Free air conditioners and fans in San Antonio area.
Seniors, the disabled and low-income in Bexar County can get a free air conditioner from the government or local non-profits, with some people getting a free fan too. There are a few programs that give out equipment, including Project Cool from the city, the CEAP - LIHEAP program, and some local non-profits. Get details on free air conditioner systems in San Antonio TX.
All of the programs in Bexar County and the city are limited in scope and resources. Any free fan or air conditioner is given out on a first come-served basis to people with a proven need, such as medical issue. In some cases there will be funds to repair a broken air conditioner (instead of replacing it) and any units (whether a fan or AC) will be a low powered, often portable unit.
Free fans in San Antonio
Project Cool is offered by the Department of Human Services. A number of non-profits and charity organizations partner with the City of San Antonio to provide fans, air conditioners, and even funds for paying cooling bills. All the fans collected, or money donated, will be provided to senior citizens over the age of 60.
Some of the organizations that are part of Project Cool include Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the United Way Catholic Charities of San Antonio, Inc., as well as the Bexar County Human Services Department. CPS Energy will also try to provide a free fan or grant money in some instances too. Many local businesses, churches, and corporate partners also contribute to the program.
Seniors over the age of 60, that also have a need for a free fan for their home, or other forms of assistance, can call the United Way's 2-1-1 helpline. Just dial 211. This regional non-profit partners with Project Cool as well as other groups to direct callers to programs to stay cool. It is a free service in San Antonio that can be used to request a unit and explore all their options.
Where to get a free air conditioner in Bexar County
Not only are free fans offered as part of Project Cool, but many charities can also provide AC units. This will often be independent of Project Cool referenced above. The charities have very limited resources though. Some people may be given a free, small air conditioner or others a window fan. Some low-income families facing a crisis may be given a few dollars to put towards an AC unit or to pay an electric bill help. A leading organization to try is the San San Antonio Salvation Army for utility help.
Utility companies, including CPS, help people get an air conditioner from the government too. There are also free air conditioners, or funds to help pay for one as part of the CEAP program. Non-profits such as a local community action agency can usually process applications for the CEAP program, which the state’s version of LIHEAP. So as you contact these various agencies in San Antonio for a free fan, be sure to ask if any other programs or resources are available to you. Read more on Texas utility assistance.
Bexar County Department of Community Resources (call 210-335-6770) as well as the City Public Service (call 210-353-2222) both offer utility help. The county offers emergency assistance during the summer too, which ranges from a limited amount money to fix a an AC unit to weatherization, free fans (or rarely ACs), and other support. These are local resources that are often part of a comprehensive service known as Beat the Heat in San Antonio.
Summer electric bill help is also offered. The goal is to help low-income families, in particular the vulnerable such as parents with young kids, seniors or the disabled keep their utilities on. Many Salvation Army centers or local churches will have a small amount of money to help people pay for their cooling or electric bills, if they have a shut off notice. Or the money can also be used to pay for emergency repairs to an air conditioner. Find details on help from a church in Bexar County.
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