I was reluctant to invest into central air conditioning.
I didn’t think the cost was worth the benefits.
I live in the northeastern part of the country. Our winter weather often lasts for eight months, and the temperature drops down to negative twenty-five. We add up feet of snow and face dangerous wind chill. It seems to take forever for the weather to warm up enough to even turn off the furnace. I look forward to opening the windows and welcoming in some fresh air. I wasn’t eager to shut the house up tight and start up an air conditioner. I figured I could get by with a window air conditioner in the bedroom and some box fans. Last spring, the temperature shot up much earlier than usual. By the end of April, my house was already feeling overheated and sticky. I had problems with mold and mildew growth. There was condensate running down the windows. I finally had enough and got in touch with a local HVAC contractor. I asked for an estimate for central air conditioning. Because I already had the ductwork in place for the furnace, the expense was fairly reasonable. I spent a bit more for a high-efficiency air conditioner that achieves a 26 SEER rating. The system includes adaptable-speed technology that allows it to automatically adjust capacity to demand. The air conditioner operates most of the time at a lower speed, maintains a very consistent temperature and does a good job of filtering contaminants out of the air and combating high humidity. I have found that I like operating the air conditioner even when the weather is a bit chilly. I use just the fan to keep the house fresh and comfortable.