LADWP Customers: Free AC Tuneup and Free Installed Smart Thermostat (YMMV Nest Learning Thermostat 3rd Gen)

Just saw this, looks like a good program to get free smart thermostat, possibly Nest 3rd generation stainless steel.


LADWP offers the AC Optimization program to residential and commercial customers to help them save on their cooling costs. Without proper maintenance, heating and cooling systems may not operate at optimal levels. These conditions can cause significant energy waste, especially during the hot summer months when cooling systems are used for longer periods.

The AC Optimization Program provides services by certified, professional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians from approved, licensed contractors to analyze cooling systems and provide basic maintenance and efficiency services. These services are free for all eligible residential and commercial LADWP customers.

Program Services Offered at No Cost to Customers

Replacement or cleaning of standard air filters
Outdoor coil cleaning
System diagnostic test
Refrigerant charge adjustment (up to 2 lbs. of refrigerant will be provided, if applicable)
Installation of smart, Wi-Fi enabled thermostat (for compatible residential systems only, if customer does not already have a smart thermostat)
If the customer's home is not Wi-Fi enabled, or would prefer not to have a smart thermostat installed, the following AC system or Heat Pump alternatives can be installed at no charge to the customer:
Western Cooling Control
Hairrell Heat Pump Control (for all-electric homes)
Instant Rebates for System Improvements and Early Replacement

Duct Testing & Sealing (repair must meet minimum leakage reduction requirement)
$375 maximum rebate available
Early Replacement of eligible low-efficiency AC systems
$1,200 maximum rebate available
How to Apply

An application is not required
Customers can visit www.ladwpactuneup.com [ladwpactuneup.com] to request a list of participating contractors that service their area; or
Call the AC Optimization Program's call center, toll-free at (833) 280-8100, and request a referral to a participating contractor
Eligibility and Requirements

Must be a residential/commercial LADWP customer with an active electric account
Tenants must certify that they have owner's permission to participate
Central AC systems must be a minimum of 1 year in age, and in operating condition
Window, wall, portable, mini-split, and swamp cooler systems are not eligible
Central AC systems, with a minimum size of 1 ton and a maximum size of 10 tons per unit
Heat Pumps are also eligible
AC system(s) must not have been optimized through an LADWP program within the last 2 years
To receive a thermostat, customer must have their system optimized, and cannot have an existing smart thermostat (available to residential customers only)
The outdoor ambient air temperature must be 55 degrees or higher for program services to be provided

Follow Up Communication

Participating customers will receive the following communications via US mail after receiving service:

Confirmation of services provided, and results of system diagnostic tests performed
Literature that explains how to properly maintain AC systems to achieve maximum operating efficiency
Postage paid customer satisfaction survey
Additional LADWP program information
Warranties

Service contractors will provide a one-time, no-charge service call if a customer's smart thermostat or other unit controls are not working properly up to 6 months after the initial installation.


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