I understand that none of us have ever “burned money” in the literary sense like Escobar did, but buying a poor quality furnace is basically the same thing
There are few things more essential to human survival than a source of heat. Heat allows us to cook food, to boil water, and to stave off the elements. I want to give you the best possible example of how vital heat is to human survival – Pablo Escobar. You probably know the name, because he was a world famous drug kingpin. Once while Escobar and his family were on the run from their enemies they had to stay in a tiny cottage on a cold winter night. The place had no electricity, no heating system, all it had was an old brick fireplace. There was no firewood, and hardly any furniture, so there was nothing to burn in the fireplace. In order to provide heating for his family, Escobar started burning the only thing he had – money. Escobar piled hundreds of thousands of dollars into the fireplace, burning a fortune to keep his family alive and safe for one night. With that in mind, why would I want to cheap out and get a low quality furnace? If this story illustrates anything, it’s that when we get down to brass tacks heating is more valuable than money. Trying to save a few bucks on a heating system will only cost you a lot more money in the long run. I understand that none of us have ever “burned money” in the literary sense like Escobar did, but buying a poor quality furnace is basically the same thing. If you can’t afford a good furnace, then at least stock up on wood for your fireplace.