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Pioneer offers $75 rebates for AC tune-ups. Program returns April 2025

Tune-up your air conditioner between April 1 – October 1 and receive a $75 rebate!

An AC system that is regularly serviced can increase its efficiency, which in turn saves money by lowering monthly energy bills.

Pioneer customers interested in participating should:​

  1. Read all program and application requirements below before submitting an application. Incomplete applications will not be approved. 
  2. Confirm you are a Pioneer customer by checking your PG&E bill. The program application requires the customer’s 10-digit ESP Customer Number and the account holder information that is listed on the bill. 
  3. Schedule a tune-up with a licensed contractor and have the tune-up performed between April 1 and October 1. To check if a contractor is licensed, customers can visit the Contractor’s State License Board. 
  4. Customers should review the invoice for the tune-up before the contractor leaves to ensure it meets the program requirements. The invoice must include:
    • Date of the AC tune-up service
    • Itemized description that a tune-up was performed
    • Itemized cost of the tune-up service only
    • Verification the tune-up service was paid in full with a $0 balance invoice or marked as PAID
    • Customers on a maintenance plan must submit an additional Payment History Sheet equal to or exceeding $75 worth of payment history prior to date of tune-up
  5. Submit comlpeted application and supporting documentation by October 15th to be eligible for the tune-up rebate. 

Program eligibility

  • An AC tune-up, as defined by this program, is an inspection, cleaning, and servicing of your air conditioning system. This can include cleaning and/or replacing air filters, a check of air flow, and checking evaporator and condenser coils. A tune-up does not include any repairs, parts, or services. 
  • Tune-up must be performed between April 1 and October 1.
  • Tune-up must live in a single-family dwelling. 
  • One AC tune-up rebate per household per program season.
  • Rebates may not exceed the cost of service. 
  • Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depeleted.
  • Applications must be submitted or postmarked by October 15. 
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Submit an application

Customers can submit an application by filling out the online form below, or by mailing the completed application and supporting documentation.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. 

Frequently Asked Questions

An AC tune-up, as defined by this program, is an inspection, cleaning, and servicing of your air conditioning system. This can include cleaning and/or replacing air filters, a check of air flow, and checking evaporator and condenser coils. A tune-up does not include any repairs.

The rebate is available from April 1 through October 1. Any service completed outside of the time frame will not be eligible for the rebate. Rebates are available one time per year per home. Rebates are available until funds are exhausted.

You do not have to use a certain contractor, but you are strongly encouraged to use a licensed contractor. The only requirement is that the contractor must be licensed in the State of California, and it is recommended that the ACCA Standard 4 endorsed set of inspection tasks are used for the service.

Rebate processing can take 3–5 business days. Once the rebate is processed, it can take 30–90 days to receive your rebate.

Servicing an AC unit ensures that it is running efficiently and helps identify potential problems. A routinely serviced HVAC is more energy efficient, which will save you money on your energy bills, and typically lasts longer.

Yes. If you have a current maintenance agreement for your system you are eligible for the rebate. If you do not receive an invoice for the service, submitting a copy of your agreement or contract and proof of your most recent agreement payment, is accepted.