We were in Cape May, New Jersey on a family vacation when my wife called my cellphone and left a voicemail while I was away from my phone.

With our 1-year old son crawling near me, I checked my voicemail. I got a big grin on my face as I heard the familiar voice of my wife say, “Happy Father’s Day” on the message.

That was seven years ago and I have still have the message saved on my phone. My favorite word is “Daddy,” and I cherish my time with my son, who will be eight in July.

Father’s Day is celebrated each year on the third Sunday in June. This year Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17. 

I do not think being a father should be a requirement to enjoy or benefit from Father’s Day. Anyone man mentors or teaches a child should receive recognition on this day.

McCombs Supply has gift ideas for you. Men love to fix things, so why not get him an appliance part to fix some broken appliance around the home? 

We have awesome Father's Day gift ideas fore DIYers for less than $50. More on that later.

History of Dad Day

According to History.com, the idea to celebrate Father’s Day was not as popular or met with as much enthusiasm as Mother’s Day. Maybe most guys are not as sentimental or sensitive.

The day to recognize fathers started July 5, 1908, when a church in West Virginia sponsored the nation’s first event. A women in Spokane, Washington helped start the first state-wide Father’s Day in 1910.

But it wasn’t until President Calvin Coolidge encouraged state governments to recognize Father’s Day that the day got traction. 

In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation making Father’s Day a federal holiday, according to History.com, which states that economists today estimate that Americans spend more than $1 billion each year on Father’s Day gifts.

Here are 5 inexpensive ideas for Father’s Day gifts. These suggustions will make dad happy and maybe help get something fixed around your home.

Gift Ideas

Awesome flashlights. The Nebo ARMOR 3 is the toughest light, period. End of story. It takes a pounding and keeps on illuminating. ARMOR 3 is waterproof and impacted-tested at 66 feet.

This incredibly strong light is also unbelievably bright. The ARMOR 3 features a 360 lumen work light and 160 lukmen spotlight that are both dimmable with programmable power memory.

ARMOR 3 has a powerful magnetic tilting base lets you direct light anywhere you need it, and the steel pocket clip allows you to keep this light handy while having your hands free.

Cost: $22.49.

McCombs has a vast inventory of flashlights, including the Nebo Tango, which features 2 high-powered light scources, a 250 lumen spot light and 750 lumen COB work light. 

The Tango, which sells for $35.99, is fully rechargeable and also serves as a power bank for your USB powered devices. 

Flip It! 

NEBO FlipIt, which sells for $13.49, is a 215 lumen COB LED that operates like a standard household light switch. No wires, no tools
and no fuss.

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Surge Protection

Supco All Purpose Surge Protector for domestic appliances (part no. APP120) This is a power surge and brownout protector for 120 volt for use with home appliances like window air conditioners, dehumidifiers and other appliances.

Features

Short cycle protection
Helps prevent blown fuses
Prevents operation in low voltage conditions
Prevents false starting attempts
LED to indicate proper operation

Automatically restarts

Heat Gun

What guy doesn't like playing with a gun? And this one can actually fix things around your home. 

A heat gun can make for a useful addition to any well-stocked tool cabinet as it can be used for several different do it yourself projects. 

Doityourself.com lists 5 practical uses for a heat gun at your home, including defrosting a freezer, softening a hard substances like plumbers putty around pipes and shortening drying time.  

McCombs has 120VAC Packard Heat Gun part number HG1000.

Specifications:

60Hz
Amps 12
Low Setting 750 Watts
High Setting 1500 Watts
Double Insulated

Includes 4 tips.

• Volts 120VAC, 60Hz, Amps 12
• Low Setting 750 Watts, High Setting 1500 Watts
• Double Insulated
• Includes 4 tips.
• Packard

Cost: $36.80

Water filters

McCombs has a large inventory of water filters, including the WSG3 Water Sentinel Refrigerator water filter for General Electric MSWF AP3997949, PS1559689.

This water filter contains a compressed carbon block, which provides tremendous capacity to remove and or reduce impurities and sediment that may be present in your drinking water. 

The carbon block has millions of active sites on its surface and within the structure, which can absorb impurities like a sponge and can absorb and hold other types of impuriies on its surface like a magnet. 

This economical filter, which costs $19.14, will provide you with fresh and clean tasting water and ice cubes. This filter is a replacement. See link for part numbers this filters replaces. 

Heat Keeper

Are you looking for more economical ways to heat your home and save on your energy bills? Look no further! 

The Dudas Jafine Heat Keeper Kit allows you to use your electric dryer to direct warm, moist heat back into your home in winter AND direct hot, humid air outdoors in the summer its like a two for one.

Note: Sorry, the Heat Keeper doesnt work with gas dryers.

Features and Benefits:
There are several passive heating products on the market, but the Dundas Jafine Heat Keeper Kit, which sells for $9.90, is one of the top rated by consumers. 

Take a look at a few of the benefits it offers:
Quick and easy install
Extra source of heat for cold winter months
Deflects warm air outside to help keep home cool in summer
Saves money on energy bills
Removable lint cap for cleaning to keep Heat Keeper performance efficient and safe
Convenient summer and winter setting
Safety valve eliminates back pressure
Two plastic clamps included allows you to fasten the Heat Keeper securely to both ends of the dryer duct
UL approved for safe dryer venting
Made in the U.S.A. and Canada

About Us

McCombs Supply Company, Inc.

In business since 1953, McCombs Supply Co., Inc. is a third-generation family-owned business that specializes in low prices and fast, reliable shipping.
Located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, McCombs Supply Co., Inc. offers replacement repair parts for dishwashers, dryers, microwaves, range-ovens, refrigerators, washing machines, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, commercial cooking, pellet stove parts and more. Some of our manufacturers we distribute for include – Backer-Chromolox, Broan-Nutone, Exact Replacement Parts (ERP), EZ Flo, Fasco, Mastercool, ICM, JW Harris, Packard, Robertshaw, Sealed Unit Parts Company (SUPCO), White Rodgers, Englander, Breckwell, Harman, Lennox, Napoleon, St. Croix and Quadra-Fire.

We supply contractors, service technicians, housing developments, hospitals, retirement communities, institutions, and do-it-yourselfers.

Today, we have nearly one million SKUs in our system. We are constantly upgrading our cutting-edge technology to serve our customers better.

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