LEON — Gilbert Home Comfort has received the 2014 Dealer Sales Award from WaterFurnace International, a leading manufacturer of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional geothermal and water source heat pumps.
Gilbert Home Comfort has experienced a tremendous amount of growth in recent years as a WaterFurnace geothermal heat pump dealer. Gilbert Home Comfort was the largest WaterFurnace dealer in the state of Iowa in 2013 and now again in 2014.
Presenting the award was Galen Betz, regional manager for WaterFurnace and Rick Rockacy, territory manager for the state of Iowa, during a visit to the Gilbert Plumbing’s office.
“We are delighted to receive this award, which is a testament to the hard work of our employees and their commitment to the comfort of our customers,” said Steve Gilbert Jr., president of Gilbert Home Comfort. “Even as the national economy has struggled, it is exciting to watch our geothermal sales continue to grow, and we appreciate the fact that WaterFurnace recognizes our efforts and our achievements.”
Gilbert began selling WaterFurnace geothermal products in 1993 and has watched
that portion of their business grow as interest in geothermal energy has increased.
Geothermal systems tap the free, completely renewable, unlimited supply of solar energy stored just a few feet below the earth’s surface and use that energy to drive heating and cooling systems in both residential and commercial buildings.
“Gilbert Home Comfort does a great job for WaterFurnace in southern Iowa and northern Missouri! They truly care for their customers. They are able to offer innovative solutions. They have solid values of integrity and family that form the bedrock of their company. ” said Rick Rockacy, WaterFurnace territory manager.
Homeowners who install a geothermal system before Dec. 31, 2016, can take advantage of a federal renewable energy tax credit of 30 percent of the total investment of the system.
The tax incentive can also be combined with any state and utility incentives available. Additionally, there is a state of Iowa renewable energy tax credit of 6 percent of the total investment in the system that is available until Dec. 31, 2016.
In addition to federal, state and utility tax incentives that enhance the affordability of geothermal systems, this cost-effective, environmentally friendly technology offers a host of benefits that includes:
• Free renewable supply of energy
• Efficiency ratings over five times higher than those of ordinary heating and cooling systems
• Savings on utility bills up to 70 percent
• Reduced carbon footprint, since the system burns no fossil fuels
• Even distribution of heating and cooling for improved comfort
• Improved indoor air quality
• Quiet operation with no noisy outdoor units to disturb the environment or neighbors
• Safe operation that requires no open flame or fuel storage tanks
• Little to no maintenance required
• Increased system longevity (an average life span of 24 years vs.15 for conventional air conditioners and 20 years for fossil fuel furnaces)
For more information about the benefits of a geothermal heating and cooling system, call Gilbert Home Comfort at 641-446-4822 or see their website at www.southerniwoageothermal.com
WaterFurnace International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of residential, commercial, industrial and institutional geothermal and water source heat pumps.
Products from WaterFurnace include energy-efficient and environmentally friendly geothermal comfort systems, indoor air quality products and pool heaters. WaterFurnace (TSX:WFI) was founded in 1983, the company is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Gilbert Home Comfort, formerly Gilbert Plumbing and Heating, is the area’s leader in commercial and home comfort services. They are Iowa’s No. 1 WaterFurnace geothermal dealer and offer a wide variety of heating, cooling, solar, spray foam insulation, energy efficiency and indoor air quality solutions to fit everyone’s needs.
Owner Steve Gilbert, Sr. and President Steve Gilbert, Jr. have led the company to be one of the area’s largest family owned and operated businesses.
Gilbert Home Comfort services southern Iowa and northern Missouri, including Creston, Centerville, Osceola, Leon, Corydon, Maryville, Bethany, Unionville, Kirksville and all surrounding communities with two locations: Leon and Centerville.