What's New at Empire
Have You Got Atlanta's Oldest Furnace? You Could Be a Winner!
We're doing it again! The Oldest Furnace Contest is back for 2009-2010 and better than ever. This year's winner will receive our top of the line EverRest by Amana 95% afue furnace complete with standard installation. Register today – go to our Oldest Furnace Contest Rules to get all the details. Last year's winning furnace, vintage 1939, is pictured. To read all about last year's winner, click here.
Rebates, Tax Credits and Great Opportunities!
This year is full of opportunity! The new stimulus program provides for energy tax credits of up to $1,500 on new high efficiency equipment. Equipment manufacturers are really expanding their rebates, discounts and special financing packages. Even the utilities are cranking up some rebate programs like they had back in the "good ol' days." Georgia Power is offering you a $400 incentive for new heat pumps and dual fuel systems plus Atlanta Gas light has $600 for high efficiency furnaces with air conditioning. Of course certain conditions do apply.The bottom line is there has not been a better time to invest in a comfort system since the early nineties.
Considering a major upgrade to your system? Contact our comfort specialist Chris Adolph and he can give you all the information on what's available right now. If you are short on time, download our Quality Home Comfort Survey and fax it in so that we have a head start on gathering information for your specific needs and presenting it to you promptly.
If you have a system that's in good order make sure you are getting the most out of your utility dollars. We test systems every day that are conditioning the air but only delivering about 50 percent of the heating and cooling you have been paying for. And it's usually simple things that make the biggest difference in efficiency. Dirt is number one – dirty coils, blowers and filters rob your system of capacity. Leaky duct work, blower doors that don't fit well and that little door at the filter that may not fit quite right can make your utility bills twice what they should be.
So why put up with that? Have your system tuned up and performance-tested by one of our NATE certified technicians. It only takes about 45 minutes and cost $89. Another great way to save is to keep your system in top form with a planned maintenance agreement. It is significantly cheaper than having your systems serviced piecemeal, guarantees emergency service and makes sure you get the best prices we offer on everything.
Empire's Oldest Furnace Contest 2008-2009: We Have a Winner!
Empire Heating & Air announced the winner of the Oldest Furnace Contest, a vintage 1939 gravity furnace, original to its Decatur house, that used enough energy to heat two homes! Empire replaced the furnace, for free, with a brand new American Standard 95% efficient variable speed furnace – neat, clean, safer, much more efficient and about half as large as the antique it replaced. Read More. . .
A Look Back at Heating Season 2008-2009
There was a lot going on in the HVAC world! From energy prices soaring and dropping to rebates and tax credits, it was a lot to keep up with. You can always count on the Empire team to gather and share the most interesting and beneficial information we can find for you each season.
In order to have a little fun and create our own “bailout” plan we hosted an Oldest Furnace Contest that ran through January. The winner received a new American Standard furnace with a complete standard installation. Be sure to read the article above for all the details.
Energy Star and the EPA have developed some really great energy and carbon footprint calculators that are presented in our Articles and Resources section. You can compare energy savings as well as the environmental impact you have on the world. It’s pretty interesting to find out what things you can do that make the most difference!
There are many rebates, utility incentives and special financing programs that change often by the month and season. If you are considering a major upgrade to your system, contact our comfort specialist Chris Adolph and he can give you all the information on what’s available right now. If you are short on time, download our Quality Home Comfort Survey and fax it in. That will give us a headstart on gathering information for your specific needs and presenting it to you in short order.
Federal tax credits have been extended and expanded. Chris is an expert on what applies to our market and is available any time to answer your questions by phone or email. You may also check out all the details at the EnergyStar website.
This is the time of year when some folks start feeling those cool breezes — even inside the house — that serve as a reminder that air sealing and weather stripping needs to be done. There are several great new pieces in our Articles and Resources section to help show how and where you can save the most. Performance testing of your existing HVAC can often help with high bills and comfort issues. If you don’t think you are getting the most out of your system, read over Can You Benefit from an Air Conditioning and Heating Performance Measurement?
Empire Highlights from 2008:
- Launched our all new website in February.
- Won the Angie's List Super Service Award
- Preparations to open a new office in Forsyth county in 2009
- Plans for "Green Days" promotions during the year where select products and services that are "green" will be offered at reduced pricing
- Held preferred customer sale until the end of February
Highlights from 2007:
- Won the Angie's List Super Service Award
- Became one of the first companies in the country to have 100 percent NATE certified technicians when our youngest service technician, Benyamin Wilkinson, earned his NATE certification in December 2007
- Became a NATE "Circle of Excellence" contractor
- Won National Comfort Institute Contractor of the Month for May
- Maintained a 94 percent customer satisfaction score by our customers
- Added the "Sanuvox" line of air quality products
