We were just talking about the a/c'd shop again over lunch.
We both have zero regrets (except for the $ of course). We were wondering why we didn't bite the bullet and do this several years ago. It truly is a pleasure to walk into the shop on a 98 and 95 (temp and humidity) day like today. My kids claim I'm cheap, which might be the reason we waited so long. Finally applied the crowbar. I'd still go with a big window unit and a couple of box fans from Sams if I could get past the HOA.
That would have saved at least $1500, perhaps $1800, even counting in the cost of a new window. Our local Sears had a 2 ton GE window unit for around $550 around the end of June. The Borg had no-name brands about $75 lower. Haven't checked prices since then.
Roy
gamut of a/c options
We're happy with it.