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Originally Posted by Nyah
The quote was right around $3500, so pretty much what I was expecting. He said the unit I'm getting is not really loud at all but that they could come back and install a compressor blanket if it bugs my neighbors. On the other hand, they have a yappy dog that's outside all hours of the day so maybe that'll help drone him out and issue a little payback 
I cannot wait to be able to be comfortable in my house when it's 30 degrees. I used to dread those days but not I feel like I'll be able to look forward to them. |
No worse than an average utility bill in the winter, but obviously higher by a bit than what you might expect for your dips in utility bills in the summer.
One thing that helps is to get used to using a smart thermostat. That way, if you go out, leave your AC totally off when you're gone. Use your phone to turn on your AC around 30-45 minutes before you get home. You're new to AC, so being able to drop the temps to comfortable is the pure awesome you're pursuing for now. You're not used to having a pure climate controlled home, so that ignorance is bliss for now.