When I first moved out of my parents’ house, I experienced a feeling of freedom and release.
Though I was moving out and thought I knew how to live alone, I still missed the guidance of my parents and their provision.
Having to pay the bill and buy the necessities made me rethink moving. It was there that I developed a habit of hoarding. One of the most important and expensive appliances in my house was the new air conditioning system. My parents had a heat pump that had served us for so many years and because of hoarding, I wanted to know how I could prolong the life of the new mini-split air conditioning. I asked my parents and dad said it was because they purchased a quality unit which is why it lasted that long. This was a reasonable answer but I felt like I needed more clarification. Hence, I visited the HVAC business in a quest to find either a new contractor or an experienced cooling expert for further advice. The cooling specialist was clear when he emphasized the requirement to regularly do a quality air conditioner tune-up. This process allows the professional to clean the unit including the HVAC ducts and the filters. They also reinforce any loose duct sealing in a bid to improve the indoor air quality. When the air in circulation is free from pollutants, it means the unit and the thermostat do not strain thus functioning for a long time. The professional gave a tip that I had never thought of before: when you find your system is straining to cool or heat the entire house, then you can have a professional split the house into zones and connect them via a zone control system with central temperature control.