Actually, we’ve had heat since Monday…but they’re still not quite done. I’ve been splurging and turning the thermostat up to 68 or even 70–which, those of you who know me, is unheard of! 61 used to be my limit.

We got the Carrier Infinity 96 which is a 96% AFUE, meaning I can claim a measly $150 credit on my taxes this year. But, it’s extremely quiet, and keeps the house pretty warm in spite of not being fully installed. The guys have yet to finish the ductwork, including connecting the actual return to the furnace and the humidifier. I am very excited about the humidifier–once this is done, we can hopefully do away with two space heaters and one vaporizer.

The Sears installer–not so impressed. We insisted that this be done before Thanksgiving, and I think everyone’s just finished the last of their turkey leftovers. He didn’t show up the first Monday until 9:45 (which for most contractors is practically afternoon); Tuesday he got a flat on his trailer; Wednesday we were out of town; ; this Monday he arrived at 10:30 and left at 2:30, in spite of a one hour lunch; Wednesday he arrived at 10:30 and left at 2:30 because he “felt sick”; and Friday he’s supposed to finish the job. This was supposed to be a 2-day job! And the damn fool is losing money in gas I imagine–it’s at least 3 gallons each way from the town he’s coming from.

Hopefully it will all be done on Friday and I can finally clean the house and basement.