Form 5695 Line 29: What Goes in Those 4 Boxes?

Staring at "Enter the Qualified Manufacturer Identification Number" and wondering what to put there? You need your heat pump manufacturer's QMID code. Find it below.

Got a panel upgrade and looking for the panel's QMID for Siemens, Schneider, Eaton? Read this section below.

You are on Form 5695 trying to claim your heat pump tax credit. You get to line 29a and see: "Enter the Qualified Manufacturer Identification Number and cost of the most expensive electric or natural gas heat pump"

That is your manufacturer's QMID code. It is a 4-character alphanumeric code like N8H2 (Carrier) or B8T9 (Trane) that proves your equipment was made by a manufacturer the IRS has verified meets efficiency standards.

This field is new for 2025. If you filed for energy credits in previous years, you did not need this. Now you do. The form asks for the Qualified Manufacturer Identification Number in multiple places:

• Line 22a - Central air conditioners
• Line 23a - Water heaters
• Line 24a - Furnaces and boilers
• Line 25d - Electrical panel upgrades (enabling property)
• Line 29a - Heat pumps (this is the big one, $2,000 credit)
• Line 29c - Heat pump water heaters
• Line 29e - Biomass stoves and boilers

If you leave these boxes blank or enter the wrong code, TurboTax or your tax software may flag an error or the IRS could delay your refund.

How UniColorado customers get their QMID

Eligible UniColorado customers will receive an email that includes their invoice, AHRI certificate, and QMID. The QMID provided can be used directly when filing taxes.

If you didn't buy from UniColorado

You still need a qualified manufacturer identification number to claim the credit. UniColorado has created a free public QMID directory available at rebate.blue/qmid.

Need the full step-by-step guide for filing Form 5695?

Resources:

• IRS Website
• Form 5695
• QMID Code List

The Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (also called the 25C credit) offers significant savings on qualifying heat pump installations:

• Heat Pumps: Up to $2,000 tax credit (30% of cost, capped at $2,000)
• Central Air Conditioners: Up to $600 tax credit
• Gas Furnaces: Up to $600 tax credit
• Heat Pump Water Heaters: Up to $2,000 tax credit
• Electrical Panel Upgrades: Up to $600 tax credit (when done to support heat pump installation)

The 25C credit was originally set to run through 2032 but was ended early by the Big Beautiful Bill Act. The credit expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners who completed eligible installations in 2025 can still claim this credit on their 2025 tax return.

Important: This is a tax credit, not a rebate. It directly reduces what you owe the IRS dollar-for-dollar. If you owe $3,000 in taxes and claim the full $2,000 heat pump credit, you only pay $1,000.

UniColorado installs heat pumps from multiple manufacturers, all with valid QMID codes for 25C tax credits. Please see a list of qualified manufacturer identification number codes for the most popular brands of heat pumps below.

Not sure which brand is right for your home? That is where our team comes in. We assess your home, your budget, and your comfort goals to recommend the right equipment.

Can't find your manufacturer? UniColorado has created a free public to use QMID code list. Click here to go to the directory.

Resources:

• Paper Form 5695
• TurboTax 5695
• H&R Block 5695
• FreeTaxUSA 5695

Documents you need

IRS Form 5695 is where you claim the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit. Here is what you need:

1. Your equipment invoice showing model numbers and installation date
2. The qualified manufacturer identification number code (get yours here)
3. AHRI Certificate or Certificate of Efficiency
4. Total cost of equipment and installation labor

The form calculates your credit based on eligible costs. For heat pumps, the credit is 30% of total cost up to the $2,000 maximum.

When you file, you will enter the QMID code in the appropriate section of Form 5695. This tells the IRS that your manufacturer has certified the equipment meets efficiency requirements.

What UniColorado Provides:

• Complete invoice with model numbers
• QMID code for your equipment
• Manufacturer certification statement
• Efficiency ratings verification
• Installation date documentation

We give you everything needed for tax filing. No chasing down paperwork, no calling manufacturers, no confusion about which codes to use.

• UniColorado 5695 Flyer

Legal Standard:

• Equipment must meet the highest efficiency tier established by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) that is in effect on January 1 of the year the system is placed in service.
• A Qualified Manufacturer Identification (QMID) must be reported on IRS Form 5695.
• The maximum credit for heat pumps is $2,000.

Practical Numeric Definitions (Aligned with ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2025, which manufacturers and the IRS rely on to satisfy the "highest CEE tier" requirement):

1. Split System Heat Pumps (Ducted)

• SEER2: 16.0 or higher
• EER2: 11.0 or higher
• HSPF2: 8.0 or higher
• COP at 5°F: 1.75 or higher
• Capacity at 5°F: at least 45% of capacity at 47°F (70% or higher if classified as Cold Climate)

2. Split System Heat Pumps (Ductless / Mini-Split)

• SEER2: 16.0 or higher
• EER2: 11.0 or higher
• HSPF2: 8.0 or higher
• COP at 5°F: 1.75 or higher
• Capacity at 5°F: at least 45% of capacity at 47°F (70% or higher if classified as Cold Climate)

3. Single-Package Heat Pumps

• SEER2: 15.2 or higher
• EER2: 10.0 or higher
• HSPF2: 7.2 or higher
• COP at 5°F: 1.75 or higher

4. Cold Climate Variants (Split Systems)

• SEER2: 16.0 or higher
• EER2: 9.8 or higher
• HSPF2: 8.5 or higher
• COP at 5°F: 1.75 or higher
• Capacity at 5°F: at least 70% of capacity at 47°F

FORM 5695 REPORTING:

• Line 29a: Primary heat pump (cost + QMID)
• Line 29b: Additional heat pumps (attach a statement listing each QMID and cost)

Note: The IRS does not publish raw SEER2, EER2, or HSPF2 tables. Eligibility is determined by whether the manufacturer certifies that the installed model meets the highest CEE efficiency tier in effect for the year claimed.

If you upgraded your electrical panel in 2025 to support a heat pump installation, that work also qualified for the 25C tax credit.

Electrical Panel Upgrade: Up to $600 tax credit when installed to support heat pump equipment

The 25C credit covered electrical panel upgrades, sub-panels, branch circuits, and feeders when the work enabled installation of qualifying energy-efficient equipment like heat pumps or EV chargers.

IMPORTANT: You Do NOT Need a QMID for Your Electrical Panel

Eaton, Siemens, or electrical panel manufacturer QMID's are not needed.

This confuses a lot of people. On Form 5695 line 25, you are claiming the cost of "enabling property" (your panel upgrade). But you do NOT enter a QMID for the panel itself. The enabling property (panelboard/subpanelboard/branch circuits/feeders on Line 25) does not have a QMID field.

The QMID you enter is for the "enabled property" which can be the heat pump or other qualifying equipment that the electrical work supports. Electrical panels do not have QMIDs.

So if you upgraded your panel or added circuits to install a Mitsubishi heat pump, you enter Mitsubishi's QMID (E8X7) on line 25, not some code for your electrical panel. Line 25b asks for the "code for the type of enabled property", this refers to a category code (like "E" for electric heat pump), not a panel manufacturer's QMID.

Line 25b

Enter the code for the type(s) of enabled property from the following list:

• A = Windows and skylights reported on Form 5695, line 20a
• B = Central air conditioners reported on Form 5695, line 22a
• C = Natural gas, propane, and oil water heaters reported on Form 5695, line 23a
• D = Natural gas, propane, and oil furnaces or hot water boilers reported on Form 5695, line 24a
• E = Electric or natural gas heat pumps reported on Form 5695, line 29a
• F = Electric or natural gas heat pump water heaters reported on Form 5695, line 29c
• G = Biomass stoves or boilers reported on Form 5695, line 29e

We have installed thousands of heat pumps across the Denver metro area. Here is what sets our approach apart:

Upfront Pricing, Zero Hidden Fees: You know your total cost before we start. Our quotes include equipment, labor, permits, and all materials. No surprise charges.

NATE-Certified Technicians: Our team holds industry certifications and participates in ongoing training on the latest heat pump technology.

Complete Documentation: We handle all paperwork for rebates and tax credits. QMID codes, certification statements, efficiency ratings: you get everything you need.

Utility Partnerships: We work directly with Xcel Energy and other utilities to process your rebates. Almost all rebates are provided upfront as a discount.

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