Before I bought my current home, I knew that I’d have to replace the entire HVAC system.
The home inspection stated that the heat and air were still functional, but they couldn’t predict how long the furnace or air conditioner would last. The HVAC system was installed 15 years ago, which is a long time. I was hoping to make it through the summer without having to spend thousands of dollars on a new HVAC system, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. After moving into the house, I realized how hard the air conditioner was running in order to cool the 1500 square foot space. It worked tirelessly all day and all night, but my home never felt crisp and cool. I wasn’t shocked to see the number on my first utility bill, because it was astronomically high. The worst part about paying that high utility bill was the fact that my home wasn’t even as cool as it could be. This is when I decided to bite the bullet and invest in a brand new HVAC system. Although the old HVAC system was technically still functional, it wasn’t running efficiently and it would cost me a fortune to run throughout the summer. After a few calculations, I predicted that I’d spend more on my utility bills over the span of a year than I would buying a new HVAC system. It wasn’t a cheap investment, but I was able to finance the new HVAC system and start cooling my home more efficiently.