Rite Way revives Feel The Love program for free HVAC installs in Arizona

Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is again taking nominations for its Feel The Love program, which will provide a free heating and cooling system to selected heroes in Tucson, Sierra Vista and the Phoenix East Valley in fall 2026. Nominations are open through Aug. 31, 2026, and the program is aimed at people facing hardship or those who quietly serve their communities.

Why it matters: - The program gives selected Arizona residents a free high-efficiency heating and cooling system at a time when extreme heat can turn a broken HVAC unit into a health and safety risk. - The installation carries no cost for the recipient. - Nominations are open to anyone who knows a deserving hero in Tucson, Sierra Vista or the Phoenix East Valley.

What happened: - Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing brought back the Feel The Love program for Southern Arizona and the Phoenix East Valley. - Nominations opened now and run through Aug. 31, 2026. - Installations are scheduled for fall 2026. - Eligible residents can submit nominations at the nomination page.

The details: - The program is a national initiative through the Lennox Foundation. - Lennox provides the systems. - Rite Way technicians volunteer their time and labor. - Community members nominate the recipients. - The installation is completely free for the recipient. - The program is open to residents in Tucson, Sierra Vista and Phoenix East Valley. - Strong nominees include veterans, 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 says the best nominations come from people who know a hero personally.

Between the lines: - Arizona summers regularly push above 110°F in the Valley and above 100°F in the Tucson basin and surrounding communities. - Rite Way says aging or failing equipment can leave families at real risk during extreme heat. - The company frames the program as a way to recognize people who give consistently and quietly without expecting anything in return. - Rick Walter, president of Rite Way Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, said the program reflects the company’s belief in taking care of people the right way.

What's next: - Nominations remain open until Aug. 31, 2026. - Rite Way will select recipients and complete installations in fall 2026. - Residents who want to nominate someone can use the online form at the nomination page.

The bottom line: - Rite Way is turning a free HVAC giveaway into a community recognition program for Arizona residents who need help most and often go unnoticed.