Free air conditioners, fans and cooling bill help in Gwinnet County.
There are several programs available in Gwinnett County that help people during the summer heat, with free air conditioners, window fans and even emergency cooling centers all being options. Some of the programs are run by the government and others by charity organizations. Find details below on free air conditioners and summer cooling help in Gwinnett County below.
Free air conditioners (or repairs) and box fans
Some low-income families have also had their power disconnected due to unpaid bills. Seniors citizens or the disabled in Gwinnett County often can’t afford an air conditioner or some way to stay cool. Both of these issues (lack of money to pay bills and no A/C) can put people at risk during the summer. So the Salvation Army centers in Gwinnett County are available to help people cool off, or receive a free new or gently used fan.
- The Salvation Army is always there for anyone who needs help. Whether it is winter, spring, summer, or fall. The summer programs include distributing fans or free refurbished air conditioners and a place too cool off. From time to time some money may be offered to help pay for cooling or air conditioning bills, or repairs to equipment. Some people may even have an air conditioner in their home but it is really not enough during some hot and humid days. Sometimes even the smallest fan from the Salvation Army, whether set inside the house or a window unit, can be a big help.
- The number of units are limited. However the only qualification needed to get a free box fan is that someone needs to be hot, have a low income and really be “at risk”. Priority is given to the elderly and people who don’t have air conditioning. The Salvation Army of Gwinnet County will try to ensure they come in and they’re able to get a fan. Find more details on Salvation Army assistance programs in Gwinnett County.
Many of these items (fans, AC units, operation of a cooling station, etc.) are donated by the community. There are often some HVAC companies that fix an AC unit for free. Many donors or businesses will even make a cash donation to the non-profit.
Free AC repairs can be arranged too. Sometimes people are faced with an emergency as well, such as a broken AC unit or utility disconnection. One recent recipient had their air conditioner break a few weeks ago, so they stopped on down for a box fan while they were saving money in order to get it repaired (for free).
The Georgia LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will help pay for electric bills too or even a free fan or AC unit. As most years the state will provide additional grant money during the summer to help the elderly and disabled stay safe/cool during the summer. This can include additional money to pay utility costs or LIHEAP to pay for a small A/C unit or repairs to one, and more details here on GA LIHEAP contact information.
Cooling stations in Gwinnett County during the summer heat
While the summer in Gwinnett County Georgia can bring on extreme heat, the county working with local charities or non-profits will do what they can to provide help. Cooling stations are often opened across Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, and the greater Atlanta region. They are made available to seniors, families, and anyone else who needs a place to go to get out of the heat and humidity with some groups even offering free rides to a local place, such as a cooling center.
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