The four layers of HVAC savings
Almost every meaningful discount on a new system comes from one of four places, and they can usually be combined:
- Utility programs — MidAmerican Energy offers rebates and discounted tune-ups for qualifying customers (the $44 AC tune-up is a current example: MidAmerican pays $85 of the regular $129 price)
- Tax credits — federal and state programs for qualifying high-efficiency equipment come and go; we check what's active when we quote
- True Comfort discounts — our own current offers, including up to $3,800 off a new home comfort system when everything is combined
Why efficiency tier decides what you qualify for
Incentive programs exist to push the market toward higher-efficiency equipment, so the richest rebates attach to the highest tiers — cold-climate heat pumps most of all, followed by high-SEER2 air conditioners and condensing furnaces. Sometimes stepping up one efficiency tier costs less than it appears once the larger rebate is applied. We run that math for you on every quote, tier by tier.
The paperwork problem — and our guarantee
Missed deadlines and incomplete forms quietly cost homeowners real money every year. Utility rebates need model and serial numbers, AHRI certificates, and installer sign-off; manufacturer rebates have submission windows; warranty registrations have time limits.
Our True “Hassle Free” Guarantee removes the risk: we file ALL rebate and warranty paperwork for you, and we guarantee full factory rebates — or we pay the difference.
Don't leave the small programs on the table
Beyond the big-ticket items, smaller programs add up: discounted smart thermostats, tune-up rebates for qualifying MidAmerican customers, and financing promotions through Synchrony that reduce the effective cost of spreading payments. Ask about all of it when you call — a member of the True Comfort family answers 24 hours a day at 515-444-9154.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get up to $3,800 off a new system?
By combining tax credits, rebates, and True Comfort discounts on qualifying equipment. The exact total depends on the system size and efficiency you choose — we itemize every program you qualify for in your quote and file the paperwork for you.
What MidAmerican Energy rebates are available?
MidAmerican runs efficiency programs for qualifying customers that include equipment rebates and discounted maintenance — currently including a $44 AC tune-up, where MidAmerican covers $85 of the regular $129 price. Programs and amounts change, so we confirm current offerings when we quote.
Who files the rebate paperwork?
We do — all of it. Warranty registrations, rebate forms, and supporting documents are filed by True Comfort as part of every installation, and we guarantee full factory rebates or we pay the difference.
Do rebates apply to repairs, or only new systems?
Most rebate dollars target new high-efficiency equipment, but maintenance has its own programs — like the MidAmerican tune-up rebate — and True Comfort Savings Plan members get 10% off any HVAC repair year-round.
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