East Dallas Times

By Bruce Felps

State Rep. Allen Vaught, through the very capable folks in the House District 107 local office in the Wells Fargo building, just sent a reminder that the sales tax-free shopping period for energy-efficient appliances and such takes place this weekend.  

It runs from the opening of business tomorrow, May 29, and concludes with the close of business Memorial Day Monday, May 31.

Eligible products display the Energy Star logo and include:

• air conditioners priced less than $6,000 (room and central units);
• clothes washers (Energy Star ratings are not applied to clothes dryers since there is little difference between models in the energy used);
• ceiling fans;
• dehumidifiers;
• dishwashers;
• light bulbs (incandescent and fluorescent);
• programmable thermostats, and;
• refrigerators priced less than $2,000.

Internet and catalog purchases are also eligible. Internet and catalog items must be paid for and delivered, or paid for and immediately shipped, during the exemption period.

If you need any of those things, this week’s probably a good time to buy.