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Air Plus Heating and Air Conditioning Partners with NBC Palm Springs for Free Summer AC System Giveaway
PALM DESERT, California — As summer temperatures rapidly climb into the triple digits across the Coachella Valley, maintaining a reliable and efficient home cooling system shifts from a matter of luxury to an absolute public health necessity. To provide critical relief to a local family, Air Plus Heating and Air Conditioning has launched a community-focused giveaway in partnership with NBC Palm Springs. The "desert cooling mission" aims to fully gift and install a brand-new, high-efficiency air conditioning system to one lucky valley resident.
Defeating the Desert Heat: The Inspiration Behind the Giveaway
Jose Delgado, the owner of Air Plus Heating and Air, joined the studio on Monday morning, June 22, 2026, to share the underlying inspiration behind this philanthropic effort. Delgado noted that through his company's daily service calls across the valley, his technicians frequently encounter families facing severe financial stress caused by outdated, failing HVAC machinery.
Jose Delgado on Community Hardship: "Going a summer without any AC in this valley is insane. Through the past years, we’ve found a lot of families struggling to pay their electric bills because their units are old, inefficient, and simply not working properly. On top of that, facing an expensive, unexpected repair bill to get back on track is a burden many just aren't prepared for."
Seamless Entry and a Stress-Free Process
A common barrier to community giveback programs is a convoluted application process, which Delgado is determined to eliminate. Air Plus and NBC Palm Springs have kept the eligibility criteria straightforward and direct:
The Single Requirement: The applicant must be a verified homeowner within the Coachella Valley.
How to Enter: Residents simply need to visit NBCPalmSprings.com/cool and fill out the official contest entry form detailing their situation.
Once a winning family is chosen based on their submitted story and localized need, Air Plus will provide a comprehensive, turn-key installation process at zero cost to the homeowner. The company will take complete responsibility for securing necessary municipal permits, managing required structural inspections, coordinating heavy logistics like a crane for roof-mounted systems, and completing the mechanical swap. After the technicians finish their work, the only task left for the homeowner will be learning how to program their new energy-efficient thermostat.
Reducing Utility Bills and Inspiring Local Businesses
An outdated HVAC system is often the single largest contributor to skyrocketing summer utility bills in the desert. Because a complete system overhaul represents one of the most expensive and unbudgeted investments a property owner can face, this giveaway offers long-term financial relief and immediate peace of mind.
Delgado emphasizes that this initiative is intended to be an ongoing annual tradition every summer. By pioneering this effort, he hopes to spark a broader movement among fellow desert contractors, encouraging other local business owners to leverage their specialized trades for the benefit of vulnerable valley neighbors. Reading through the initial wave of touching applications has already left the team deeply moved, and Delgado looks forward to a highly impactful, emotional meeting when the new system is officially unveiled to the selected family later this season.
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By: NBC Palm Springs
June 22, 2026
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