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Answer The law does not require that you replace both your heating and air conditioning, but practically speaking you will probably have to replace both for the air conditioner to qualify. Most air conditioners on the market today will only be able to qualify for the tax credit if you also replace the air moving device that pushes the cool air through the duct system (this "blower motor" is usually part of the furnace, but if you don't have a furnace it will be part of the air handler). Today's air conditioners need the added efficiency from a highly efficient blower motor (commonly an ECM, Electronically Commutated Motor, or another type of "advanced main air circulating fan") to reach the tax credit efficiency level. If you recently replaced your furnace, check what kind of "blower motor" it has. If it has an advanced main circulating fan, then it's possible that a new air conditioner could qualify with this furnace. Another factor to consider is that to get the required certification to prove your system qualifies for the tax credit, the equipment (both air conditioner and furnace) will need to be from the same manufacturer. This is because the systems (condenser, evaporator coil, and blower motor) have to be tested together and currently manufacturers are only testing and certifying their own equipment.
- Do I have to replace both my heating and air conditioning to qualify for the tax credit? - Can the energy efficiency tax credit be carried over to future years?
- Is there a tax credit for central air conditioners? - I don’t have to file income taxes, can I still get the energy efficiency tax credit? - Is there a list of all Central Air Conditioners that qualify for the tax credit? - Is the $1,500 tax credit available for each product? Can I get $1,500 for windows and another $1,500 for a new HVAC system? - Can I get $1,500 in 2009 and another $1,500 in 2010? Can two people living in the same home both get the $1,500 credit? - How can I determine if I can collect the tax credit? Does it matter if I am getting a tax refund? - What's the difference between a split system and a packaged unit? - Is there a tax credit for insulation? - Do I have to replace both my heating and air conditioning to qualify for the tax credit? - Does the $1,500 tax credit double for married people filing a joint tax return? - How has the new Stimulus bill affected the tax credits for energy efficient home improvements? - How do I subtract the cost of installation from the invoice (for the tax credit)? - Is there a tax credit for heat pumps? - Is there an income limit on the tax credit? - How can I determine if I can collect the tax credit? Does it matter if I am getting a tax refund? - Can the energy efficiency tax credit be carried over to future years? - How do I apply for the energy efficiency tax credits? What tax form do I need?
