Just a short note of appreciation for the great installation job on the above water heater. Your team was on time and implemented a well thought out installation plan to perfection.
Thanks again!
Mike
Indianapolis, IN
From the State of Indiana website:
“As of January 1, 2009 the State of Indiana is providing a state income tax credit when certain EnergyStar rated equipment is purchased by a homeowner or small business owner. The credit, worth as much as $100 can be used when purchasing a furnace, a water heater, central air conditioning, room air conditioner or a programmable thermostat. Homeowners and small business owners can claim the credit on their state income tax return.”
For more information visit: http://www.in.gov/oed/2379.htm
B&W Plumbing and Heating is pleased to announce that we are including a 6 Year Labor Warranty on all residential water heaters installed by B&W starting January 14, 2010. Most manufacturers include a standard 6 Year Part and Tank Warranty and in the past B&W included a 2 Year Labor Warranty. That meant that if a part or tank failed during Years 3 and 6 in your warranty, the part was covered, but the customer was still responsible for the labor. For Example, if in year 4 if the water heater leaked, the water heater was replaced under the 6 Year Tank Warranty, but the customer still had to pay for a plumber to install the replacement.
Now, with the new 6 Year B&W Labor Warranty, if you buy a water heater from B&W today and the tank fails 5 years from now, we will come in and replace the water heater at no cost to you. You will be covered under the manufacturers 6 Year Part/Tank Warranty and B&W’s 6 Year Labor Warranty.
Residential Customers Only.
If you have any questions, call us at (317) 243-3581.
When it is time to replace your water heater, keep on thing in mind: The State of Indiana requires your water heater to be installed by a licensed plumber.
Indiana code (http://www.state.in.us/legislative/ic/code/title25/ar28.5/ch1.html) defines plumbing IC 25-28.5-1-2, unlawful acts IC 25-28.5-1-11 and violations IC 25-28.5-1-31 for plumber and contractors for the State of Indiana. As defined, the water heater is a part of the plumbing supply system described in the code.
How can you check? Indiana code IC 25-28.5-1-35 requires the corporate/contractor plumbing license to be displayed on all written and printed advertising for plumbing services. This includes vehicles. If you can’t find the information displayed, you can still check with the State of Indiana: http://www.in.gov/pla/license.htm, click ’search and verify,’ and look up plumbers, contractors or any profession in Indiana that requires a license.
So if you’re in the market for a new water heater, before you call an advertised ‘Handy Man’ or a Water Conditioning Company, call a licensed plumber. It is the law.
Click on the link below to listen to our water heater ad heard on WIBC and WFNI:
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A lot of customers have called us wanting more information about the warranty on their current water heater. Most brands of residential water heaters have six (6) year tank and a sin (6) year parts warranty. This will vary with different models and manufacturers. The labor warranty from the manufacurer is one (1) year, BUT if the water heater is purchased and installed by B&W Plumbing and Heating, then we will give the customer a two (2) year labor warranty from the date of installation. Once the labor warranty has expired, the customer will have to pay for the labor for the part covered under warranty to be replaced.
Another thing to remember is that all warranty transactions use the original date of installation. Example: if the gas valve on a water heater fails after five (5) years and is replaced under a part warranty, the new gas valve is not covered for another six (6) years. The warranty for the new gas valve expires six (6) years fro the date of the original water heater installation.
If the water heater is a Whirlpool and was purchased a home center or hardware store, the part must be returned to the store where purchased for the part warranty to be honored. We will be happy to remove/install any parts for the customer, but the customer will have to go to the store for the replacement parts.
Now lets talk tank warranty. What a consumer first understand about residental gas tank water heaters is that there are two (2) types. For lack of better terms, we call them “Old Design” and “New Design.” Several years ago, a law was passed requiring all tank type gas water heaters produced after July 1, 2003 to incorporate a Flammable Vapors Ignition Resistance design so that the gas burners will not ignite flammable vapors from liquid spills in the vicinity of the water heater. The manufacturers had already produced a large quantity of the “Old Style” water heaters before the deadline so they were still sold beyond the July 1, 2003 production deadline. Any gas water heater produced after that date are the “New Design.”
If a tank leaks or fails with any “New Design” gas water heater and it is still in warranty, the water heater can be replaced under the tank warranty. If the labor warranty has expired, the home owner will still have to pay for installation for their replacement water heater. The replacement water heater’s warranty date is still six (6) years from the original water heater’s installation date, not the replacement date. Example: If the homeowner’s “New Design” gas water heater tank fails after four (4) years, a replacement water heater will be installed, the customer will pay for installation, and the balance of the warranty remaining will be two (2) years.
If the tank leaks or fails with any “Old Design” gas water heater and it still has a tank warranty, then the homeowner can replace the the water heater replaced under warranty. The homeowner will have to pay for installation and an upgrade charge for the “New Design” water heater. The good new in this scenario is that with the upgrade charge, the the water heater’s warranty will extend another six (6) years. The upgrade charge varies by manufacturer. Example: If the homeowner’s “Old Design” gas water heater tank fails after four (4) years, a replacement water heater will be installed, the customer will pay for installation and an upgrade charge, and the balance of the warranty remaining will be six (6) years.
If your water heater is not working or is leaking, just give us a call at (317) 243-3581 or click www.bplusw.com/ContactUs.html. All we need is the Manufacturer, Model, Serial Number and Date Installed and we can give you your warranty status.
We also install and service the following water heater manufacturers:
A.O. Smith
Rheem
Bradford White
State
Lochinvar
Rinnai
Navien
Call B&W Plumbing and Heating, The Professionals in the Big, Black Trucks. Home of the Same Day Water Heater.
With all of the news and information regarding tax credits and rebates for energy efficient home comfort equipment, specifically gas tank style water heaters, we here at B&W Plumbing and Heating wanted to try to simplify the info and put it all in one place.
First of all, the rebates and credits are for Energy Star Rated, High Efficiency, Tank-Type Gas Water Heaters for RESIDENTIAL customers. These credits and rebates also only apply to new equipment installed in existing residences.
The following four programs are for High Efficiency water heaters with an EF>= 0.62
Details of each program are below:
Indiana Energy Tax Credit
Credit/Rebate: Tax Credit 20% of expenditures Max $100 per year
Notes: Valid 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010.
File for your credit when you file your state taxes.
Credits in excess of your tax liability for a given year may not be refunded.
Link: http://www.in.gov/dor/reference/files/ib100.pdf
Indiana Energy Rebate Program
Credit/Rebate: $150.00 Rebate
Notes: EXPIRED !!!!!
Must submitted to the state within 30 days of purchase.
Must have Adgusted Gross Income less than $75,000 recorded on 2008 filed tax returns.
Link: http://www.in.gov/oed/files/2009_Indiana_Residential_Energy_Efficiency_Rebate_Rev_7.doc
Citizens Gas Rebate
Credit/Rebate: $100.00 Rebate
Notes: Effective 10/1/2008
Must be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
Must be a Citizens Gas customer.
Link: http://www.citizensgas.com/pdf/rebates/list_res_water_heaters.pdf
http://www.citizensgas.com/pdf/rebates/Residential_Rebate.pdf
Vectren Energy Rebate
Credit/Rebate: $100.00 Rebate
Notes: Effective 5/1/2008
Must be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
Must be a Vectren Energy customer.
Link: https://www.vectrenenergy.com/cms/assets/pdfs/rebates/list_res_water_heaters.pdf
https://www.vectrenenergy.com/cms/assets/pdfs/rebates/res_rebate.pdf
A High Efficiency water heater with an EF>= 0.82 qualifies for the Federal Energy Tax Credit:
Federal Energy Tax Credit
Credit/Rebate: Tax Credit 30% of expenditures for 2009 and 2010 combined to $1500 max.
Notes: Valid 1/1/2009 to 12/31/2010.
File for your credit when you file your federal taxes.
Credits in excess of your tax liability for a given year may not be refunded.
Link: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits#7
For a list of available energy tax credits and rebates in your area, visit http://www.dsireusa.org .
If you have any other questions, please give us a call at (317) 243-3581 or click http://www.bplusw.com/expert.html .
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