SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - A SIGN OF THE TIMES

There was a time when an air conditioning unit outside a house was safe. Not anymore. With the economic downturn and the rise of copper values, builders and homeowners alike have resorted to locking down outdoor units in an effort to detour would be thieves. We snapped this last week at a walk through for a new home. This smart builder is protecting his investment. It's just a sign of the times.

 

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19 Comments on SPEECHLESS SUNDAY - A SIGN OF THE TIMES

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its a shame that we have to resort to this to protect our property.seeing this more and more.

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That is one smart builder, Frank and Sharon.  I always like to do our final walk through on the way to the closing to make sure the AC unit wasn't stolen the night before-especially when it is a vacant property.

8:57pm • #3
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You know - one needs to do what they need to do.  In our market this has happened way to often and I'm quite sure home owners would do what they needed to do to protect their property.

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Bruce, it is. Not that someone couldn't get it off, but the extra time and trouble - they would just move on.

Anna, it has happened to us at our personal investment property when it was vacant last year.

9:24pm • #6
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I understand vacant homes expecially HUD homes have been hit really hard.

 

Have A Great Day

9:39pm • #7
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Boy you're right about that!  It's really too bad and quite shocking when you think about how much new HVAC systems cost.  Here in our area they are $10K+.  Great idea here though!

10:30pm • #8
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Sharon,

It's a start but unfortunately I think determined theives can defeat this system. :)

Steve

10:34pm • #9
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What a sad statement, when we literally need to nail everything down. Many have gotten very creative with what they steal today.

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Doris, vacant homes like this new construction are easy targets.

DeeDee, they are pricy - we know from personal experience.

6:17am • #11
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Steve, they can. But most won't. They will move on to an easier target.

Joe, indeed. It's all that copper inside.

6:18am • #12
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Frank & Sharon, There is always an opportunity just waiting for someone to take advantage of when it is an easy target. Criminals definitely do not want to word hard at ripping people off!

8:45am • #13
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WOW! I haven't seen that at all around here and it sure doesn't say much for people's honesty...........

1:42pm • #14
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Frank and Sharon, silly me!  For a minute I thought it was just decorative iron work.

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Wanda, so true. This isn't 100% fool proof, but it's a deturrent for sure.

Barbara-Jo, unfortunately there are quite a few desparate dishonest folks these days.

Pat, lol, it isn't bad looking, is it?

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Frank  & Sharon- our very good friends' house burned last May.  While they were in the clearing and planning stages my husband suggested he ask his AC company to remove and store his less than a week old AC units as a security precaution.   They'd been installed the day of the fire. 

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Steve, thanks!

Kathy, that was a wise request. It's no fun to buy something again when you have just paid for it.

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