I just wanted to see what it would look like typed out in words… That is how much it is going to cost to have our AC fixed. Turns out, the condenser whosiwhatsit isn’t up to efficiency code, and combined with a pisspoor duct system, our little AC unit has been running its little heart out, and it finally had heart failure while we were at the beach. The only solution is a new heart, as well as some new duct work, and a condenser whosiwhatsit. While it does anger me that we have to drop nearly $5000 on an unexpected expense, I will be glad that the AC problem we have had since day one will be solved. No more unsightly AC units scattered about the house! But such a price… the inconvenience was almost worth it!
What a price those two precious letters shall cost us. Le sigh. I have come to the realization that no matter what, I will be in debt forever. Even after I am dead, I think that they will just forward my Discover bills to the graveyard. Now, I will sit in my hot house in anticipation of hearing that brand new AC unit kick up for the first time. I had better be freezing my balls off by tonight…
Did you get any other estimates? That totally sucks
What’s worse is they’ll forward your bills to your kids. Pay up, Sydney!
Ouch, that really really sucks man
I can’t imagine spending a night without AC this time of year
Want me to just kill you now and get it over with?
What time do you and James’ table dances start at Mary’s?
I’m with you on the forever debt. I do a good job managing everything - but just when I get two steps ahead I end up three steps back. Never. Ending.
That really sucks… maybe once the new AC is in, you should have a “new AC party” and charge admission! Then you could recoup at least a few dollars worth!
Amber… you may be on to something…
And, what if I promise to do a pole dance? Do you think you could raise a little more money in that case?
(Full disclosure: I am not very good yet.)
Hey are you refinancing your house or taking out a loan to repair this? Can you throw my car loan in there too?
I will not be paying to attend a party at your house.
So Duane, what’s the report? Are you freezing your balls off yet?
Nothing worse than unexpected expenses. I can sympathize because the AC has gone out in my car and it’s going to take a lot of money to fix. Not $5k I know, but still a lot. I was going to try and sweat it out until next summer but this week has made me rethink that. Anyway, those window units are horrible. When you’ve long forgotten the money you’ll still be enjoying the cool, so look on the bright side.
Well, don’t worry about the bills after death. Whatever your estate can’t pay gets written off. Ah!
I’ve been dreaming about moving off of our military base. But this story reminds me of why we moved on base in the first place. The base (or the taxpayers, I suppose) just installed a brand spanking new AC system in my house last year. So, um, thanks, guys. I didn’t realize just how expensive it was!
Hey homey - who did you use to fix your A/C?
We used the company called Cool Ray. They are pretty good, and definitely good workers!