I like to go to the big contractor’s store in the late evening when it is quiet and just window shop.
There are a lot of heat and AC products at the store and I like to look and see what the latest HVAC equipment is on the shelves.
The store is very slow in the evening because all of the contractors flood the place in the morning to get their materials for the workday. So going there in the evening is a peaceful experience and it gives me the space to just browse around without having to fight the crowds. I want to go look at the latest smart thermostats to see what they have and what they can do. I still have an old dial thermostat and may just be in the market to buy a smart thermostat soon, but I need to figure out which brand and model is best for my situation. I think they cost around $100 and probably would save me money on my heating and cooling costs so I will probably be getting one soon. I’m not the best when it comes to technology because I like sticking with the old and familiar but if it is able to save me money in the long run then it is worth investing in one. The store has a good HVAC rep there and I think he works in the evenings so I will probably go down there this week and talk with him. He won’t pressure me into buying anything because he doesn’t get any commission, he just helps people.