Heat Pump Tax Credit

With the heat pump tax credits available in 2024, homeowners have 2,000 more reasons to consider one for their home. Under provisions included in the Inflation Reduction Act, you can receive up to a $2,000 federal tax break. We cover what you need to know in this article and provide links to other resources.   […]

Do I Need a New AC?

I’ve been an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning) Technician for over 36 years. I founded Magic Touch Mechanical, an AC & Heating company in Mesa, Arizona 27 years ago this January. One question I’ve heard thousands of times is, do I need a new AC unit? Believe it or not, it’s a question I […]

Up To a $2,000 Tax Credit for Heat Pumps & Air Conditioners Installed in 2023

By now most of us have heard about the Inflation Reduction Act which went into effect on January 1, 2023. Included in the act, homeowners can get up to a $2,000 tax credit for heat pumps. What HVAC System Qualifies for a 2023 Tax Credit? Upgrades to home HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) equipment entitles […]

HVAC Tax Credits 2018 – 2019

  Are There HVAC Tax Credits for New AC & Heating Units in 2019?   We receive a lot of calls from people asking if there are any HVAC tax credits for new AC units. If you’re not already aware, HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. HVAC Contractors like Magic Touch Mechanical typically […]

New AC Unit Rebates Spring 2018

Should I Wait for Manufacturer Rebates to Buy a New AC Unit? I’ve seen this question pop up several times in a Facebook Group I’m a member of so thought it would be good to share some industry insider secrets about the factory rebates manufacturers offer every year before the start of summer.     […]

APS AC Rebate Going Away In 2018

APS AC Rebate Program Placed on Hold Effective 3-7-18   In a surprising twist of events APS Qualified Contractors and participants in APS’s AC Rebate Program received a message late Friday afternoon March 2nd, that effective March 7, 2018 no more rebates would be issued to APS customers who replaced their existing air conditioning and […]

Why is SRP giving a rebate for getting an AC tune up?

Utility Company Rebates for Air Conditioners – What’s the Rub? I’ve met people that generally loathe the local their power company. After all, these are the same companies that charge us thousands of dollars per year to keep the lights on, run our air conditioners, and wash our clothes on a daily basis, and most […]

Is an Energy Management System Right for Your Building?

Is an Energy Management System Right for Your Building or Business? As the owner of a medium-size contracting business in Mesa, AZ I know as well as the next entrepreneur that keeping operating expenses as low as possible equals a healthy bottom line. As the owner of both a commercial building which I lease back […]