioning system can create a noticeably more comfortable environment for your home. Registered Contractor Required for Rebate Austin Energy requires that you use a City of Austin-registered contractor to qualify for this rebate. Your Registered Contractor can help you choose the right equipment for your home. Registered Contractors meet Austin Energy requirements for licensure, insurance, workmanship, and equipment. If you have a home 10 years or older that requires more energy efficiency improvements to properly size a new air conditioner, consider whole home energy efficiency improvements through Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®.

Our Registered Contractors will perform an energy analysis to determine potential energy efficiency improvements to your home. Rebate amounts vary based on the type of equipment you install. Split System Air Conditioners* Residential Existing Construction & Commercial – 1.5 to 5 Tons *Installations of four or more units at an existing multifamily structure must apply through the multifamily offering. Package Unit Air Conditioners* Residential Existing Construction Commercial – 1.5 to 5 Tons *For units less than 1.5 tons, use Window Air Conditioner rebates Mini-Split System Air Conditioners*(Does not apply towards multi mini-split systems.) +Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) measures average energy efficiency over a cooling season. ++Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) measures how energy efficient an air conditioner remains at high outdoor temperatures and persistent use. You must use a City of Austin Registered Contractor. Your system must 10 years old or older.

You must submit your rebate application within 60 days of installation.how ac units are made All installations must reduce peak demand for electricity.small central ac unit All required City of Austin permits must be in place.where to place outdoor ac unit All work must meet manufacturers’ standards and local, state, and national codes. Your new air conditioner must meet the efficiency guidelines in the rebate tables. You must replace all air conditioning system components. Your installer must size equipment to approved ACCA Manual J methodology (or a minimum of 600 sq ft per ton/12,000 BTU). You must attach proof that your equipment meets the sizing requirement (Manual J or a minimum of 600 sq ft per ton/12,000 BTU.

You must agree to a post-installation inspection by Austin Energy. Air conditioning systems with electric resistance heating elements do not qualify. Find a Registered Contractor You must use a Registered Contractor to qualify for this offering. We recommend that you check references and get at least three different estimates from any of the companies listed on this page. You or your Registered Contractor can apply online for your rebate. To ensure accuracy and avoid delays, we recommend you ask your contractor to apply for you. If you choose to submit the rebate application yourself, please make sure you have everything you need before starting. Please get the following information from your Registered Contractor: Square footage of conditioned space Old HVAC age (must be greater than 10 years old to qualify) New system type (Split, Package, or Mini-Split) New unit condensing serial number Old unit age (must be 10 years or older)

Existing heat type (gas, electric strip, heat pump) New system type (split, package, or mini-split) If you choose to submit the online rebate application, you will need to have all required information on hand before you start Select to Show Fewer: The selection of a Participating Company to perform work is the sole decision of the property owner and/or authorized lessee/occupant. Inclusion in this directory does not represent an endorsement by Austin Energy of any product, individual, or company. No work is guaranteed or warranty expressed or implied, and Austin Energy makes no guarantees as to the quality, cost, or effectiveness of the products provided and work performed by the contractor, employees, or subcontractors.Replacing a broken air conditioner is a big task that requires a lot of thought and consideration.. That is why most homeowners opt for monthly maintenance plans to hold off a system replacement and keep their current HVAC unit working at peak efficiency for as long as possible.

Andy Lewis has been helping people extend the life of their units since 1994, but all air conditioners will eventually fail even with the best technicians on the job. When shopping for your new AC unit, you could be wondering where your money is actually going. Andy Lewis Heating & Air Conditioning is here to break down these costs and show you exactly what you are getting with a new air conditioner for your home. As demand for energy continues to rise, new efficiency standards are implemented into industries to curb the economic and environmental costs of such high usage. The standard for air conditioning units is referred to as SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, which is calculated by dividing the total cooling output over a season by the amount of electrical energy used that same season. When less energy is required to run a unit, it will have a higher SEER rating. The current SEER standard is 14 while most units being replaced are only SEER 8-10, providing a large jump in efficiency for your home.

By lowering the energy usage, your monthly bill is of course lowered as well, but building a higher efficiency unit has a higher initial cost. The onset of new technologies is also changing the way we do HVAC in our homes- we can construct an entire home comfort system catered to individual home’s needs rather than piecing together individual units. Indoor and outdoor parts of the air conditioning system need to have the proper AHRI matchup, meaning the indoor coil needs to be replaced as well as the actual outdoor AC unit. With this modern way of constructing an HVAC system, higher peak efficiency can be reached in every facet of your home. This, once again, lowers your monthly energy bill and the environmental costs, but has a slightly higher upfront cost than older units. With the big picture taken into account, the full system can be optimized- but that doesn’t mean the individual units have not improved either. Andy Lewis Heating & Air Conditioning offers Lennox products with variable speed motors which allows for precise control over temperature.

Older units kick on to 100% power at a certain temperature and kick off to 0% power at a different temperature, keeping your home in a band of temperature. With variable speed motors, the fan runs at lower speeds using less power, providing consistent temperatures. This provides more comfort, quieter operation, and lower power consumption. In order to gain this increased comfort and efficiency, more moving parts and computerized technology goes into our air conditioners. Solid state electronics make these improvements possible over the simple relays and switches used before, yet have a higher cost for the end product. Another key improvement we have made to these systems is the use of R410A refrigerant, known commonly as Puron®, replacing the use of R22 refrigerant, known commonly as Freon®. Freon is a hydro-chlorofluorocarbon or HCFC, which depletes the ozone layer versus Puron, a hydro-fluorocarbon or HFC, which does not deplete the ozone layer. The cost of Puron is slightly higher, but it holds and releases more heat than Freon and prevents compressors from overheating much more efficiently.

By diminishing the risk of overheating, the air conditioning unit needs less maintenance and repairs and will have a longer life at your home. New AC units have different airflow capacities and demand a certain sized ductwork system to cool your home efficiently. If the ductwork is too large, the airflow will be very weak and if it is too small, your vents will blow much harder than necessary creating a noisier system. This also affects how often your air conditioner will run throughout the day, depending on how quickly it can cool your home during a hot day. Understanding ductwork and how it relates to efficiency has been a problem Andy Lewis has been solving for over a decade- let us determine if you need improvements to your ductwork when replacing your air conditioning system. When it comes to replacing your air conditioner for your home, Andy Lewis Heating & Air Conditioning is here to walk you through the process. We will help determine if a replacement is necessary, if the improvements discussed here are needed and how to keep your home comfortable affordably and efficiently.