Washington Township Opts for $1,050 AC Repair Over $10,200 Replacement

Article Summary: The Washington Township Board of Trustees chose to repair two non-functional, 25-year-old air conditioning units for $1,050 rather than pursue a full replacement of all three units at a cost of $10,200. The decision prioritizes a cost-effective fix for the immediate problem at the Township Center.

Township Center AC Repair Key Points:

• Two of the three air conditioning units at the Township Center were not working.

• A contractor recommended replacing all three 25-year-old units for $3,400 each.

• The same vendor offered to repair the two broken units for a total cost of $1,050.

• The board unanimously agreed to the less expensive repair option.

BEECHER – Confronted with failing air conditioning at the Township Center, the Washington Township Board of Trustees on Monday chose a frugal repair over a costly replacement.

Supervisor Mike Stanula informed the board that two of the building’s three air conditioning units were not working. He presented a quote from a contractor who, citing the 25-year age of the equipment, recommended replacing all three units at a cost of $3,400 each, for a total project cost of $10,200.

However, the vendor also provided an alternative: repair the two broken units for a total of $1,050.

The board quickly reached a consensus, opting for the more immediate and significantly cheaper solution. Without extensive discussion, the trustees directed Stanula to contact the vendor and schedule the repair work. The unanimous decision will save the township over $9,000 compared to a full replacement, keeping the decades-old systems operational for the time being.