Rite Way relaunches Feel The Love nominations for free HVAC installs in Southern Arizona and Phoenix

Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing has reopened nominations for its Feel The Love program, which gives qualifying heroes a free heating and cooling system through the Lennox Foundation. Residents in Tucson, Sierra Vista and the Phoenix East Valley can nominate recipients through Aug. 31, 2026, with installations scheduled for fall.

Why it matters: - The program can replace failing heating and cooling equipment for people who may not be able to afford it. - Arizona heat can create health and safety risks for homes without reliable air conditioning. - The installation is free to the recipient.

What happened: - Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing brought back the Feel The Love program for Southern Arizona and the Phoenix East Valley. - Nominations are open through Aug. 31, 2026. - Eligible residents are in Tucson, Sierra Vista and Phoenix. - Installations are scheduled for fall 2026. - Nominations can be submitted at ritewayac.com/nominate.

The details: - The Feel The Love program is a national initiative through the Lennox Foundation. - Rite Way is one of the Lennox dealers selected to run the program locally. - Lennox provides the systems. - Rite Way technicians volunteer the labor. - Community members submit nominations. - Recipients pay nothing. - The program is open to anyone in the Tucson, Sierra Vista or Phoenix East Valley area. - Strong nominees include veterans and active-duty military families, teachers, nurses, first responders, community volunteers, nonprofit workers, elderly residents on fixed incomes, and families facing financial hardship or unexpected life circumstances. - Rite Way said the best nominations come from people who know a hero personally.

Between the lines: - The program is designed to reward people who help others quietly and consistently. - Arizona summers add urgency because temperatures regularly exceed 110 degrees in the Valley and top 100 degrees in the Tucson area. - Rite Way said its technicians have seen aging or failing HVAC systems push families to the edge. - A free AC installation can deliver both comfort and peace of mind. - Rick Walter, president of Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, said the program reflects the company’s service philosophy.

What's next: - Rite Way will review nominations after the Aug. 31 deadline. - Selected recipients will receive free installations in fall 2026. - Residents can also call Tucson/Sierra Vista at (520) 201-4626 or Phoenix at (480) 405-4010, or visit ritewayac.com for service and more information.

The bottom line: - Rite Way is using its local dealer role in the Lennox Foundation program to provide free HVAC systems to deserving households before another Arizona summer takes a toll.