Tag Archives: air conditioning cage

A/C Cages are here to stay

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Property Armor

The cat is out of the bag, or should I say the Cat Burglar is out of the bag. Copper theft is here to stay even after the economy recovers.

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Heat Pump Cages may have kept local business open

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Property Armor

A Florida restaurant has closed their business for good. The reason? Copper Theft. The Gator Grille had been operating for years and no doubt had been experiencing the effects of a struggling economy, but it was the inability to absorb the financial impact of having to replace the near $75,000 dollars in stolen air conditioners that finally forced them to … Continue reading →

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Earl Thelander: Iowa Cold Cases

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Property Armor

Earl Thelander of Onawa, IA, died from second- and third-degree burns sustained over 80% of his body in an August 2007 explosion after copper thieves stripped propane gas lines from a rural residence he and his wife Hope owned and were readying for a renter. (View source article for more)Source: http://www.iowacoldcases.com/earl_thelander.html

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Copper Theft Death-Viewer Discretion Advised

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Property Armor

This is what happens when two copper crooks neglect to turn off the power. Countless deaths have been attributed to copper theft. (View source article for more)Source: http://www.motifake.com/copper-theft-rule-1-copper-theft-rules-demotivational-poster-82438.html

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Air Conditioner Cages: A Smart Decision

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Property Armor

Imagine sitting in your house or business and slowly starting to feel the temperature reach an uncomfortable level. Your standing in front of the thermostat and realize that that the inside temperature does not match what you have it set for. There’s a problem. What can I check? The filter? Is the thermostat broken? These are questions any normal person would … Continue reading →

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GPS for Air Conditioners…Buyer Beware

Posted on October 11, 2009 by Property Armor

I was recently handed a flyer that had posted at the top of the page “Stop A/C theft 100%“. It also read “GPS it, Don’t Cage it.” The article implied that cages for air conditioners are ugly and for the most part ineffective. It goes on to say how for $200 up front, the A/C unit would be equipped with … Continue reading →

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Why is copper theft so important?

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Property Armor

Copper theft is reaching epidemic levels in the United States. A thief can steal copper from an unprotected air conditioner in minutes, leaving you with thousands of dollars in replacement costs. If you are not protected, you are a target. Continue reading →