Daikin and Allegiance HVAC Grant Free System to Indiana Veteran Couple

Allegiance Heating & Air, a locally owned HVAC company serving Southern Indiana and the Louisville, Kentucky area since 2005, has completed a full HVAC system installation for Ed and Chyrell Whitmire of Southern Indiana at no charge through the company's Project Ace initiative. Ed Whitmire, a United States Air Force veteran, and his wife Chyrell have dedicated themselves to restoring an older local church and serving their community. When Allegiance Heating & Air learned of their need for a new heating and cooling system, the company moved forward despite the project falling outside its typical service area, as the Whitmires are personal friends of Allegiance owner Brian. The complete Daikin system used in the installation was donated directly by Daikin in support of the effort.

Allegiance technicians installed a 96% efficient gas furnace alongside a new coil, AC unit, and line set. The crew ran new thermostat wire to both the indoor thermostat and outdoor unit, installed a new 2-inch PVC exhaust penetration, and pressure-tested and vacuumed the line set below 500 microns to verify a leak-free system. The installation also included connecting to the home's existing gas line with a new shut-off valve and exterior union to satisfy current gas code requirements, followed by a complete startup procedure carried out per manufacturer specifications.

"Project Ace is about more than installing heating and cooling equipment," said a spokesperson for Allegiance Heating & Air. "It's about honoring those who have served our country, building meaningful relationships, and giving back to the people who have sacrificed so much for our communities. Ed and Chyrell live their faith by giving back every day, and we felt they were exactly who this program was made for." Project Ace is an ongoing program dedicated to providing free HVAC installations to veterans in the Southern Indiana and Louisville area. The Whitmire family is the second household served through the initiative. Community members who know a veteran facing challenges with a heating or cooling system are encouraged to submit a Project Ace nomination.