For the past four years, Expert HVAC and Refrigeration has been giving away furnaces as part of Heaters for the Holidays with our partners, KISS FM 93.1 with Mike and Tricia in the Morning, Goodman, and Passage Supply. The generous contributions of all involved help us to continue this effort…and it’s getting bigger and better every year. This year, Heaters for the Holidays is giving away 4 heating systems!
Today, the winners were announced live on the air on KISS FM 93.1 at 8:45 am by Eric Alvarez, president of Expert HVAC and Refrigeration, with Mike & Tricia in the Morning.
“Why do you do this?” asked Mike.
“Because I have been blessed,” said Alvarez. “My parents instilled in me to help those less fortunate. I want to pass on blessings to those who really need it. Heaters for the Holidays is one way I can. But, not just me…the good people of Goodman and Passage Supply are also helping. And, even my technicians want to help. Many of them donate their time to install these systems. I have the best technicians!”
Heaters for the Holidays considers hundreds of submissions and stories of those in need of a furnace. All submissions are all considered. “Some of the stories are hard to read,” says Alvarez. “I often ask myself, ‘how do I choose?’”
Our First Winner: Linda’s Story
Linda sent a submission nominating mother. Here is her story:
“My family has been going through a lot. Two family members passed this year of diabetes. Mom was their caretaker in the past year. She struggled to give them what they needed but she managed to help. She even paid to reconstruct their house for wheelchair access. Since, both have passed. Now, I want to help mom. Mom works Monday through Friday with overtime to continue to provide for our family. She doesn’t have a working furnace of her own. She stays warm using blankets and leaving stove on with pot full of water boiling.” (Expert HVAC and Refrigeration NEVER recommends using the stove to heat the home. This is a fire and carbon monoxide danger.)
Of the news, her mother was chosen, Linda said, “My mom really deserves it. She has always done whatever she can for others. Today, we woke up and the house was pretty chilly. She needs working heat. Thank you, Eric and everyone, you all are a blessing!”
Said Alvarez, “Within a week, we will have your mom and all winners installed with heat.”
Winner 2: Cynthia’s Story
“I am single mom with three kids at home. My house needs a lot of work, and every year something seems to happen to the heater and it is expensive to repair. But, it’s cheaper than replacing it. This year, I was crossing my fingers hoping that it works. I’ve delayed using it and instead have been using a portable floor heater. Fortunately, it hasn’t been too cold yet. My house isn’t big but still gets cold so with the portable heater and all of us sleeping in my room, we’ve managed to stay warm.” (Expert HVAC and Refrigeration NEVER recommends using portable heaters to heat the home during sleep. This is a fire danger.)
Tricia stated, “Floor heaters are dangerous, not designed to be unattended.” KISS FM 93.1 continued: “Well, congratulations, after today you don’t have to worry about that.” Mike said. “You are such a good guy, Eric!” he continued.
“We couldn’t do it without your radio crew. Thank you for your help with this. Hopefully, we can continue to do more in the coming years. The more people we can help in El Paso, the better we’ll all be for it,” said Alvarez. “And, thanks to Virgil and the crew at Goodman for their continued support by donating the equipment,” he concluded.
But, Wait…There’s More
This year’s Heater for the Holidays had a new twist: Last year, Expert HVAC and Refrigeration and its partners in the giveaway gave away two heaters. “This year, we’re giving away four, including two wall heaters!” said Alvarez. “So many submissions last year needed wall heaters. Their homes were not set up for furnaces…no proper ductwork and no furnace closet. Wall heaters are ductless…and usually are on the wall and sit in the hallway,” he explained.
“Thanks to Ron Passage and his contribution of two wall heaters, we are happy to announce two more winners: Aramita and Mary M., both nominated for Heaters for the Holidays and both very deserving winners!” said Alvarez.
When you buy from Expert HVAC and Refrigeration, you can feel good that their charity of Heater for the Holidays is supported. You, too, give back to the community.
Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to our partners in Heater for the Holidays!
Happy Holidays, everyone! Expert HVAC and Refrigeration, serving El Paso for over 36 years.
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