May 11, 2005—American Standard Companies Inc., one of the world’s largest heating and air conditioning manufacturers, plans to donate and install heating and air conditioning (HVAC) comfort systems in Ronald McDonald Houses across the United States, the company says.
American Standard will also make a $100,000 cash contribution to RMHC, arrange for ongoing HVAC system maintenance with the support of its local distributors and dealers, and sponsor pajama parties for families staying at the Houses, says the company.
Each year, thousands of families stay at Ronald McDonald Houses while their children receive medical treatment at nearby hospitals. During 2005, eight Ronald McDonald Houses will receive comfort systems in Boston, Mass.; Chicago, Ill.; Dallas and Houston, Texas; Nashville, Tenn.; Sacramento, Calif.; St. Louis, Mo.; and Tampa, Fla.
Each of the designated Ronald McDonald Houses will receive a high-efficiency home comfort system from American Standard that can reduce energy bills by as much as 50 to 56 percent; whole house humidifiers, depending on the climate in which the home is located; whole-house air cleaners, which remove unwanted particles from conditioned air; and accessories such as touch-screen programmable thermostats.
For more on American Standard, visit the company Web site.
