[downeaster]

I "keep an eye on" a friend/neighbors' house while they are up North for the season. Been doing it for years. Never found a problem until today.

While going through my periodic toilet flushing routine I noted it was very hot in the house. The fan was going but producing hot air. Compressor not working. I called owner, he called A/C company, they called me, an hour later problem fixed.

Had I not discovered a problem there could have been serious mold/mildew buildup in the house.

Don't let it happen to you. Have someone check your house periodically. While they are about it, have them check your irrigation system. It only takes a few minutes and may only cost you a dinner out and save you a lot of expense and aggravation.