Giving Back to the Charlotte Community

One Hour Heating & Air, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and On Time Electrical Host 2^nd Annual Donate & Save Food Drive for Loaves & Fishes

November 2, 2020

Charlotte, NC – One Hour Heating & Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing are teaming up once again with On Time Electrical to host the 2^nd Annual Donate & Save Food Drive for Loaves and Fishes. Throughout the month of November, customers can help fight hunger and save money on their plumbing, HVAC and electrical needs with a donation to Loaves & Fishes.

The special offers include:

• One Hour Heating & Air: Customers who donate 5 cans or non-perishable items will receive a $57 Heat Tune Up or $25 Off ANY Service
• Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: Customers who donate 5 cans or non-perishable items will receive $25 Off Any Service
• On Time Electrical: Customers who donate 5 cans or non-perishable items will receive $25 Off Any Service

To make it simple and easy, the companies service technicians will collect the cans and non-perishable items during routine service calls, installations and maintenance visits. Individuals who would like to donate without a service call can drop off items at the office at 8916 Crump Rd Suite 3, Charlotte, NC 28273.

“Last year we were able to collect over 1,250 pounds of food and we are hoping to get more this year,” said Mike Fowler, owner of One Hour Heating & Air, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and On Time Electrical. “With everything that has happened this year, more and more families are in need of food. We are proud, once again, to be in a position to contribute to those in the Charlotte area that need assistance.”

According to Loaves & Fishes, they have seen a large increase in the demand of food from their food banks this year. The priority needs at Loaves & Fishes are canned fruit, canned meat, canned pastas, corn muffin mix, powdered milk, cereal and 100% juice. However, to receive any of the special offers, all canned and non-perishable items are welcome!

One Hour Heating and Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing have been serving the Charlotte, NC community since 1971. As a local, family owned franchise by Mike and David Fowler, One Hour and Benjamin Franklin provide professional HVAC and plumbing repair services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both companies pride themselves on offering prompt, high quality service at an affordable price. For more information, visit us at http://onehourac.com or http://benfranklinclt.com or follow One Hour Heating and Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing on Facebook.

On Time Electrical is a Charlotte, NC based electrical contractor specializing in residential services. Founded by Mike Fowler in 2012, On Time Electrical is committed to providing superior electrician services for residential, commercial and industrial clients. On Time Electrical provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, visit us at http://ontimeclt.com or follow On Time Electrical on Facebook.

One Hour Heating & Air, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and On Time Electrical Donate Face Masks to CMS

Charlotte, NC – One Hour Heating & Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing have teamed up with On Time Electrical to donate face masks to Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools.

They donated 1,300 disposable adult face masks and 300 kid face masks to CMS as the start of the school year is fast approaching.

“With school getting ready to start back up and kids having the option to go for a couple of days before virtual learning begins, we just wanted to do our part to keep the teachers, staff and students safe,” said David Fowler, Managing Director of On Time Electrical. “Some people may not have access to getting a mask, so we are making sure to provide them with one.”

“Thank you to One Hour Heating & Air, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing and On Time Electrical for thinking of the safety of scholars and staff at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools,” said Erica Hopkins, CMS Office & Community Manager.

The face masks will be distributed based on CMS needs.

One Hour Heating and Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing have been serving the Charlotte, NC community since 1971. As a locally owned franchise by Mike Fowler and Tommy Rea, One Hour and Benjamin Franklin provide professional HVAC and plumbing repair services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both companies pride themselves on offering prompt, high quality service at an affordable price. For more information, visit us at http://onehourac.com or http://benfranklinclt.com or follow One Hour Heating and Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing on Facebook.

On Time Electrical is a Charlotte, NC based electrical contractor specializing in both commercial and residential services. Founded by Mike Fowler in 2012, On Time Electrical is committed to providing superior electrical services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. On Time Electrical provides service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, visit us at http://ontimeclt.com or follow On Time Electrical on Facebook.

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One Hour Heating & Air & Benjamin Franklin Plumbing are Giving Away Free Face Masks

Charlotte, NC – With the recent order making face masks mandatory, One Hour Heating & Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing are giving away FREE face masks on Tuesday, June 30^th around the Charlotte area.

One Hour Heating & Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing will be setting up a tent and a truck in parking lots around town to give away over 2,500 face masks for people who need them. Adult and child sized masks are available and there is no purchase necessary.

“With COVID, these are unprecedented times and we understand that it may be difficult for people to find face masks. We just want to do our part to make sure that the Charlotte community is safe and everyone has access to receive a face mask if they need it,” said Mike Fowler, owner of One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.

A One Hour Heating & Air truck and tent will be parked at the following locations and everyone is welcome to come get a free mask while supplies last. Limit one mask per person. Proper social distancing precautions will be taken during the event.

Times & Locations:

• 10 AM-11AM: Westerly Hills Plaza, 3400 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28208
• 12:30PM – 1:30PM: Eastway Crossing, 3224 Eastway Drive, Charlotte, NC 28205

One Hour Heating and Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing have been serving the Charlotte, NC community since 1971. As a locally owned franchise by Mike Fowler and Tommy Rea, One Hour and Benjamin Franklin provide professional HVAC and plumbing repair services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Two companies under one roof. Both companies pride themselves on offering prompt, high quality service at an affordable price. For more information, visit us at http://onehourac.com or http://benfranklinclt.com or follow One Hour Heating and Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing on Facebook.

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Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Offering Free Grocery Delivery

Charlotte, NC – With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continuing to spread, stay at home orders and practicing “social distancing” are still the guidelines. Beginning May 1st, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing will begin using their fleet of trucks and plumbers to help the Charlotte area by delivering groceries for free.

How the Process Works:

• Deliveries available in local areas that Benjamin Franklin currently services. You do not have to be a current Benjamin Franklin customer or be receiving their services to receive the delivery.
• Order and pay for your groceries/items online from your preferred store that offers curbside pickup. (Examples of retailors that offer this service: Target, Walmart, Harris Teeter, Publix and Food Lion – this may vary by location and has no affiliation with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.)
• Call Benjamin Franklin Plumbing at 704-820-4797 and ask for the Grocery Delivery. A 2-4 hour advance notice is requested.
• Delivery requests must be made by 2pm for same day delivery.
• Deliveries can be made during weekdays Monday thru Friday.
• A Benjamin Franklin team member will pick up your items at the scheduled time and deliver them to your doorstep for a No Contact delivery.

“With everything going on right now, we understand it may be difficult for people to get out of house to do their regular shopping and we just want to help in any way we can,” said Paul Stefano, General Manager of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. “This is just our way of giving back to the local community who has given us so much. We are all in this together so if you can’t get out to get what you need, we will be happy to pick it up for you.”

The Delivery Program will run until the end of May or as restrictions apply.

Benjamin Franklin Plumbing is an essential business and still open 24/7 for all of your plumbing needs. They are taking proper precautions including wearing face masks, gloves and keeping hand sanitizer and disinfectants on their trucks at all times.

One Hour Heating and Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing have been serving the Charlotte, NC community since 1971. As a locally owned franchise by Mike Fowler and Tommy Rea, One Hour and Benjamin Franklin provide professional HVAC and plumbing repair services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Both companies pride themselves on offering prompt, high quality service at an affordable price. For more information, visit us at http://onehourac.com or http://benfranklinclt.com or follow One Hour Heating and Air and Benjamin Franklin Plumbing on Facebook.