HVAC unit needs repairs

[Selena]

I live in a single family home with my daughter whom is 15 years old. During the week my HVAC system stopped heating my home, I had someone check it and was told that my system had a major Freon leak. I was also told to use the emergency heat which will run the light bill up...I was wondering was there any assistance available to me to help with this issue.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Some options may include weatherization, or look into energy assistance for Georgia. Also it seems like the air conditioner is fairly new, so it is not under warranty by any chance, is it? Call your local social service agency in Bloomingdale Georgia as well, as they may have some options or free advice for you, or maybe can help you apply for weatherization.

My I am disabled living on fixed income of $839. a month. I live in Bloomingdale GA. Last week I had to have my AC repaired for it wasn't cooling my house down. They had to replace a part and when checking the unit in the attic found that all the coils have rusted and was going to have to be replaced. I was told to replace the coils alone would be $1400. The unit is the original unit to the house which is 4 yrs. I had 2 estimates for replacing the whole AC system to a more energy saving system one was $5500 and the other was $5900. Needless to say I can't afford anything. Is there some kind of Energy Assistance that I could apply for to help me pay for this repair?

[wastebook]

My I am disabled living on fixed income of $839. a month. I live in Bloomingdale GA. Last week I had to have my AC repaired for it wasn't cooling my house down. They had to replace a part and when checking the unit in the attic found that all the coils have rusted and was going to have to be replaced. I was told to replace the coils alone would be $1400. The unit is the original unit to the house which is 4 yrs. I had 2 estimates for replacing the whole AC system to a more energy saving system one was $5500 and the other was $5900. Needless to say I can't afford anything. Is there some kind of Energy Assistance that I could apply for to help me pay for this repair?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

One of the best places to call in Michigan is the Salvation Army, and their PeopleCare program. It tends to focus resources on the low income, and especially elderly, like your grandparent sound like should qualify for. They do work with TWAW and also DTE in Michigan too. Find details. http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/sal ... _prog.html
Really Salvation Army centers are located all across Michigan too, which make it easy for people to stop by at for help.

Hello,
I'm writing in hopes of finding my elderly grandmother and disabled mother a furnace, AC unit & hot water heater for the home that they share. I don't think THAW is the correct avenue but was hoping I can be directed to the right one from this agency. I can be reached by phone via e-mail. The situation is emergent as they've recently had DTE out to take a look and were told that the current one can "blow up at any moment". The need is urgent and a timely response would be greatly appreciated!

[engine]

Hello,
I'm writing in hopes of finding my elderly grandmother and disabled mother a furnace, AC unit & hot water heater for the home that they share. I don't think THAW is the correct avenue but was hoping I can be directed to the right one from this agency. I can be reached by phone via e-mail. The situation is emergent as they've recently had DTE out to take a look and were told that the current one can "blow up at any moment". The need is urgent and a timely response would be greatly appreciated!

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

HVAC repairs and replacement may be offered by weatherization, which is a federal government created program. http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... _prog.html It ensure the low income and disabled have safe and energy efficient housing, which seem like will both be applicable in your care. Call your local community action agency to get more information on the program and how it may help you. Space heaters, as you say, are not a solution.

I have got to the point of desperation. My HVAC broke down approx. mid December. I have had several people come out and look at it and have been told by all that a new system is needed. I purchased this system through SCEG s purchase plan 15 years ago. Being on disability since 1990 it was the only way I could afford it. We have tried to maintain comfort through space heaters which has driven our bill up to an outrageous amount. With summer just around the corner I'm looking at a unbearable situation. Is there any help available? Thank you.

[Ig12]

I have got to the point of desperation. My HVAC broke down approx. mid December. I have had several people come out and look at it and have been told by all that a new system is needed. I purchased this system through SCEG s purchase plan 15 years ago. Being on disability since 1990 it was the only way I could afford it. We have tried to maintain comfort through space heaters which has driven our bill up to an outrageous amount. With summer just around the corner I'm looking at a unbearable situation. Is there any help available? Thank you.