conversation: User (Shad0wguy): "My wife and I are expecting, and after this summers heat are starting to think how we will cool the nursury next summer.  Currently there is an inwall unit in the master bedroom but nothing else.  The house is a 1300 sq ft ranch with baseboard heating, so we'd need ducting and everything.  We have family in the HVAC business who quoted us $6000 for the whole system which seems reasonable, and we figure we could probably get at least half that back when it comes time to sell, which will likely be within 3 years.\n\nSo my question is based on this info would it be worth it for us to get central air?\n\nEDIT: Wow, can't believe all the feedback I got.  A lot to think about.  Thanks everyone!"
  Self: "From a non finance side, splurging on central air for my house in the Northeast is one of the greatest purchases I've made. Quality of life increases are worth paying for, in my opinion. "
  navinohradech (navinohradech): "Quality of life is the *only* thing worth paying for (though some things you pay for are paying for it indirectly)"
  