In Lowell, MA I don’t easily worry about cooling, then there are about two months where the weather can get into the 71s. Then at evening it drops to the 60s, so that means there are only a few hours everyday for two months where it is hot. So a max of 8 weeks, for around five hours. 271 hours is as much cooling as I would ever want… Now consider that I spend a lot of time outside due to the fact that I hardly ever get hot weather. So how much easily am I going without by not owning an air conditioner unit? I feel people who live in MA as well as own cooling units are dumb. If you are that desperate, get a window AC component to combat the heat as well as humidity; But you easily could save the money as well as just sweat a little. In the Summer I mainly grill to keep the heat out. I also open the doors as well as windows to let in a fresh breeze. I feel it is enjoyable to air out the home as well as let fresh scents go inside! Get rid of that same, recycled air. I also like calling my Lowell, MA HVAC contractor around that time. They usually have enjoyable availability as well as can tinker on my heater. I get parts substituted, oiled, cleaned, as well as worked on over. I like doing this way before I would need the heater. Sometimes major parts are backordered. It is nice not having to worry about it. I also can prepare all year for that hefty appointment financially.