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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:06 PM
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That's why I wish I had central air..

Every room would be comfy...LOL
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:10 PM
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When I came home from the service the ex and I lived in an apartment with only a window A/C, every room was a different temp.
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:13 PM
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Yeah that is how my house is.. I have one AC in the Living room where I am mostly and my bedroom.. Have to be comfortable to sleep
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:31 PM
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We only had one A/C unit.
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:36 PM
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That wouldn't work for me seeing the bedroom is upstairs
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:40 PM
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The A/C was in the living room, had to use a fan to push the air down the hall to the second bedroom.
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:44 PM
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I could do that if the bedroom was down here..

Hard to do that up stairs and around a corner...LOL
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 10:56 PM
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Have you priced getting central A/C? Probably be expensive because you'll need all new duct work. Window units are more cost effective for you.
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 11:03 PM
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I think around here it would be between 15K and 20K

Figured I could maybe save some money when Bobby finished HVAC school and got a job, but he hasn't gotten a job yet so he can get the time need for certification
 
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That's a lot of bucks. Have you looked into another house?
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 11:15 PM
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No money for that..LOL

Would be cheaper to install the AC
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 11:20 PM
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Better wait for Bobby, He could use the experience.
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 11:21 PM
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Yeah he could..
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 11:27 PM
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That's going to be a tough job running ducts and returns through an older home.
 
Old Jul 12, 2017 | 11:33 PM
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It wouldn't be that bad if they use 2 heat exchangers.. One in the attic and the other in the basement

The attic is pretty much open at the moment..

basement would be trickier cause of the steam pipes to the radiators
 



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