This was my first fall living on my own after finalizing my divorce last summer.
My ex opted to leave me the house among other assets, and he took the beach house we owned. Our amicable separation had all been thanks to our kids, who stated they didn’t want a mess that would hurt the family. We agreed to divorce, and each lived our separate lives like we had been living for quite some time. The house was in good condition, but I had to ensure the air conditioning worked well to keep me warm in fall and winter. My ex always called the AC expert to come and evaluate the central heating and cooling system. But now I had to handle it. Thankfully, I knew all the contact information for the local HVAC business, which we always used to install, repair, and service the air conditioning in the house for many years. I had to book an appointment and wait until the next day for the AC worker to come and assess the central heating and cooling. The unit wasn’t all that bad, but it required an air filter change. The AC expert informed me that changing the air filter was one way to ensure the central cooling and heating unit was working effectively. Plus, he had to clean other unit parts, including the evaporator coil and condenser unit. Apart from cleaning the air conditioner, the AC expert’s helpful tip involved setting the smart thermostat to ensure the unit didn’t use lots of energy in winter.