WaterFilter.com
Powered by WhyPark.com
Get Federal Tax Credit on Tankless Water Heaters Now Through December 31, 2007
Southlake, Tex. (PRWEB) November 7, 2007 -- The Energy Policy Tax Incentives Act of 2005 expires Dec. 31, 2007, and with it goes the opportunity to get federal tax credits for purchase and installation of energy efficient appliances. One of the highest rewards comes from tankless water heaters, both for tax purposes and for actual energy cost reductions.
The law allows a $300 tax credit on personal income tax returns if a homeowner installs a high-efficiency gas, oil, or propane water heater with an energy factor of at least 0.80 before Dec. 31. Most tankless water heaters meet or exceed this standard. A tax credit is usually more valuable than a deduction because a credit allows taxpayers a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes owed.
The cost of heating water is greater than most suspect. Energy experts say in most homes it accounts for the highest percentage of utility bills - about 30 percent. Traditional tank-type water heaters cost more to operate because they store hot water for when it eventually will be needed. As the water cools, the heater continually recycles to keep the water at a pre-set temperature.
Tankless units heat water on demand, so they only run when someone turns on a hot water tap. There's no tank full of water to cool off, only to be re-heated over and over. Master plumber Bill Stevens, of Berkey's Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, explains how this helps.
"The greatest demand for hot water comes in the morning when a family gets ready for work and school, "Stevens said. "You drain the tank, it fills back up and the heater is running full blast as you walk out the door. Throughout the day, the water cools and is reheated over and over, running up utility bills. The gas and electric companies love it!"
Stevens says tankless water heaters (http://www.berkeys.com/Water-Heaters.aspx) offer a number of advantages for homeowners, including:
? an endless supply of hot water;
? water is heated on demand, only when you turn on the tap;
? no energy - and money - lost in storing hot water;
? high-efficiency performance cuts water-heating costs up to 50 percent
? small size - about the size of a briefcase - permits installation virtually anywhere, indoors or out; and
? more durable, so tankless water heaters last longer.
No special forms or paperwork are required to claim the 2007 tax credit. Taxpayers simply claim the credit on the line provided for it on Form 1040 and keep receipts for purchase and installation of the water heater. Improvements must be installed in or on the taxpayer's principal residence in the United States.
For additional information, please visit: www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm. Consumers who have further questions regarding the Energy Policy Tax Incentives law should consult with qualified tax advisors.
About Berkey's:
Berkey's Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning has specialized in the needs of homeowners in Southlake, Grapevine, Colleyville and Flower Mound for more than 32 years. Berkey's reputation for prompt, honest service from licensed and factory trained technicians assures customers the best in professional service and equipment. To learn more, call Berkey's at 1-877-BERKEYS, or visit our Website at http://www.berkeys.com
Contact:
Lee Pogue
Berkey's Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning
817-481-5869
###
MORE ARTICLES:
Never Ending Fun On The Water With Boating
There is nothing more enjoyable than a nice, calm voyage on the water. The fact that there are quite a number of different boating experiences, be it soothing or on the contrary exciting makes the boating world a very attractive one. Water sports in general have always been well appreciated, even by those who don't like to get wet at all.
Tips To Keep Your Organic Garden Healthy While You?re On Holidays
Some gardeners worry how their garden will survive while they are away on holidays. With a little organization and preparation, you can go on holidays without worrying about facing impending doom in your veggie patch when you get home.
Embassy Pro Books Launches New Website Offering Professional Photo and Coffee Table Books
Embassy Pro Books, a division of Embassy Digital, announced the launch of its new custom pro books website, EmbassyProBooks.com. This website allows the leading provider of prepress, printing and binding in North America to extend their already successful services to a more professional graphic design, photography and pro art audiences.
Proper Window and Door Replacement Fights Weather Damage
Replacement windows and doors, if installed correctly, can help homeowners to save on energy costs and fight the deterioration of their homes, reports LocalPlusNetwork.com. In addition to articles advising homeowners of money- and energy-saving advice, LocalPlusNetwork.com offers a directory of local contractors.
The Latest In Coffee Machines
Coffee has been around a long time, but did you know that coffee makers have been too? The oldest one we know is the ibrik, a copper container used in ancient Turkey. It had a long handle with a grooved tongue and produced a very strong coffee, since there is no filtration involved. It is still used today.
Sparkling, Clean Lighting Will Add The Perfect Touch To Your Home
When one thinks of the many factors that affect the look of a room, most people think only of the paint and furniture. In doing so, they overlook the most important factor: Lighting.
How To Convert Your Automobile To Run On Water?
How to convert your automobile to run on water, you say Interesting concept to say the least and depending just who you ask they would be calling you insane right about now
5 Ways to Clean Up Your Site for Search Engines
Every Webmaster should be aware that capturing Search Engine traffic is one of the key agenda on their priority list. Although there are now many Search Engine Optimizers who can do a clean job for a reasonable price, why not do it yourself and make use of the additional budget for other web site promotion channels?
Coffee - The Addictive Stimulant
Coffee is one of the important commodities in the world. It is consumed by many people around the world and plays a major part in some economies of the world. It is traded through some major commodities board around the world, e.g. New York Board of Trade (NYBOT). Currently, Brazil is the world?s largest coffee producer which constitutes about 32% (year 2006) of the total world production.
After Healthy Weight Loss: Loose Skin
I want to open by saying if you have loose skin after a healthy weight loss; it means you have lost a lot of weight. Congratulations are definitely in order! So, what to do about the loose skin?
Buy a Water Cooler & Save Lives with FRANK Water Projects
Water Coolers Direct now donate £5 from the sale of every water cooler (priced over £100) to the FRANK Water Projects. This donation will help fund over 5,000 litres of safe, clean drinking water for villagers at the FRANK projects. That's enough clean drinking water for 10 children for 1 year.
Jo To Go Coffee® Adds Extreme Smoothie to Specialty Drink Menu
Jo To Go Coffee has added the Extreme Smoothie to their menu. The new smoothie is available in all Jo To Go Coffee real-fruit flavors and includes an infusion of Red Bull Energy Drink.
Body Water, This Brew Of Being Undervalued!
.The human body in good health is composed of approximately 50-65 % of water. No other substance in the body, separately the oxygen, has comparable and such an important influence on such many functions different from the body. Water forms part of all the body processes, of the cells of the body, the tissues and the organs. They however is distributed differently according to areas' of the body. For example, the percentage of water in blood, the muscles and the most important organs represents nearly 70 %; on the other hand, the fat contains only very little water, approximately 23 %.
How to Clean Copper
Well the answer really is - it depends. Yes, copper will tarnish over time as it reacts with the air and it will develop a patina.
Coffee Machines: Making The Perfect Cup
There are basically four types of coffee makers on the market today: the drip, the vacuum, the French press, and the stovetop. Each requires a different type of preparation and a varying amount of time and involvement on behalf of the user. However, having different types of coffee makers allows the user to find his or her particular taste and preference and make coffee at home.
