Palm Coast, FL – Some big ticket items like cars may get better with age, even earning them names like “antique” or “classic”, unlike air conditioning units that don’t garner the same prestige, but for one lucky Palm Coast couple having the oldest AC earned them a sweet surprise.
Buying their home 21 years ago and moving in not long after, Pat and Scotty Girdwood were surprised to find they were the winners of the Accu-Temp “Oldest AC Contest” after submitting their 1987 unit for consideration.
The only conditions were contestants had to live within 40 minutes of the Flagler Beach pier, and their unit had to be currently in operation.
The Girdwoods say their 34-year old unit was still running well but the thought of a new air conditioning unit and handler brought them to tears upon learning they’d won, as they spoke with Chuck Weyant, owner of the Flagler Beach-based Accu-Temp.
“We were screaming. They called up three days ago and said ‘guess what, you won the air conditioning system’, and it’s such a blessing,” said Scotty Girdwood.
For Weyant, he was thrilled to be in a position to give back to the community, and was surprised to learn the Girdwoods were chaplains.
It was a full circle for him as he too teared up.
“I started Accu-Temp back in 2006 and interestingly I re-dedicated my life to the Lord and started tithing and offering the same year I started the business. I’ve always been a believer you can’t out give God,” said Weyant.
“It’s been on my heart to do it for a few years, but to do it is another thing. I’ve done lots of things in my life, but it’s so much better to give.”
The Girdwoods expressed their sincere appreciation for the generosity.
“I hope the good news about Chuck’s company will get out and I hope the Lord blesses him,” said Scotty.
The new Daikin system, retailing at $8,000 will be installed on March 4th.
Pictured: Scotty and Pat Girdwood were grateful winners of the oldest AC unit contest hosted by Accu-Temp Flagler Beach owner Chuck Weyant, on February 18, 2021 and will receive a new Daikin system for their Palm Coast home.
