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Old 06-25-2010, 09:19 AM
 
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It's not that expensive to add AC here; especially in a newer home. I don't know how much your earnest money is, but don't lose it over AC!! On a typical 2000 sf newer home it'll cost you around 3-4K to add AC. I'd wait to see if you need it; you may be just fine without it. Live in the house for a year first and see which of the above-mentioned ideas will work for you!
Careful with that number, though. We bought a house in March with no A/C and we had a few estimates. This house is old and due to some of the specifics of the house, it would have cost at least 5k and probably 7k for a good quality A/C installation.

Still, it shouldn't be a deal breaker on a house unless there are some special circumstances, imo.
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Old 06-25-2010, 09:33 AM
 
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The only concern I would have would be with the water if you are on well water. Most of the natural gas drilling is concentrated north of Denver generally west of I-76 but Elbert has quite a bit now too and more often than not the local water table is destroyed.

Flammable Water Pours from Faucets in Colorado Home : Planetsave
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Old 06-25-2010, 09:36 AM
 
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Bought a house two years ago without a/c. Installed a whole house fan and have generally been very comfortable. I would do it again.
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Old 06-25-2010, 09:44 AM
 
Location: Denver, Colorado
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Careful with that number, though. We bought a house in March with no A/C and we had a few estimates. This house is old and due to some of the specifics of the house, it would have cost at least 5k and probably 7k for a good quality A/C installation.

Still, it shouldn't be a deal breaker on a house unless there are some special circumstances, imo.
Agreed--I live in an older home and my costs would be the same (they have to upgrade the electrical). I think the poster said the home was new, however. I suppose their type of ductwork is a factor--I'm assuming they have forced-air?

To the original poster--you can always get a quote for AC before you purchase the house. Just don't contract anyone to do it until you officially own the place!
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Old 06-25-2010, 09:53 AM
 
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I'm in a 1958 ranch in Denver with no AC and have no plans to add it. We have a whole house fan and a swamp cooler that do the job (not at the same time - swamp cooler in the day and attic fan once the sun goes down)
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Old 06-25-2010, 10:08 AM
 
Location: Denver, CO
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Get a fan and window unit for specific rooms that do get hot.
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Old 06-25-2010, 03:58 PM
 
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THANK YOU EVERYONE! I truly appreciate the feedback, advice. Inspection went very well today, and I learned that there exists 'plumbing' for A/C, etc., the builder (who had planned to live in the home) intended to live in it a year or so to decide whether a unit was needed. After all the helpful suggestions, I'm feeling A LOT better about the situation, understanding more about life in Colorado's climate. Truth is, I embrace the idea of doing without one more energy drain, another way to reduce our impact. Here in TX I keep our thermostat set high, 79 when hubby doesn't fuss about it, in the summer. I'd rather have it a bit warmer than face the big bill, and waste energy.

I LOVE the suggestion re: whole house fan and humidifier--I know nothing about that technology, but think we need to look into it. Sounds perfect, actually.

Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH and rep pts. for everybody, lol!
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Old 06-25-2010, 04:11 PM
 
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
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No I would not. Nor would I look into anything except refrigerated air conditioning. Swamp coolers and other things just don't work (in my opinion.)
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Old 06-25-2010, 04:19 PM
 
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No I would not. Nor would I look into anything except refrigerated air conditioning. Swamp coolers and other things just don't work (in my opinion.)
What experience with swamp coolers in the Denver area have you had?
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Old 06-25-2010, 04:29 PM
 
Location: Denver 'burbs
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I love my whole house fan - except for the noise issue (I believe formercalifornian has info on newer, quieter ones which would be well worth it IMO - there are several discussion on it - easy to do a thread search). We rarely need to use our A/C (but I am glad to have it) and the humidifier does help.

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