Trending
New father hires someone to fix the furnace – then finds a note about his baby on the bill
This was not what he expected.
Randy Aragon
12.30.19

Bringing a baby into the world can be extremely stressful, especially when life throws other obstacles your way that is out of your control. This father found himself in a panic when his furnace went out just days before he was scheduled to bring his newborn baby home. He frantically called a furnace company, but when he got the bill he was shocked to see how much it was. On the receipt was a letter inscribed to his newborn, and a gesture that will stick with the family for a lifetime.

YouTube Screenshot
Source:
YouTube Screenshot
Advertisement

This couple had quite the scare when their furnace went out, mainly because it was winter and their newborn baby was about to come home. Luckily, one local business came to the rescue

YouTube Screenshot
Source:
YouTube Screenshot

Jesse and Maria Hulscher, found themselves in a worrisome situation, all with their newborn baby days away from coming home. It was the middle of winter, with a blizzard on the way when their furnace suddenly went out.

YouTube Screenshot
Source:
YouTube Screenshot
Advertisement

Left without a choice. the couple started looking for local repair shops. That’s when Jesse made a frantic phone to Magnuson Sheet Metal and explained the situation. He was able to calm down a little when the man on the phone said he’d sent someone out.

YouTube Screenshot
Source:
YouTube Screenshot

A repairman came out and fixed the furnace, but the real surprise came when the bill came. There was a note subscribed to the couple, with “no charge” on the bill

The Hulscher’s couldn’t believe their eye’s, the note read:

YouTube Svreenshot
Source:
YouTube Svreenshot
Advertisement

“NO CHARGE. Take care of the baby.”

That’s right, Magnuson Sheet Metal took care of the bill, leaving the family shocked.

YouTube Screenshot
Source:
YouTube Screenshot

“I was like what? No? This can’t be real. He was like ‘I know, I can’t believe it either.'” Maria told Fox 9 News.

Co-owner, Craig Aurand, told Fox 9 News that they have a special policy during the holidays

Turns out Magnuson Sheet Metal is known for helping families in need during the holidays, and all that they ask is that they pay it forward. Aurand tells Fox 9 that it’s not about the free promotion.

YouTube Screenshot
Source:
YouTube Screenshot
Advertisement

“We didn’t do it for the PR, we did it to be good people that’s it. Just to be nice to these people that’s all.”

Jesse posted the kind deed on Facebook and people on the internet were inspired by the gesture

After the gift from Magnuson, Jesse took to Facebook to thank them.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1560938427267328&set=a.261584500536067&type=3&theater

“checked the mailbox today waiting to find an invoice from them and this is what I find. can’t thank them enough for the great service, speedy response time and amazing technicians. Businesses like this earn customers for life! Thank you Craig and your staff for the amazing experience! We will definitely be calling on your services again….just hopefully not too soon from now!” The end of the post read.

YouTube Screenshot
Source:
YouTube Screenshot

This is such a heartwarming story, everyone should take some notes from Magnuson Sheet Metal. To see the act of kindness, watch the video below

Advertisement

These business owners show us that giving is alive!

Please SHARE this with your friends and family.

Article Sources:
To learn more read our Editorial Standards.
Advertisement
Advertisement