When the cooling bills became unsustainable, we started thinking about new ways to ensure climate control and adjusting things we thought would help with indoor comfort.
We had installed an electric heat pump thinking that we would not have to pay too high bills, but with the cost of things rising, putting food on the table and paying bills to keep the cooling equipment running had become too stressful. We had to prioritize between food and cooling technology for comfort. Our cooling technician gave us tips on how to get the most from the HVAC installation we had. We didn’t have to run it all day because we were all busy out for work during the day, and in the evening, we could still regulate it enough to ensure that we were not wasting any energy. We also reduced the number of times the cooling specialist came over for a tune-up because their quality AC service was no longer a priority for my family. We’d deal with the emergency as it came, and one routine tune-up would be enough. I bought several fans from the HVAC business, but my kids said they were waving around hot air and giving them a headache. Finding extra jobs to help fund our heating needs was not enough. I had seen people discuss multi-split units, and I asked the HVAC contractor if that would be a better option for my home. While it seemed cheaper to manage, the local service provider was keen to remind me that I already had a working unit and the only thing I would need the cooling corporation for was services to maintain it.