If you have had your air conditioning unit stripped for parts in the Valley, you’re not alone. You don’t have to be a victim of air conditioner theft. Home and business owners alike throughout the East & West Valley areas have been reporting theft or damage to their air conditioning units in increasing numbers. Scrap metal dealers will pay top dollar for the copper that is contained within air conditioning units, and thieves think nothing of destroying your air conditioner to get the money. This can leave you in a position of needing air conditioning repair or new AC installation. While air conditioning thieves net only around $100 for stolen copper, you could be left with a bill for repair or new AC installation in the thousands of dollars.

A furnace installation or AC installation provider can assist you in keeping your air conditioner safe if you are interested. The vast majority of thefts are taking place at businesses and foreclosed homes, but that doesn’t mean a brazen thief won’t try to steal from residential neighborhoods. An AC installation and furnace repair technician will show you how to secure your outdoor unit to keep it safe from potential thieves. The technician from the furnace installation or furnace repair company may recommend that you keep your air conditioner inside if possible.

Heating and cooling companies can help you with many concerns, including furnace repair and furnace installation. Fortunately, your furnace is in a place that would be difficult for most thieves or vandals to reach. It also doesn’t have the same valuable copper as air conditioners. If you need furnace repair or are considering new furnace installation, be sure to ask Valley-Metro area HVAC company that you contact for a free estimate first. New installations can be costly, so knowing the price upfront will allow you to plan your budget accordingly.

• Air Conditioner
• Copper Wire Theft