Author Topic: CoolNYC - free smartAC program (Read 40556 times)

skyguy918 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 01, 2012, 02:18:18 PM »

Quote from: Galitzyaner on July 31, 2012, 10:03:57 PM

BTW, it seems the device is only free for those who reside in large apt buildings (typical CH Fisher buildings would fit that category), not for private houses or condos/complexes..

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The email invite from ThinkEco I mentioned earlier stated explicitly any NYC resident is eligible. The part about the large buildings is because they are working proactively to get the smartAC program in use in those buildings. I live in a garden apt complex and my bro-in-law has a house, and we were both able to get it no problem.

WhyAich · « **Reply #21 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:45:41 PM »

just got my package...looks amazing, cant wait to set it up!

thanks OP!!!

myb821 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 23, 2012, 03:52:18 PM »

i cant believe i missed this while i was away i just signed up looks awesome

puddles · « **Reply #23 on:** August 23, 2012, 04:31:22 PM »

I signed up and received the package. Because of the difficulty I only used it for a day. If I could send it to someone without repercussion from NYC your welcome to it. I didnt like that the USB stick always had to be plugged in (especially since I dont have a desktop at home). If someone would like to read the fine print and let me know if I can give it away let me know.

kangaroo · « **Reply #24 on:** August 23, 2012, 05:32:03 PM »

got it. takes quite some time to set up.

meshugener · « **Reply #25 on:** August 23, 2012, 05:36:01 PM »

There is a program rolling around lately for completely free window AC units, one of the eligibility requirements are that you don't have another AC unit in your home, so this is your first one (how do they prove that? I dont know).
Didn't get yet more details on this, as well as if there is other eligibility requirements such as income, (I believe there is).
Will post as soon I have more accurate info.

Shmelly · « **Reply #26 on:** August 23, 2012, 05:53:02 PM »

Quote from: meshugener on August 23, 2012, 05:36:01 PM

There is a program rolling around lately for completely free window AC units, one of the eligibility requirements are that you don't have another AC unit in your home, so this is your first one (how do they prove that? I dont know).
Didn't get yet more details on this, as well as if there is other eligibility requirements such as income, (I believe there is).
Will post as soon I have more accurate info.

The very first result when googling "free air conditioner": http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/06/free_air_conditioners_to_quali.html

yas · « **Reply #27 on:** August 23, 2012, 08:29:16 PM »

Quote from: puddles on August 23, 2012, 04:31:22 PM

I signed up and received the package. Because of the difficulty I only used it for a day. If I could send it to someone without repercussion from NYC your welcome to it. I didnt like that the USB stick always had to be plugged in (especially since I dont have a desktop at home). If someone would like to read the fine print and let me know if I can give it away let me know.

Mine did not come with a USB instead it came with a "Gateway" (looks like a modem) that plugs in to your router. If you call them they should be able to switch it for you.

joesol · « **Reply #28 on:** August 23, 2012, 09:03:59 PM »

Just got my package today. Ill probably set it up on Sunday. Looks like it takes time.

jack12 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 23, 2012, 10:14:03 PM »

Quote from: puddles on August 23, 2012, 04:31:22 PM

I signed up and received the package. Because of the difficulty I only used it for a day. If I could send it to someone without repercussion from NYC your welcome to it. I didnt like that the USB stick always had to be plugged in (especially since I dont have a desktop at home). If someone would like to read the fine print and let me know if I can give it away let me know.

same here. way too annoying and didnt seem to work right for me

This is who I am · « **Reply #30 on:** August 26, 2012, 12:59:52 PM »

Just got my whole kit.. Did not set it up yet!!
Did anyone set it up and have a good review ?

shmu · « **Reply #31 on:** August 26, 2012, 05:50:15 PM »

Quote from: This is who I am on August 26, 2012, 12:59:52 PM

Just got my whole kit.. Did not set it up yet!!
Did anyone set it up and have a good review ?

I know someone who instaled it two years ago. its a big pain. when it get too hot and ConEd wants to conseve energy they will override your setting and shut off your cooling. you can then manually switch it back but its a pain having to do that all day.
my friend has a store and that's not good for business. he ended up just taking it out.
bottom like its a gimek..

skyguy918 · « **Reply #32 on:** August 26, 2012, 07:56:38 PM »

Quote from: shmu on August 26, 2012, 05:50:15 PM

I know someone who instaled it two years ago. its a big pain. when it get too hot and ConEd wants to conseve energy they will override your setting and shut off your cooling. you can then manually switch it back but its a pain having to do that all day.
my friend has a store and that's not good for business. he ended up just taking it out.
bottom like its a gimek..

That's not how it works. They just had a 'demand response event' on 8/7 (that's what they call it when they want to be able to raise your thermostat). They emailed me the day before, and I had the opportunity to go to the website and opt out of the event. Once you do that, you're set for that 'event' and they won't change anything. They've only had one such 'event' this summer and they say usually it's not more than a few (<5 for sure).

As far as it being complicated or time consuming to set up, that certainly wasn't the case for me. Maybe 5 minutes total and it was pretty straight forward.

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #33 on:** August 26, 2012, 11:23:22 PM »

Interesting to see the different experiences people here have had with this program/gadget, they're מן הקצה אל הקצה $:-\$

skyguy918 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 27, 2012, 12:12:42 AM »

Quote from: Galitzyaner on August 26, 2012, 11:23:22 PM

Interesting to see the different experiences people here have had with this program/gadget, they're מן הקצה אל הקצה $:-\$

I think a lot of it has to do with whether the functionality of the system adds significant value for each person. Some people have AC's with built in thermostats that work much better than the one included, and timers that they are comfortable with.

This is who I am · « **Reply #35 on:** August 28, 2012, 07:57:05 PM »

i got a call from them today asking if i like it and how i had set it up..
i told them i didnt and they asked if they could send someone down to set it up for me .....

skyguy918 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 29, 2012, 10:07:33 AM »

Quote from: yas on August 23, 2012, 08:29:16 PM

Mine did not come with a USB instead it came with a "Gateway" (looks like a modem) that plugs in to your router. If you call them they should be able to switch it for you.

+1 on this. I emailed them and they basically said the easiest way is to come to their office to switch it (they're at 128 Madison Ave in the city). I can't go myself, but I told someone else about it and they're going to stop by to switch both of ours.

It seems like they realized the USB stick was a bad idea, and now they're sending them out with the gateway instead.

SBS · « **Reply #37 on:** September 09, 2012, 03:19:34 PM »

Installed it today. How do I set up schedules / timers? I want to set up for Shabbos, to have the A/C running at different times.

skyguy918 · « **Reply #38 on:** September 09, 2012, 03:37:47 PM »

Quote from: SBS on September 09, 2012, 03:19:34 PM

Installed it today. How do I set up schedules / timers? I want to set up for Shabbos, to have the A/C running at different times.

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askmoses · « **Reply #39 on:** September 11, 2012, 05:45:49 PM »

Did any of you get the "free $25 gift" email?

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