Our comfort costs and plans journal 077

Choosing between an AC maintenance membership and one-time tune-ups sounds simple until you’ve lived through a midsummer breakdown, a surprise repair bill, and a service tech explaining that the coil has been dirty for months. At that point, the decision stops being theoretical. It becomes a question of cash flow, risk tolerance, equipment age, and how much you value convenience. I’ve seen both sides work well. I’ve also seen both sides go wrong. Some homeowners pay for