We all know the stress that comes with moving especially if you’re moving during a pandemic. The chaos of packing and unpacking, the amount you need to spend to buy new furniture, essential items and decor items… ah, it’s stressful just thinking about it!
In the midst of all that, sometimes we tend to forget a few important things that we need for our new home and we don’t want the added stress! So we spoke to these Malaysian homeowners about 5 things they didn’t know were so important to have before moving in:
1. An air-conditioner that fits the room you’ll be putting it in
Your air-con’s efficiency depends heavily on the space it’ll be in so make sure to do adequate research before purchasing this big-ticket item.
The basic rule of thumb is that the bigger the space is, the higher the cooling capacity. You should also consider the amount of heat exposure that the room gets during the day to determine the horsepower of your air conditioner.
- If your living area is between 200 to 400 sqft, then you’d need an air conditioner with 1.0 to 1.5 horsepower
- But if you have a larger area that gets more sunlight and heat exposure, then you’d need to get an air conditioner with 2.0 horsepower and above!
2. Check thoroughly if any damages need to be fixed
It’s also really important to know your rights as a homeowner or renter. If you’re inspecting a new home, you have 24 months to check for defects under the Defect Liability Period. If you find any defects within that timeframe, the developer is obligated to fix them for you at no cost whatsoever. If you’re renting a home, it’s equally as important to check thoroughly as you don’t want the landlord to blame you for any damages caused!
- In the property listing, make sure to check if the kitchen or toilet looks dark, old and mouldy
- Upon inspection, check the areas that weren’t in the listing such as the pipes below the sink, the cupboard below the stovetop
- If it’s a brand new property, make sure to check on your plumbing and drainage systems for any leakage or clogged drains.
3. Instant water heater for your hot showers
There’s nothing worse than having to shower with blistering cold water in the morning (unless you’re one of those who likes cold showers…). While some apartments do have a built-in water heater in the toilets, most do not so here are a few things you can do to check:
- Give your management a call and check with them before you move in
- If a built-in water heater is not included, make sure to ask them if it’s alright for you to install an instant water heater
- Check the water pressure in your new toilet to determine if you should get a water heater with a pump or without a pump (the pump helps with low water pressure!)
Make sure you do your due diligence and check beforehand as it may cost you between RM300 to RM500 just to install one!
4. The correct pipes for your washing machine, stovetop & sink
Not only is it incredibly dangerous to have incorrect pipes (read: gas leak), it can also be super expensive to have them replaced if they’ve caused some damage to your home. While most home appliances such as washing machines and stovetops come with their designated pipes, it’s not a one-size-fits-all kind of situation. Here’s what you can do:
- Before buying your washing machine, check the water outlet pipe in your home and measure it so it’ll fit the washing machine pipe
- Check with your developer about the kitchen piping and if you require a special sink or a specific pipe before installing your sink & faucet
- If you’re using a gas stove, make sure to check with your gas man which pipe you should get. Failing to do so may result in an incredibly dangerous gas leak!
So before you head to the hardware store to purchase all your pipes, speak to your contractor beforehand to make sure you get the correct ones!
5. A functioning water purification system so you have clean, filtered water to drink!
While it may not be on the top of your priority list, there’s nothing more important in your new home than to have a water purifier! No, boiling tap water does not cut it!
A water purifier will filter and eliminate contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides and more which may be harmful to our bodies! Even though we may not realise it, we’re actually putting all those nasties in our bodies every time we drink unfiltered water ?
So if you’ve been shopping around for a water purification system, we’ve got great news for you!
From now ’til the 31st of August, enjoy up to 50% OFF LG PuriCare™ Tankless Water Purifiers AND 360° Air Purifiers as part of their LG PuriCare™ Kaw Kaw Deals! OMG! ?
Yasss! We love scoring great deals on home essentials like these ?
Watch the video below to know more about the LG PuriCare™ Tankless Water Purifier:
With rental as low as RM79 monthly or purchase with up to 50% off, you can have these state-of-the-art essentials in your own home today!
Wow, that’s cool! I wanna know more about the LG PuriCare™ Tankless Water Purifier!
As Malaysians, we know not to drink tap water as it may be contaminated with dangerous microorganisms that aren’t visible to the human eye. Thanks to LG PuriCare™ Tankless Water Purifier, we no longer have to worry about that as this tankless water purifier filters water in just three seconds ensuring we get clean & fresh water at all times! ?
Here are a few other things we really love about the LG PuriCare™ Tankless Water Purifier:
- There’s a 3-Stage Filtration System that directly filters and eliminates microorganisms and 7 types of heavy metals including mercury, lead, iron, and copper!
- You can enjoy hot, cold or warm water while saving energy with the Inverter Compressor and Induction Heating (IH) System
- It’s only 17cm in width which means it’s super sleek and slim enough to fit in your kitchen or even in the office
- It has a 180°Rotating Tap & Tray so it can be installed vertically or horizontally, totally up to you!
If that wasn’t enough to blow your mind, you also get to enjoy a comprehensive service plan by qualified LG professionals which means you’ll get:
- One year replacement care for internal pipes to secure product hygiene.
- Two layers of UV sterilization are automatically activated every hour with an option for users to manually sterilize the product for five minutes at any time.
- Complimentary service visits every three months for product sanitation and/or filter change.
WOW! Talk about amazing benefits, right??
Interesting, what about the LG PuriCare™ 360° Air Purifiers then?
Drinking safe & filtered water is extremely important, but it is also really important for us to filter the air we breathe every day. We may not know it, but the air contains toxins, dust, and allergens, resulting in sinus infections and irritated eyes! Trust us, we know ?
Thankfully, with the LG PuriCare™ 360° Air Purifier, we no longer have to worry about that anymore! This is because:
- It has a 360-degree absorption and discharge that filters and delivers clean air all around the house or workspace
- It also has a Clean Booster with a smart circulator and a 70° rotation circulator that can deliver clean air up to 7.5 meters
- There’s a 6-Step Filtration system that includes a HEPA filter and an active carbon filter so goodbye dust!
Yasss! The LG PuriCare™ 360° Air Purifier can remove large dust particles, ultra-fine dust, allergies, new house syndrome gases (VOCs), and living odours including ammonia from the air we breathe ??
Once you’ve purchased your new LG PuriCare™ products, make sure you download the LG ThinQ™ app so you can connect your new water purifier & air purifier to your smartphone. You can control the functions, monitor water consumption, and even detect any product errors via the app!
Wow, we don’t know about you guys but we’re definitely going to get a water purifier and air purifier after discovering all the dangerous things that we have been consuming unknowingly! After all, we all want to live a long & healthy life, right?
If you do too, make sure you check out the LG PuriCare™ Kaw Kaw Deals for your chance to own one of these bad boys at a discounted price! For more information, be sure to visit their website here today.
