Press Release / Florida Energy Star® HVAC Rebate Program Rolling End of AugustNew GeoSpring Hybrid Water HeatersGeneral Electric’s National Promotional TourIntroducing Bayonet’s New Website Layout

Hudson, FL, August 24, 2010 - Florida State officials recently approved a program that will give Florida residents a flat fee rebate for replacing their old inefficient heating and cooling systems with a properly-sized energy efficient system. The program will officially start August 30, 2010 and end December 31, 2010 or when the $15 million set aside for this program runs out. The amount of this rebate is $1500 (limit one per household) and can be combined with the current federal energy tax credit (30 percent of the price of a new unit, including installation charges, up to $1,500). This is a great opportunity for homeowners to save money, lower energy bills and increase indoor comfort, but don’t procrastinate too long, both programs expire the end of this year.

According to Robbie Blankenship, President of Bayonet, “There has never been a better time to replace your old inefficient system. Being able to combine the state rebate and federal tax credit, allows homeowners to claim some great savings. The only downside is the limited time frame. We encourage anyone thinking about this to move quickly, as the state rebates will run out when the funds are depleted and both programs expire at the end of this year.”

Eligible products for this program include: central air conditioners, air source heat pumps or geothermal heat pumps. The state rebate program was designed to encourage homeowners to install higher efficiency systems that will help lower energy and put less strain on the energy grid in Florida. This rebate gives homeowners an incentive to make good energy-wise decisions when replacing older, inefficient systems.

In order to qualify for the rebate program a Florida homeowner must purchase and install a new HVAC system, have their ducts tested with a resulting leakage score of no more than 15 percent, and submit a completed rebate application form, along with four additional documents: your installation receipt, a copy of your mechanical building permit required by your city or county, a copy of your final duct leakage report and the first page of the “Manual J program” that shows how your unit was sized to fit your home (go to www.rebates.com/floridaHVAC, for more details). Duct testing must be done by a Florida Class 1 rater.

Blankenship states, “We are one of the few qualified, licensed HVAC companies in the area that can help walk you through this process from beginning to end. We’ll help you make decisions on which products qualify and we’ll provide you with the necessary paperwork.”

According to Progress Energy of Florida, heating and cooling represents 42 percent of the energy used in the average home in Florida. Therefore, improving a home’s HVAC system presents the greatest opportunity for energy savings. Also the University of Florida’s IFAS Extension Service determined that among typical homes in Florida, duct systems lose 25 to 40 percent of heating or cooling energy. Leaky ducts also make your HVAC system work much harder. Home heating and cooling ducts leaking just 20 percent of the conditioned air passing through them causes your HVAC system to work 50 percent harder. With a new energy efficient system, homeowners will see savings in lower utility bills and by having the ducts tested and sealed in your home you will improve the overall indoor comfort as well as improve HVAC efficiency.

Until the end of this year by installing a new qualifying HVAC system, you can claim the Florida State Rebate, the federal tax credit, save money, and benefit in the long run with lower utility bills while improving indoor air comfort.

For more details about the Florida State Rebate Program you can go to http://www.rebates.com/floridaHVAC or contact www.bayonet-inc.com.
For information on the Federal Tax Credit, go to www.energystar.gov.

Bayonet, Inc.
Bayonet Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business. Robert Blankenship opened the doors in 1978 not far from the current location in Hudson. Initially, it was strictly a plumbing company, but over the years has added an air conditioning division as well. The business has been built over the past 30 years on satisfied customers, having installed many thousands of plumbing and heating and air conditioning systems over the years. Bayonet services the following counties: Pasco, Hernando, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk and Citrus.

 

Local Company, Bayonet, is the First Stop on General Electric’s National Promotional Tour for Their New GeoSpring Hybrid Water Heaters

Hudson, FL, February 11, 2010 – Local plumbing, heating and cooling company, Bayonet, has been chosen to be the first stop on a national tour for General Electric (GE) as they introduce their new GeoSpring Hybrid Water Heaters to the public.  This open house will take place February 25 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Bayonet and will be featured live on the Mason Dixon morning radio show, Q105FM.

During this open house you can come and join the festivities, enjoy refreshments, prizes for the kids and a cookout, and try for a chance to win a pair of tickets to a performance of Chicago, coming to the Mahaffey Theater.  It’s a great way to have some fun and learn about a fantastic, new product.

According to Energy Star, a division of the EPA, the GeoSpring Water Heater by GE is the first water heater in the market that qualifies for the Energy Star rating.  With its innovative design it can cut residential water heater energy costs by more than half (up to 62%). This could have a dramatic impact on the environment and on consumers‘ monthly utility bills since the residential water heater is the highest energy user in U.S. households behind heating and cooling systems.  (Note:  You may also be eligible for a 30% tax credit for purchase and installation on this product – go to www.energystar.gov for more information!).

Robbie Blankenship, President of Bayonet, says “This is a huge honor for Bayonet and we hope to see many of our customers and friends out here.  This is a great opportunity to see some of our new, exciting products, to save money and to help conserve our natural resources, not to mention to enjoy the festivities!”

 

Bayonet, Inc.

Bayonet Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business. Robert Blankenship opened the doors in 1978 not far from the current location in Hudson. Initially, it was strictly a plumbing company, but over the years has added an air conditioning division as well. The business has been built over the past 30 years on satisfied customers, having installed many thousands of plumbing and heating and air conditioning systems over the years.  Bayonet services the following counties:  Pasco, Hernando, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk and Citrus.
 

Hudson, FL, February 11, 2010 – Local plumbing, heating and cooling company, Bayonet, has been chosen to be the first stop on a national tour for General Electric (GE) as they introduce their new GeoSpring Hybrid Water Heaters to the public.  This open house will take place February 25 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Bayonet and will be featured live on the Mason Dixon morning radio show, Q105FM.

During this open house you can come and join the festivities, enjoy refreshments, prizes for the kids and a cookout, and try for a chance to win a pair of tickets to a performance of Chicago, coming to the Mahaffey Theater.  It’s a great way to have some fun and learn about a fantastic, new product.

According to Energy Star, a division of the EPA, the GeoSpring Water Heater by GE is the first water heater in the market that qualifies for the Energy Star rating.  With its innovative design it can cut residential water heater energy costs by more than half (up to 62%). This could have a dramatic impact on the environment and on consumers‘ monthly utility bills since the residential water heater is the highest energy user in U.S. households behind heating and cooling systems.  (Note:  You may also be eligible for a 30% tax credit for purchase and installation on this product – go to www.energystar.gov for more information!).

Robbie Blankenship, President of Bayonet, says “This is a huge honor for Bayonet and we hope to see many of our customers and friends out here.  This is a great opportunity to see some of our new, exciting products, to save money and to help conserve our natural resources, not to mention to enjoy the festivities!”

Bayonet, Inc.
Bayonet Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business. Robert Blankenship opened the doors in 1978 not far from the current location in Hudson. Initially, it was strictly a plumbing company, but over the years has added an air conditioning division as well. The business has been built over the past 30 years on satisfied customers, having installed many thousands of plumbing and heating and air conditioning systems over the years.  Bayonet services the following counties:  Pasco, Hernando, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk and Citrus.
 

PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HUDSON, FL, September 2009 – Bayonet Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning announces the roll out of their new website layout. You can visit them online at, www.bayonet-inc.com. Kris Blankenship, Sales Manager of Bayonet states, “More and more people are using the web to do business and we want to make it easier for our customers to do business with us.”

Blankenship feels one of the biggest improvements they’ve made is to give their customers the ability to schedule service online. With the service area information available online you can find out immediately if you live within their coverage area. Another great feature includes new online discounts.

Bayonet now has full product line information available on their website. They can help with any of your plumbing, drain cleaning, heating, cooling, duct cleaning and indoor air quality projects.

If you are looking for answers to your plumbing, heating or cooling questions they have an “Ask an Expert” section. You can send in your questions and receive a prompt reply. Also check out the new Blog and Research Library sections and find some helpful tips in the Do-It-Yourself section on the website.

Blankenship states, “We hope that people in our community will look for us for expert service and advice for all of their plumbing, heating and cooling needs.”


Bayonet, Inc.
Bayonet Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business. Robert Blankenship opened the doors in 1978 not far from the current location in Hudson. Initially, it was strictly a plumbing company, but over the years has added an air conditioning division as well. The business has been built over the past 30 years on satisfied customers, having installed many thousands of plumbing and heating and air conditioning systems over the years.