There was also a manufacturer’s rebate that further trimmed the purchase price
For a long time, I held off on the installation of a whole-house air conditioning system. In the area where I live, it’s not really necessary. We deal with very long and brutal winter weather, making the heating system the priority. After running the furnace for six straight months, I always looked forward to airing out the house with open windows. It was a relief to get out from under the stress of energy bills. Our summer season typically only lasts two to three months. However, we deal with temperatures in the upper eighties and extremely high humidity. My family managed with portable air conditioners and some box fans. This wasn’t ideal. I was never happy about installing and removing the air conditioners with the changing seasons. Plus, the air conditioners didn’t look all that attractive and ruined the view through the window. The fans were noisy, stirred up dust and required ugly extension cords stretched across the floor. I was only able to cool certain rooms and the others were hot and sticky feeling. There would sometimes be issues with condensation on the windows and mildew growth. I finally made the decision to invest in central cooling when I replaced the furnace. The local HVAC contractor was offering a special deal on the cost. There was also a manufacturer’s rebate that further trimmed the purchase price. Once the whole-house air conditioner was up and running, I was amazed by the improvement in comfort. Not only is every room consistently cool, but the home stays much cleaner and smells better.