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Why You May Need an Air Conditioner Guard
Your air conditioner may not be the first thing you think about when you consider your home?s security.
However, as copper prices continue to rise, thieves all across the nation have realized the potential value of
the elements inside your air conditioning unit. Unfortunately, the damage caused that may bring thieves a
whopping $40 at a scrap yard commonly costs homeowners thousands to repair. Business owners who are
victimized may face tens of thousands of dollars in repair costs. A practiced thief often needs only five
minutes to dismantle and damage your air conditioning box. You may not even realize a theft is occurring
while you sleep or work. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take to safe guard your
investment and avoid costly repairs.
First and foremost, consider placing a motion activated light in the area of your air conditioning unit. Thieves
often work best under a cover of darkness. Of course, if it only takes a person five minutes to get in and out
with the valuable copper elements, a simple light may not be a sufficient deterrent. There are also guards
that you can place around the unit to keep people out.
A steel cage that easily wraps around your unit and locks securely often tells thieves that your unit isn?t
worth the trouble to break into. Generally, these cages are simple to install and can be adjusted to fit any
size air conditioning box, whether it is a home or commercial unit. Surprisingly affordable, these cages can be
easily removed for maintenance. Additionally, they offer a pleasing appearance, or at least a no less pleasing
appearance than a naked air conditioning unit.
You may be wondering, why a thief wouldn?t simply cut through the cage as well as the actual unit. The
answer is fairly simple. Thieves, in general, are opportunists, and they need to work quickly. If the air
conditioner unit in your yard is protected, and your neighbor?s is not, chances are a thief will bypass your
unit for an easier target. Essentially this means that while a steel guard is not exactly impenetrable, the
chances of a thief taking the time to cut through it are slim.
Generally, air conditioning units are placed out of sight, in the backs or sides of homes or businesses, which
makes them prime targets for theft. If your unit is completely destroyed during a theft, replacing it can cost
thousands of dollars. A protective cage or guard costs a fraction of what you would have to pay to replace
your unit. Even if the unit is salvageable, a new copper line set and the costs of labor often run up to $700!
Home and business owners can avoid the hassle and cost with only a small investment of money and an even
smaller investment of time. Why waste money and effort repairing a unit that could easily have been
protected? Deter thieves and protect the valuable elements inside of your air conditioner with a specially
designed guard.
In the unfortunate event that your unit is sabotaged, you should be aware that as this theft problem grows in
frequency, it has fed another problem. Quite a few people who have been victims of such copper theft have
also fallen victim to scams or cons concerning the repair of the unit. Consider protecting your unit with a
guard, and if you do find yourself victimized, it is crucial to work with a reputable company for repair or
replacement.
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