The worst HVAC equipment issue happens when you are broke and can’t afford to replace it.
It occurred to me.
My central heater decided it’d had enough of my constant furnace/heater tune-up, yet it sent me signs that it was done serving my heating and cooling system needs. The heating and cooling provider had already told me that the heating technology was out of commission, but I stubbornly refused to listen. I was self-preserving because I couldn’t afford a heater upgrade. A boiler was cheaper and more affordable, but I didn’t want it, leaving me with an electric furnace that the HVAC technician told me would be perfect. The cost, however, was too high for me. I wanted to keep waiting, but I couldn’t survive without the heat in the house. I shared this with the HVAC repairman when he came to do a boiler repair for my neighbor, and I’m glad I shared my problem because I found a solution. The heating contractor told me that the local business where we got our furnace filter stock had an interest-free pay-in installment plan allowing me to pay for the unit without struggling. That discovery was quite a relief for me because there was no way I would find money to replace it. With student debts, rent, and other expenses and utilities to handle, my budget needed to be more balanced. I’d also spent several months repairing, so my emergency savings had been significantly depleted. Moving houses was also not an option, but paying in installments was perfect. I’m almost done paying now, and I’d recommend it for everyone struggling with HVAC issues.