HVAC Repair Tips for Homeowners

I think the place I am most at peace is at the shore. I know that most people vacation by the ocean for the sun and the sand. They love laying out in the warmth of the sun all day long and getting a great tan. I am the polar opposite. During the heat of the day, I spend my time either in the shade of a palm tree reading or in the house with the air conditioning running. I simply hate being hot. I get up early so that I can sit outside, enjoy my coffee, and take in the view along with the cool ocean breeze that blows. The smell of the air is just heavenly. By late morning the air starts to heat up for the day and I retreat back inside. I spend the day puttering around the house and wait for the sun to begin to set. I may take a ride into town and visit some local shops if they are air conditioned but for the most part I am somewhat of a hermit during the day. Once the sun sets, I take walks on the beach or head back to town to enjoy the nightlife. People who vacation at the beach are so much fun to hang out with and talk to. The area vendors stay late so I can always to see them when it is cool and comfortable out. I am grateful that I have the opportunity to live in such a great place. I am more grateful that I have an awesome HVAC system to keep me comfortable during the hot sunny days. Very rarely do I need to have the heat on. During the winter we have very mild temperatures. I do have a couple of portable heaters that I can use in the event it gets too chilly in the house but that is a rarity for sure.

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The shelter is a non-profit and it does not have the money to do that at this time

I have been accused on more than one occasion of being too soft hearted. I tend to take on projects to help others even when it totally conflicts with my time schedule and lifestyle. I think that this is a good quality in most people but mine can be too a fault sometimes. I have and especially soft spot when it comes to animals. I have often said I would love to foster homeless dogs and cats but fear that they would all become “foster failures” as i would not want to give them up. That being said, our local shelter put out an urgent call for temporary fosters last week when their HVAC system broke down. They needed people to house some of the animals for a week or so while they arranged for repairs. The understanding was that the animals would be returned to them once they had everything up and running. I convinced my family to allow me to foster two of the puppies that they had that were about 12 weeks old. They were so cute that everyone agreed to the temporary set up. I think my husband knew in the back of his mind this was not a good idea. The puppies arrived and they were just adorable. The shelter said that they had a technician that would be out the following week to make the repairs and that they would contact to let us know when to bring them back. It turns out that the HVAC technician tried to fix the problem but found that the system needed to be replaced. The shelter is a non-profit and it does not have the money to do that at this time. I wish I have the funds to give them but I don’t. The only help I can provide is a loving home for these two adorable puppies until they can get it fixed. This is a win for me as I can’t bear to part with them now anyway.

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Our friends son is getting married tomorrow and the weather forecast is very grim.

This summer we have so many wedding it seems like that is all we do.

Our own daughter was married in May and we have 5 others total this year. I love weddings and always like to see the personal touches that people add to make their day special. This wedding is being held at a grove. The forecast for the day so far is 84 degrees with thunderstorms. I am praying that this changes for them. I can only imagine the prospective brides thoughts at this moment. I know our daughter was anxious about the weather weeks in advance but it all turned out well on the big day. This time I am not so sure. I don’t even know if the grove has an indoor space with air conditioning. This makes deciding how to dress very difficult as well. The last thing I want to do is sit for hours in a hot and muggy reception hall just wishing the night would end. I think I will call the venue today to see what the situation is at their facility. I am sure they have encountered these types of situations before and have hopefully planned for them. Who knows, maybe I am worried for nothing. They may have a room with a state of the art HVAC system that will keep the 200+ guests cool and comfortable. If not, maybe they should change the dress code from formal to shorts and flip flops. A luau theme might be nice.

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I am very excited to be heading to the state park for a fishing trip in two weeks.

It has been a very hard summer and I really need to get away.

The idea of sitting by the water with a fishing pole in hand, soaking up the sun, and enjoying the view, seems like perfection to me. We are going with my husband’s aunt and uncle for a three day trip. The only thing I am concerned about is the weather. The long range forecast is calling for sun and mid 70’s during the day but mid 50’s at night. The cabin we are renting has no heat other than the fireplace. I am used to my HVAC system that keeps me cool or warm depending on the weather. I guess I am spoiled in that I can control my home’s temperatures with the push of a button. We even have Smart Thermostats which means that we can change the temperature while we are away with our phones. Being addicted to technology makes it difficult to imagine trying to keep the fire going through the night to stay warm. Although I am greatly looking forward to spending time with my husband in the quiet surroundings. I am anxious about the other parts of the trip. I will make the best of it I am sure as we do not get this opportunity to escape very often. Hoping to catch some fish and at least be able to have a fresh fish dinner one of the nights. That is always a treat.

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