NM Cool Today had their video team by for a testimonial on our new Carrier 18.2 SEER A/C with heat exchange for the hot water. And the production was pretty interesting too.

Main point though was the reduction of our energy usage despite the hotter weather! We haven't even broken the $100 mark yet and last month were we in the $60's! Not bad for a 1991 house with just under 2000 sq ft, mostly vaulted ceilings, no dual pane windows either and plenty of sliders!!

Other points were the dramatic reduction of noise (saved having to replace the windows in the guest room :)), no hot or cool spots and a much more comfortable even temperature. 80 degrees and low 55% humidity for the day and 79 degrees at night... our Nirvana. For the future though it brings the opportunity of 'getting off grid' much closer and investing in our roof. :)