AC Watchdog Takes Thieves By Surprise, Protects Pricey Air Conditioner Units

Thieves appear to have discovered a new way to make a quick buck by stealing air conditioner units or A/C parts. One simple product, however, could be the solution to this ongoing problem without costing A/C unit owners a fortune in insurance premiums or high-tech security products.

Westland, MI (PRWEB) July 14, 2007 -- Thieves appear to have discovered a new way to make a quick buck by stealing air conditioner units or A/C parts. One simple product, however, could be the solution to this ongoing problem without costing A/C unit owners a fortune in insurance premiums or high-tech security products.

AC Watchdog, a unique A/C security alarm system released in 2006, is bringing relief to homeowners and business owners. It is also taking thieves by surprise with its unusual alarm mechanism. With the prices of copper and scrap metal on the rise, A/C unit theft and vandalism has increased dramatically in recent years. Many A/C unit owners are fed up and fighting back with deterrents such as AC Watchdog.

With no monthly security alarm bills and a low-cost installation, AC Watchdog has given a new affordable hope to A/C unit owners. Joe Wojtowicz, AC Watchdog's creator, wanted to develop a system that could work for everyone without a high cost to them. While working as a technician for Majestic Heating in Detroit, Michigan, Wojtowicz received several calls from customers whose A/C units had been stolen or stripped.

"I saw their frustration when they realized they had to replace their A/C unit with a new one. Many people cannot afford to replace an expensive item such as this on a whim. Some are elderly people, families with children... people who must have an air conditioner at all times during hot weather," states Wojtowicz.

Unfortunately, thieves find A/C units to be a quick and easy target because the units are often located in hidden spots behind homes or business buildings and are often placed out in the open with no protection. Even if the entire unit is not stolen, thieves will often remove valuable pieces of copper or scrap metal from the unit and sell the materials to make a quick buck. This usually destroys the entire unit. Though the thief makes a hundred dollars or so, the owner of the unit might have to pay thousands of dollars for a replacement.

AC Watchdog works to fight this crime in a unique way. The alarm system is connected to the refrigerant line of the unit. When the unit is tampered with and the refrigerant lines are damaged or broken, the alarm triggers a loud siren that is placed inside the home or business. With minor adjustments to the originally-developed system, the alarm now even calls the owner of the unit automatically with an alert. This works well for units that are installed at new home construction sites, businesses, or homes that are secluded from neighbors where no one is nearby to hear an audible alarm.

"AC Watchdog will also alert the owner when the unit needs repairs. This could save them money on their electric bill or save the unit from further damage when it is broken," says Wojtowicz.

Wojtowicz is working with HVAC contractors and technicians around the United States to be able to provide AC Watchdog protection to everyone. The unit must be installed by a technician, so he is using online resources as an outreach method to find dependable contractors in every area.

More information is available at the Web site below: http://www.acwatchdog.com

For an interview, please contact Joseph Wojtowicz by phone at (877) 728-0120.

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