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Tax-Free Presidents Day Weekend Returns

Homeowners thinking about upgrading an appliance, replacing a water heater, or even changing a light bulb, can do so tax free on Presidents Day weekend.

On Feb. 18-20, purchases of the following energy-efficient Energy Star products are free from Maryland’s 6 percent sales tax:

  • Air conditioners.
  • Clothes washers and dryers.
  • Furnaces.
  • Heat pumps.
  • Boilers.
  • Solar water heaters (tax exempt at all times).
  • Standard-size refrigerators.
  • Dehumidifiers.
  • Programmable thermostats.
  • Compact fluorescent and light-emitting diode (LED) light bulbs.

Learn more about Energy Star products at www.energystar.gov.
Learn more about the tax-free weekend by visiting www.marylandtaxes.com and searching “Shop Maryland Energy.”
In addition, Pepco offers customers rebates on Energy Star appliances. Learn more at http://homeenergysavings.pepco.com/appliance-rebate-program.

Washington Gas also offers residential and commercial rebates, including, for residential customers, rebates on furnaces, tankless and standard water heaters, and programmable and Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats. Learn more at http://washingtongasliving.com/rebates.

Energy assistance may be available for customers having trouble paying their gas bill. Call 703-750-1000. Customers can also spread the cost of winter heating across the year. Visit www.washgas.com/pages/PaymentArrangements or call 703-750-7944. Customers also may purchase natural gas from any licensed energy supply company they choose. For more information, visit www.washingtongas.com and select “My Account,” then “Customer Choice.”

Find more energy-saving tips at www.washingtongas.com/safety-education/education/winter-preparedness.

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