HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)

 

Our HVAC system stopped working during the latest heat wave that lasted for several days. It was stifling in the house and our ceiling fans and table top fans couldn't help much. We called the service people and they said a new compressor was needed and it came with a one year warrantee and was only guaranteed tor one year. 

They said due to the age of our system we really needed a new system. We checked the probable age of systems and found they only lasted 20-25 years. Ours was within that time frame so we bit the bullet as they say and opted for a new system. It was put in yesterday and took almost the entire day to take the old system out and install the new system that comes with a 10 year warranty.  

The new system is more energy efficient and and it does feel more comfortable. It is made by a well known HVAC company so it should be fine for the rest of our lives and longer. Our real problem while the old unit was out was the humidity and this one has removed much of the humidity and will keep it down to a tolerable level. 

Our HAVC people are well established and should we need service in the future we know they will be there to carry out that service. We could have had a new unit installed cheaper by hiring a repairman but they seem to come and go and we want someone to be there if we need them in the future. The ones who do it as individuals also don't return your calls or come back when needed so we feel we made the right decision.