I live in a section of the country where the weather is most often cold and wet, however both the Springtime and fall are cold enough to require running the furnace.
In addition to there’s plenty of rain, the winter conditions tend to last for more than half the year.
The temperature dips well below zero. The cost of heating adds up to a significant part of the budget. I never gave much thought to installing air conditioning. It’s not honestly necessary for the local weather conditions. The summer season is short, however can be hot and humid. For quite a few years, I managed with window air conditioners in the kitchen and a few box fans. It wasn’t ideal. I didn’t like the aesthetics of the air conditioners, and the majority of the home were hot and sticky. When it was time to replace our furnace, the business gave a significant discount on including central cooling as well. The deal was too superb to pass up. I only wish I would have made the investment sooner. The improvement in comfort is amazing. The air conditioner not only maintains an ideal temperature, however helps to combat excess humidity and filter out contaminants. It keeps the home cleaner and provides much better air quality! Even when the outdoor temperature is mild, I like to run the air conditioner for the sake of the fan, just to keep the air feeling fresh. Because I spent extra for an Energy Star rated, high efficiency model, our energy bills aren’t overly expensive.