mjncad
Super Member
I'm going to pick up a wifi thermostat to control the system. Looking at the 2nd generation Nest and others. I need to make sure it will work correctly with the variable speed blower in the air handler.
I have no idea how technophobic your Mom is; but I hope the Nest and other similar T-stats have simple manual overrides that make older people happy. You might look for a T-stat that is smart enough to know when to switch between heat and AC, so that your Mom doesn't have to fiddle with these "conveniences" any more than she has too. I doubt you'll need a humidifier in Virginia; but what about a dehumidifier for the heating season when the AC is not in use?
And here is a Halo unit specifically for LEDs that is airtight and relatively inexpensive:
Shop Halo 6-in New Construction Airtight IC LED Recessed Light Housing at Lowes.com
Isn't it amazing how the can itself can be relatively inexpensive; but the manufacturers get you with the various trim styles that can get beau-coup expensive.