Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine September 2026

ARHVACR NewsMagazine September 2026

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advisor rather than just an equipment installer.

That means everyone benefits: • Homeowners receive a rebate that helps reduce upfront costs • Contractors earn an additional $100 incentive for each qualifying installation • Suppliers benefit from increased sales of complete HVAC systems • Customers enjoy a more efficient, dependable heating and cooling system for years to come Turn Every AC Replacement Into a Complete System Conversation This cooling season, don't stop the conversation at the air conditioner. Ask about the age of the existing furnace, discuss the benefits of a matched heating and cooling system, and educate homeowners about available rebates and long-term savings. A complete HVAC replacement isn't just an equipment sale—it's an opportunity to provide better comfort, greater efficiency, improved reliability, and additional value for your customer while increasing revenue for your business. For more information about Summit Utilities' residential rebate programs and qualifying equipment, contact Kirk Pierce or visit the rebate program resources available to participating contractors.

Natural Gas Heating Delivers Value

For customers with access to natural gas, upgrading to a high-efficiency natural gas furnace can provide dependable comfort and performance during Arkansas winters. Modern furnaces with an Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating of 90% or greater convert more fuel into usable heat, helping homeowners maximize efficiency while maintaining reliable comfort. High-efficiency natural gas furnaces provide: • Excellent comfort during colder weather • Lower energy waste through improved efficiency Rebates Make the Upgrade Even More Attractive Summit Utilities offers rebates up to $1,000 to help customers offset the cost of installing qualifying high-efficiency natural gas furnaces with an AFUE rating of 90% or greater. In addition, HVAC contractors receive a $100 installer incentive for each qualifying rebate application that lists them as the installing contractor. • • Fast, consistent heating Proven reliability

Kirk Pierce tpierce@summitutilities.com Phone: 501-412-9610