Our neighbor went into more details and even told mom the cost of heating his house had gone significantly lower.
My mom remains our role model to date. She grew up in a large family and beat the odds to become a successful company owner, then this was even after her dad prioritized her brother’s education over hers and her sister’s, and mom brought us up to be strong and empowered in multiple ways, while we enjoyed being women and wearing make-up, we could also repair multiple things around the lake house at a young age. She made sure we did well in college and followed whichever path we wanted in life, then her only restriction was when it came to the a/c unit. Mom had seen dad mess up one AC machine while trying to repair it. So, she preferred an AC professional to take care of any concerns. Our cooling system was getting old and mom could see that it was ready for replacement. However, she was debating between getting an AC system or a heat pump. Our next-door neighbor was the cause of this dilemma. He and mom were finally working on a project when she happened to compliment his furnace. The lake house felt attractive and comfortable. He told mom he changed from using an AC machine to a more effective heat pump. Though he had to buy it at a higher price, the benefits were obvious. Our neighbor went into more details and even told mom the cost of heating his house had gone significantly lower. The heat pump was more energy efficient than the AC system, which consumed lots of energy during winter. Mom loved hearing different ways she could reduce utility bills at home. In addition, the heat pump only required minimal repair to keep it going for a longer duration.