If someone you know is moving into new digs and you’re somewhat at a loss as to what to give them for a housewarming gift, you might think along the lines of the practical and comfortable. And in our region, particularly at this time of year, comfortable translates to warm.
Here are a few housewarming gifts that are bound to contribute to their warmth and comfort this season and in the year to come.
HVAC Service Agreement
Not everyone understands the importance of seasonal maintenance on the HVAC system, inspecting the air conditioner in spring and the heating system in fall. By giving an HVAC service agreement, you help ensure that your friends’ system is well cared for, all year long. These semi-annual inspections help catch small problems before they turn into big repairs. Housewarming gifts of service agreements could be the impetus your friends need to into the scheduled maintenance habit every year.
Fireplace Kit
This is obviously only desirable if your moving friends have a fireplace. Include a screen and an ash broom, or warm up their first night at home with a little bundle of wood thrown in.
Wi-fi Thermostat
If the giftees’ home has a simple analog or digital thermostat, you might help them upgrade with a programmable or Wi-fi thermostat. Be certain, however, that they can deal with the more advanced demands of these thermostats. The programmable in particular can be challenging, and while the Wi-fi thermostat works simply by setting temperatures on a smart device, make sure the recipients are the type of people who have a good handle smart technology.
Energy Audit
Everyone likes to save money on utility bills. Maybe your friends would appreciate the gift of an energy audit, so they can determine how to make their new home more energy efficient. An energy audit can include a blower door test and thermal imaging to find the spots where a home’s envelope can be improved to prevent energy loss.
When your friend cashes in on their HVAC-related housewarming gifts, have them contact Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning of Lorain.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 440-201-2959.
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