During the first days of winter, I noticed that the ductwork had developed a leak that gradually reduced indoor comfort.
The furnace would turn off and on by itself.
It also made a hissing noise when it was on. I called the heating company for heating repair. I had been slacking when it came to heating maintenance, and I knew that was the culmination of my problems. The heating device was inefficient, so I would supplement its heat with the fireplace. I was also broke, so I took my sweet time contacting the heating dealership. I only made the call when I had enough money to pay for the services and new heating equipment because there would be no escaping that. The HVAC professional echoed my thoughts when he told me the HVAC could not be salvaged and the ductwork would have to be redone. The heating specialist advised me to buy a ductless electric heater to avoid the cost of laying new ducts. My indoor comfort changed drastically; the HVAC installation changed my life. Unlike before, I could not wait to go home. I even started making more home-cooked meals. I could also access my smart thermostat from my phone, which was very convenient. I vowed to the heating technician to take care of my HVAC to maintain indoor comfort and air quality. After all, how would I not have a sustainable income? Life was getting better. I had a stable job, and my daughter looked healthier daily. Her continual recovery made me face life in a more hopeful way. It had been two months since she was off medication, and the doctor told me she would no longer need the medicine.