After the damage experienced along the East Coast by Hurricane Sandy, many homeowners may need to install new furnaces or air conditioners right away. To help affected homeowners, Rheem — through its KwikComfort® financing program with GE Capital — will offer a special financing option to residents of Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. From Nov. 15, 2012 to Feb. 28, 2013, consumers can take advantage of no monthly interest if they pay for their unit in full within nine months.

“The East Coast has been devastated by Hurricane Sandy, and with the weather getting colder, homeowners shouldn’t have to worry about whether they’ll be able to stay warm this winter,” added Jones. “Rheem is grateful to be in a position to create a special financing option for our friends in New York and throughout the East Coast that immediately helps anyone who suddenly has to replace their heating or cooling equipment.”

In addition, Rheem will donate $2 to the American Red Cross relief efforts for Hurricane Sandy for every nonweatherized residential furnace that the company ships to its Rheem and Ruud distributor partners in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

Also, Rheem will lead an online fundraising initiative where its customers, employees, business partners, friends, and the general public can donate directly to the American Red Cross. To join Rheem in supporting the American Red Cross relief efforts, visit www.rheem.com/sandyrelief.

Publication date: 1/21/2013