Important! Changes to the incentives and equipment qualifications associated with the program were approved by the Public Service Commission of Utah and became effective on September 1, 2010. The changes can be viewed here. Please visit each incentive offering page for information regarding projects completed before and after the effective date.
Stay comfortable and save money by keeping your central air conditioner or heat pump in tip-top shape.
When summer temperatures soar, more people turn on their cooling systems. As a result, electricity use increases and demand on our power system peaks. You can manage your electricity costs by properly maintaining your central air conditioner. Keeping your air conditioner in good working order helps reduce the amount of electricity it needs to keep your house cool, saving you money on your electricity bill. A well-managed system also means a more comfortable home for you and your family.
2010 Incentive Application (for services performed on or before August 31, 2010)
- 2010 Incentive Application (for services performed on or after September 1, 2010)
- Qualified Contractors
Hiring a Contractor
Eligible Customers
Energy Saving Benefits
- Tune-up your air conditioner or heat pump and you can use less electricity to keep your house comfortable
- You can save money on your electricity bill by reducing the amount of electricity your system needs to heat or cool your house
Environmental Benefits
- Can use less electricity and help prevent air pollution
- Avoid greenhouse gas emissions for a healthier environment
Qualifications
Important! Changes to the incentives and equipment qualifications associated with the program were approved by the Public Service Commission of Utah and became effective on September 1, 2010. The changes can be viewed here. Please visit each incentive offering page for information regarding projects completed before and after the effective date.
For tune-ups performed on or after September 1, 2010
$20 customer incentive for a central air conditioner tune-up
$75 customer incentive and $25 contractor incentive for a heat pump tune-up
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Current customer incentive | Proposed customer incentive | Current contractor incentive | Proposed contractor incentive |
| AC tune-up (current) | $100 | N/A | $25 | N/A |
| AC tune-up (proposed) | N/A | $20 | N/A | $0 |
| HP tune-up (proposed) | N/A | $75 | N/A | $25 |
For tune-ups performed on or before August 31, 2010
$100 incentive to the customer and $25 to the contractor for a central air conditioner tune-up
In order to receive the tune-up incentive, equipment must meet air flow and refrigerant charge requirements. To ensure the greatest savings when conducting a tune up, the program passing requirement for air flow is 350 CFM/ton. Also, the refrigerant charge must be within +/- 3 degrees of target subcooling for units with thermal expansion valves (TXV). Refrigerant charge for equipment without TXVs must be +/- 5 degrees of target super heat.
Tune-up must be completed by a Program Qualified Contractor. To find a Program Qualified Contractor please use our list of Utah Participating and Program Qualified Contractors.
Prior to starting work, review the applicable Incentive Application with your Program Qualified Contractor to ensure incentive compliance. Incentives are limited to one tune-up per unit, for a maximum of two units, per qualifying household every five years. Total of contractor and customer incentives will not exceed the purchase price of the equipment or service. Work may be inspected. Please see Incentive Application for a list of required documentation and additional terms and conditions. Additional terms and conditions may apply.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for questions regarding contractors or how to receive your incentive.
Incentives and qualifications are subject to change with 45 days notice and approval by the Public Service Commission of Utah.
