This is not going to work. Ever since I brought home the portable A/C device, my wife and I have been arguing continuously. Who knew a high quality heat and A/C product would create tension between us. I was hoping the portable cooling unit would work well, but I think it might work a little too well, because now my wife wants it with her all of the time. There’s only one issue with that, and the issue is I want the portable cooling device around me all of the time as well. I bought this A/C component a week ago, and that is when all of the fighting began. Now you might be thinking, why not go back to the A/C store and get another one? Well, I had thought of that, but when I went to go and buy one, they were out. Go figure. I looked online, and they were out of stock online too. So now it looks like we are stuck in this predicament. It is reaching the point where I am about ready to return our current portable device, because if we can’t make up our minds on who gets to have it, then neither of us should have it. At least my wife agrees with that. We have already tried sharing the portable air conditioner, and that hasn’t gone very well either. One way or another, one of us is always left unhappy. I had no idea a HVAC machine could cause this many issues, it’s crazy! If I can’t get my hands on another portable cooling system soon, then I am going to return this one.
Heating and cooling is vital
Heating and air conditioning is absolutely vital for a comfortable home.
- Now I know there are some people that try to save money by going without it, but most of the time, they learn that heating and air conditioning is crucial for indoor comfort.
The only exception are the few people that live in such a mild climate, that there are very rarely hot or cold days, just warm days. But since those places are hard to find, most people are either going to have to deal with blazing summers or freezing winters at some point. This is where your HVAC machine comes in, here to keep you warm or cool. Then of course there is always the upkeep that comes with HVAC machines. You have to make sure you clean the heating and A/C device every now and then, or have an A/C specialist do it for you. There is also changing out the air filters, and ensuring you have good HEPA quality filters. And last but not least, making sure you have annual A/C maintenance yearly. This way, if your heating and A/C device has an issue, the heating tech will be able to spot it and repair it before it becomes a big issue. Last, something else you can do if you really want a clean indoor environment is to have air duct cleaning. Ductwork cleaning improves your indoor air quality and gives you a cleaner environment. These tips are important to having a healthy HVAC unit.
I used a fan to keep myself cool
I then discovered something that might have helped me though
Normally when it’s the summer months, and it’s really hot out I do what most people would do when they start feeling the heat. I turn on my air conditioning system of course. However, due to some unfortunate circumstances I was not able to use my AC system this time around. The problem all started last year. Last year we had major heat waves that came through during the summer and it completely caused my air conditioning system to break down. Once my air conditioning system broke down I never bothered to fix it. I have just been using a fan to keep cool the entire time. This is not what I wanted and not what I would have preferred. But the reason that I decided to not have my air conditioning system repaired, wasn’t really much of a decision at all but more of something I couldn’t do. You see, I didn’t have the money to afford the repair of my AC system and so I just gave up and started using a fan. Then I upgraded to using a window AC system which was a little bit better but still was nothing compared to my central AC unit. I haven’t used my air conditioning system since last summer, and now we’re in the summer months again and I’m finding it hard to keep cool. I’ve gone an entire year without having my central AC working. I then discovered something that might have helped me though. HVAC service plans, if you sign up for one and pay a monthly fee you’ll be able to have access to Heating and cooling repairs that you might not be able to do otherwise. I haven’t tried it yet but I think I’m going to check it out.
My air conditioner was clogged
I’ve never had any issues with my indoor air quality until recently.
Recently I noticed that every time I went to turn on my AC system it made a horrible sound and acted like something was blocking it.
I knew I’d have to get to the bottom of what was causing it not to work because I wanted to have good indoor air. Not having an air conditioning system that was working in my house made me feel like a caveman. I know people in the past used to live without hitting they see, and in fact for the majority of human history people didn’t have heating and AC systems, but now that we have what we have or spoiled and I couldn’t imagine not having heating and AC in my home. I guess that just goes to show how reliant we’ve become on Heating and cooling technology. Anyways I went outside to look at my HVAC unit to see if I could see anything that might have been causing an issue. I was surprised by what I saw. There were a bunch of branches and debris lodged inside my air conditioning system. It was just completely jammed packed with all these different pieces of debris, branches, different kinds of leaves, you name it, and it was in there. I knew that this was a serious problem and that my HVAC system was never going to work unless this was removed and cleared. So I scheduled an appointment with my local heating and AC provider and they sent a cooling technician out to repair the issue. He must have spent a good couple of hours out there working at removing that clog. It was massive. But once it was removed, and my HVAC system cleaned up, I was able to return to using it normally.
How keen are you with your a/c install
Due to certain health conditions I am always contemplating how to make the best out of my air conditioning system to protect my health and that of my family.
I am very cautious of my well-being and was no exception.
I gave the a/c workman a call to come and check if the a/c install unit was working well and if no bacteria and pollutants were circulating. I also ordered the latest air conditioning filter to ensure quality indoor air. I wanted to replace the washable filter with a HEPA one since I had read somewhere that it was better, given the world’s condition. Then I ordered air purification to make my house germ and virus-free. Living where heat waves are a norm during summer, I asked the a/c workman to carry out a/c care regularly on the a/c installation. Last summer, I needed an urgent a/c repair, and I had to wait 24 hours since the service providers were unavailable for the day. To avoid such an occurrence, I ensured that I had an a/c rep service the cooling products yearly. I could not have the dual fuel system failing during one of those extreme weather days. I was currently using a digital thermostat that worked well with the quality HVAC equipment, so I was in no hurry to replace it with an intelligent thermostat that a colleague could not stop praising. She had even shown me the app on her phone that she uses to change the temperature in the different rooms in her house. She had purchased a new HVAC with a higher SEER rating to replace her old one. On the other hand, I had no idea what the rating on my a/c.
A/c repair at the clinic
I had just finished installing a thermostat in a nearby home which was all I had scheduled to do that day.
I had the rest of the day off to celebrate my nephew’s birthday and catch up on family time.
He was the first grandchild and had been my parents’ only grandchild for six years. My parents doted on him. On my way home, I received a phone call from my family doctor, which surprised me. He had called the air conditioning company and was told that I was not at work. He asked if I could check out his dual fuel system and check what needed a/c repair. He further explained that there was constant oscillation in cooling which made him suspect something was wrong with the air conditioning system. He knew I worked as an a/c workman when I was part of the crew that did the a/c installation in the clinic, which was my first job. I also devised the perfect service plan for the cooling products, including air conditioning filter replacements. Last year, we installed new quality HVAC equipment in the church with better SEER ratings. I informed him I was tied up for the day but would be available the following day. I offered to send another a/c rep to work on the a/c install unit, but he told me he could wait. When I went there the next day, it was clear they needed a/c care; the washable filter was in dire need of replacement as it was damaged. The clinic also wanted me to set up an air purification system to improve the air quality. There was also a leak in the ductwork that I sealed. I did a tune-up on the thermostat.
I am working on my heating and cooling system today
I’m getting geared up for my cold sea swim in about half an hour.
But, I’m waiting for it to heat up a bit first because this morning there was frost all over the ground when I woke up.
I think the water temp is around 52F and I would prefer the air to be a bit warmer than freezing so I don’t risk getting hypothermia again like I did last winter when I swam in February. I stayed in too long and was exercising, which caused me to lose too much body heat, hence hypothermia. My radiant heating system is on now in my little office, warming it up nicely so that when I return from my cold dip I will be in a nice temperature controlled room to get my body temp back to normal. Why do I do these cold plunges? Well, my Heating, Ventilation, & A/C employers had some complications with their immune systems and his joints. The cold water dips are known for helping both of those complications. They told me that their joints are much better now and that their immune system is the strongest it has been in many years, not having a single cold since starting the dips more than 10 or so years ago. I am fixing my heating & cooling system today for a bit before I go to the sea for my energizing dip, and then I will go to the local shop and get some food for me and my dogs for the week. I won’t have to shop for a while after today, yay!
His HVAC dealer had some problems with his immune system
Andy is getting geared up for his chilly sea swim soon, but he is waiting for it to heat up a bit first because this morning there was frost all over the ground when he woke up. Andy thinks the water temp is around 46F and he would prefer the air to be a bit warmer than chilly so he doesn’t risk getting hypothermia again like he did last winter when he swam in January. Andy stayed in that time for too long and was exercising, which caused him to lose too much body heat, hence hypothermia. His furnace is now in his nice office, warming it up nicely so that when he returns from his chilly dip he will be in a nice warm room to get his body temp back to normal. Why does he do these chilly plunges? Well, his Heating, Ventilation and A/C boss had some concerns with his immune plan and his joints, and the chilly water dips are known for helping both of those concerns. He told Andy that his joints are much better now and that his immune plan is the strongest it has been in many years, not having one chilly since starting the dips 8 or so years ago. Andy is working on his HVAC system this month for a bit before he goes to the sea for his energizing dip, and then he will go to the local business and get some food for himself and the cats for the week. Andy won’t have to shop for a month after this week, yay!
Her radiant heater is on now in her little office
Grace is getting geared up for her freezing sea swim in about 20 minutes. She is waiting for it to warm up a bit first because this morning there was frost all over the ground when she woke up. Grace thinks the water temp is around 50F and she would like the air to be a bit warmer than freezing so she doesn’t risk getting hypothermia again like she did last winter when she swam in December. Grace stayed in that time for 40 minutes and was exercising, which caused her to lose too much body heat, hence hypothermia. Her radiant heating unit is on now in her little office, warming it up nicely so that when she returns from her freezing dip Grace will be in a nice climate controlled room to get her body temp back to normal. Why does she do these freezing plunges? Well, her Heating, Ventilation and A/C expert had some issues with his immune plan and his joints. The freezing water dips are known for helping both of those issues. He told Grace that his joints are much better now and that his immune plan is the strongest it has been in various years, not having a single cold since starting the dips more than four or so years ago. She is working on her heating and cooling plan for a bit before she goes to the sea for her energizing dip. Then Grace will go to the local business and get some food for herself and the cats for the week. Grace won’t have to shop for a week after this week, yay!
We think the water temp is around 47F
We are getting geared up for our cold sea swim in about 30 minutes.
We are waiting for it to heat up a bit first because this morning there was frost all over the ground when we woke up.
For sure the water temp is around 47F and we would like the air to be a bit warmer than freezing so we don’t risk getting hypothermia again like we did last winter when we swam in February. We stayed in that time for 30 minutes and were exercising, which caused us to lose too much body heat, hence hypothermia. Our radiant heating system is on now in our little office, warming it up nicely so that when we return from our cold dip we will be in a nice weather conditions controlled room to get our body temp back to normal. Why do we do these cold plunges? Well, our Heating & Air Conditioning professional had some problems with her immune system and her joints. The cold water dips are known for helping both of those issues. She told us that her joints are much better now and that her immune system is the strongest it has been in many years. She’s not had one cold since starting the dips 5 or so years ago. We are working on our heating and cooling system today for a bit before we go to the sea for our energizing dip, and after that we will go to the local store and get some food for us and the cats for the week. Both of us won’t have to shop for a week after this week, yay!