For the 14^th year, Lennox has partnered with its dealer network across 43 U.S. states and Canadian provinces to provide new HVAC equipment and installation, at no charge, for inspiring community leaders. Recipients included veterans, teachers, first responders, and families in need of new HVAC systems following a summer that saw record heat.

“We received a record number of nominations for this year’s program, and we are proud to see how this initiative continues to make a difference in our recipients’ daily lives year after year,” said Gary Bedard, a Lennox executive vice president and president of Lennox Residential Heating and Cooling. “At Lennox, the continued success of the Feel The Love program is a testament to our long-standing commitment to giving back to the community and the strong partnership with our dealer network.”

In addition to increased year-round comfort, recipients can expect significant energy savings from the high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment donated through Feel The Love, a press release from Lennox said. These units reduce recipients’ energy usage by approximately 30% to 40%, having a long-term impact on homeowners’ energy bills and the environment, the company said.

“I can breathe, I’m relieved, I don’t have to worry,” said Danielle Staffeldt, a Feel The Love 2023 recipient in Hamburg, New York, who had a system installed by John Lock Air Conditioning & Heating Service Inc. “It’s such a powerful thing to be able to give to people and know that people care about complete strangers. It just means so much. I’m so grateful.”

Since Feel The Love was founded in 2009, the program has changed the lives of more than 2,300 families by providing them with heating and cooling systems.

To nominate a member of your community for next year’s Installation Week, visit FeelTheLove.com.