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A/C Theft: Unfortunately, It’s a Growing Concern

Tuesday, November 26th, 2013

A/C Theft: Unfortunately, It's a Growing ConcernThere’s a new trend in crime that homeowners should be aware of – heat pump and A/C theft. Thieves are targeting your air conditioner and heat pump condensing units for their scrap copper value. These thieves run up to the outside unit, tear out the copper, and leave the torn-up shell behind. Or else they load the entire condensing unit into the back of their truck and drive off. The copper coils and other metal inside the cabinet is worth around $80 on the scrap market.

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