Contest: Your HVAC Horror Story Has a $20,000 Plot Twist
What if that rattling, wheezing heap of metal in your home isn’t just an eyesore but your ticket to comfort? Most people hide their aging HVAC systems behind closed doors, but you might have a gold mine disguised as a rust bucket. How about waking up to the gentle hum of a brand-new HVAC system instead of that alarming death rattle? The one that makes your guests ask, “Is that normal?” while eyeing the ceiling. The one held together by duct tape, prayers, and super glue.
We’re hunting for Florida’s ugliest HVAC system, and yours might be the winner we’re looking for. It’s a $20,000 transformation story waiting to happen.
The Signs You Might Have a Winner
Your HVAC started as a quiet worker but evolved into a performance artist. It now speaks in creaks, groans, and occasional death rattles. Think less of “Old Faithful” and more “Old Unreliable,” with more patches than a software update gone wrong.
Some telltale signs your HVAC system deserves a shot at fame:
- Your thermostat is playing a guessing game with room temperature. When you set it to 72, it might decide 82 is close enough. After all, what’s a 10-degree difference between friends?
- The noises. Oh, the noises. Your unit has developed a symphony of sounds that would make a metal band jealous. From the morning warm-up screech to the midnight shutdown rumble, it’s giving concerts nobody asked for.
- Your energy bills look more like a mortgage payment. While your HVAC plays an expensive game of survival, your bank account keeps losing every round.
The Real Value at Stake
This contest isn’t about replacing an ugly machine. It’s about changing your home’s comfort level and your monthly budget. A new HVAC system could slash up to 40% of your energy bills. Think about what you could do with those savings.
But beyond the numbers, imagine never again apologizing to guests about “that sound.” No more DIY duct tape patches. No more crossing your fingers every time you adjust the thermostat.
How to Make Your Entry Stand Out
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but in this case, hideous catches the prize. Much like a priceless painting tells a story beyond its canvas, your HVAC’s imperfections paint a picture worth $20,000.
Think of your entry as curating a tiny museum exhibit. Each dent, peculiar sound, and makeshift repair tell a survival chapter. Is that rusty patch spreading like a Rorschach test? The way your unit pirouettes at a 45-degree angle—interpretive dance.
When crafting your story, remember: “My unit sounds like a jazz band in a blender” paints a more vivid picture than “It makes noise.” Your HVAC system might be hanging on by a thread, but it’s still hanging—and that’s the story worth telling.
The Simple Path to Entering
Entering takes less time than your HVAC needs to “warm up” on a cold morning. Fill out the basic info, craft your two-sentence story, and upload a photo that belongs in the HVAC Hall of Shame.
The contest runs from January 2 to February 28, 2025. That’s plenty of time to immortalize your HVAC’s “charm” before potentially winning its $20,000 replacement.
Time for Action
Your clunker of an HVAC system has chugged along, battling Florida’s heat with whatever dignity it has left. Your eyesore might be worth $20,000 to us. So why keep patching up what you could transform? After all, ugly has never looked so promising. Your HVAC’s worst feature could be its best asset. Enter by February 28, 2025.
Contact us for further information on our contest or to discuss our various services.
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds depend on number of eligible entries received. Starts 1/2/25 at 12:01 am ET thru 2/28/25 at 11:59 pm ET. Open only to FL residents in FL at least 18+. Further limitations apply. All terms available at www.mid-fla.com/contest
