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HVAC technician needed urgently: Lucy's home isn't safe

Lucy has faulty wiring that trips the power and smells of burning, and can't afford a licensed HVAC technician to fix it; a few hours of professional help would make the home safe.

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Lucy S. Cook
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Columbia
In August an inspector told me that my home has faulty wiring that trips the power and smells of burning. It's a safety risk for me and my elderly mother. The landlord has refused to act, and quotes of $2,700 are beyond us. I'm looking for a licensed HVAC technician who may be able to donate a few hours or do the repair at cost. I can cover the parts, which I estimate at $135. The job should take about six hours. I'll make sure someone is home and will provide refreshments. I can share the inspector's written report on request. If you're a HVAC technician and can help, or know a program that assists with this sort of repair, I'd really appreciate it. Glad we found this place.
effort
4–6 hours
format
In person in Columbia
skills
licensed trade work
#trades#home-safety#pro-bono#housing

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  • Như Linh Diep 🇻🇳

    I live about 4 km from Columbia. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

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  • Shreya B. SavlaPhoto verified

    Best of luck, Lucy. This could happen to any of us. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care!

    • Miles Howell

      Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

      • Valentina R. Medina

        Wishing you peace, Lucy. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Columbia.

        • Hye-won Mi-young Yoo

          Thanks for sharing this, Lucy. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in St. Petersburg but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Columbia.

          • Julieta P. Cabrera

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Los Angeles

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