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Oregon couple gets free $16,000 HVAC system
Aviator Heating and Cooling replaced the Johnsens' system in Beaverton through the Lennox Feel the Love program, which says it has helped over 3,100 families since 2009; the reward came with a press kit.
On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on The Weekend ShiftPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Good News Network: “Retired Couple Surprised With New HVAC System Worth $16k in a ‘Feel the Love’ Program That’s Aided 3100 Folks”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2:01 PM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Oregon.
- BBN covered this story before: Oregon Zoo's Elephants Tackle Huge Pumpkins (October 18).
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What BBN said about it
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAn Oregon couple in Beaverton, Diane and Brian Johnsen, just got a free heating and cooling system worth about sixteen thousand dollars, installed by Aviator Heating and Cooling.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd Brian said they were ecstatic.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWarmest thing all week. I'm hoping the same crew can install some of that in my group chat.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe owner said they usually get paid with a check, but this time the reward was something far greater.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThen he put out the release on two wire services.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTwo?
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTwo wire services, Vera. The furnace got a wider release than most movies.
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The story so far
- Oregon's 1970 exploding whale mishap, caught on video · The Washington Times
- Oregon to start Brock Thomas at QB over Dylan Raiola · CBS Sports
- Weekend plans: shelter dogs, giant Eugene sandwiches, hash browns · AOL.co.uk
- Oregon beats Nebraska 17-14 on Raiola's late touchdown pass · Yahoo Sports
- Elephant Squashes 500-Pound Pumpkin At Oregon Zoo · FM News 101 KXL
- Oregon Zoo's Elephants Tackle Huge Pumpkins · Z100 Portland
- Oregon couple gets free $16,000 HVAC system (this story)
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