Summer is rapidly approaching and this question is already becoming a frequently asked one: Do you guys offer air conditioners? The answer? We don't directly offer cooling assistance, however, if you apply with the local DSS office, it can be done over the phone or in person, they will handle the application process. The DSS office is located at: 250 Arsenal St, Watertown, NY 13601 Their phone number is: (315) 785-3000 Here is some additional information regarding the Cooling Assistance program and the link for further information as well: You may be eligible for a Cooling Assistance HEAP benefit if: · Your household's gross monthly income is at or below the current income guidelines for your household size as posted in the following table, or · You receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or · You receive Temporary Assistance (TA), or · You receive Code A Supplemental Security Income (SSI Living Alone), or · You received a Regular benefit greater than $21 in the current program year or received a Regular benefit equal to $21 during the current program year and reside in government subsidized housing with heat included in your rent, and · Your household contains at least one individual with a documented medical condition that is exacerbated by extreme heat, or · Your household contains a vulnerable member based on their age (60 years or older, or under age 6) which meet all other component eligibility criteria, and · A member of your household is a United States Citizen or Qualified Non-Citizen, and · You currently do not have a working air conditioner or the air conditioner you have is five years old or older, and · You did not receive a HEAP funded air conditioner within the past five years. Your household eligibility requirements include filing an application with your local department of social services, providing all necessary documentation, and the household must reside in an eligible living situation. Getting the air conditioner installed The participating Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) vendor list can be obtained by accessing the HEAP Participating Vendor List. Select your county of residence, “Cooling” as the fuel type, and pressing “Go”. It will be your responsibility to maintain the air conditioner. This includes the responsibility to remove, cover, store, and/or reinstall the unit or the installation sleeve after vendor installation. (fb)

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