QUALITY MAINTENANCE AND QUALITY
INSTALLATION FOR AIR CONDITIONERS
GET COMFORTABLE AND GET A REBATE OF UP TO $1,100.
MORE EFFICIENCY MEANS MORE SAVINGS.
TWO WAYS
TO COOL DOWN.
TWO WAYS
TO SAVE.
UP TO
$720
IN REBATES*
With our Quality Maintenance Program, you can lower your electric bill, improve the air
quality in your home, and make sure your A/C is in top working order. There are two ways
to save with this energy efficiency program:
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT
Simply sign a one-year contract with a
qualifying contractor and you’ll receive at least
two maintenance calls within the year — a
preseason cooling call and a preseason heating
call. Together, these calls keep your system and
energy costs running smoothly. Plus, you’re
eligible for a rebate.
SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION
Once you sign a Preventative Maintenance
Agreement, your contractor will perform a
baseline assessment of your A/C system using
a computer-based diagnostic platform. If this
test shows your unit is operating in a
“suboptimal” condition, the contractor can
make improvements to your system that will
improve its energy efficiency. If you need a
System Optimization, you’re eligible for an
additional rebate.
FACT: 65% of residential air
conditioning systems need repairs.
SAVE THE MOST ENERGY. SAVE THE MOST MONEY.
2. Quality Installation Program
Did you know that 70% of
air-conditioned homes have
$
A/C units that exceed the
IN REBATES*
home’s cooling needs? A unit
too large for your home costs
more to run and uses more electricity. Plus,
incorrect sizing or installation puts undue stress on
components and shortens equipment life. Simply
replacing your old system may not save as much
energy as you expected. That’s why SCE offers our
Quality Installation Program. When it’s time for a
new A/C system, this program makes sure your
new air conditioner is sized properly for your home,
and ensures its installation follows guidelines set
by ENERGY STAR® — saving you the most energy
and money. Plus you get a rebate of up to $1,100!
SCE’s Quality Installation Program eliminates
common problems that can reduce the efficiency
of your new A/C system:
UP TO
1,100
Quality Installation Delivers 100% Cooling –
Problem Installations Don’t
100%
Cooling Delivered
Air conditioning systems are
one of the biggest users of
electricity in your home, which
is why SCE is offering two
rebate programs where you can
save energy, money and the
environment, all while staying
comfortable: They are the
Quality Maintenance Program
and the Quality Installation
Program. Take a look and see
which one is right for you.
1. Quality Maintenance Program
95%
90%
85%
80%
75%
70%
65%
Low Airflow Low Airflow
+
+
Improper
Improper
Charge
Charge
+
Duct Leakage
• Low airflow
• Improper refrigerant charge
• Duct leakage
FOR OVER 100 YEARS…LIFE. POWERED BY EDISON.
Low Airflow
Installed to
ENERGY STAR
Guidelines
For more
information or to
find a participating
contractor, visit
ac-quality.com
or call
1-800-378-7503
GUIDE FOR HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS
STEP 1: QUALITY INSTALLATION
How well your new HVAC system performs, and how much it costs to operate, depends on how it’s installed. An
improperly installed system can actually use more electricity, run up your bill and make it work harder. Common
installation problems such as low air flow, improper charge, or duct leakage can reduce the efficiency of your system.
STEP 2: CONTRACTOR SELECTION
Hiring a license contractor who obtains the required building permit and complies with local codes, ordinances and the
requirements of the Building Energy-Efficiency Standards increases the likelihood that your system will be properly
installed and will work efficiently, quietly, and safely. Licensed contractors, in general:
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Have a minimum of 4 full years of experience performing the trade
Have taken a law and trade exam
Are required to have a Contractor’s Bond
Have been the subject of a background check
Are regulated by the Contractors State License Board
Installers who perform contracting work without having a license have avoided these quality assurance requirements
and, in addition, may be in violation of the law.
STEP 3: QUALITY ASSURANCE
A building permit, issued by a local authority, may be required for HVAC installations and modifications including,
but not limited to, the following:
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New HVAC installation
HVAC change out/remodel/replacement including the air handler, coil, furnace or condenser
Relocation of an existing HVAC unit
Removal of an HVAC unit or system
Adding ducting
The installation of the equipment may be inspected by a Building Inspector who will perform a quality assurance check
that may include ensuring that:
• The system is installed to comply with all applicable State, County or City codes
• The work specified under the permit has been performed properly
• Required compliance documents have been submitted
To find a participating contractor, visit ac-quality.com or call 1-800-378-7503.
Contractor participation may not be available in certain areas. Too see a list of available contractors or to refer your local contractor to this program, please visit ac-quality.com.
Rebate programs are available to Southern California Edison (SCE) customers only and at a valid billing address within the SCE service territory. Programs are offered on a
first-come, first-served basis until funding is expended or the program is terminated, whichever occurs first. Programs may be terminated without notice. Rebate eligibility is
limited to one rebate per program per household, and limited to tone of the measure packages. Pre- and post-inspections may be required to qualify for the rebates. Rebate
checks will be mailed four to six weeks after program completion. This program is funded by California utility ratepayers and administered by SCE under the auspices of the
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