Are you one of those people who are obsessed with brand names? My husband is and it drives me absolutely crazy. He would spend extra money on a product just because it has a certain name attached to it. And don’t get me wrong, I understand that certain products are better than others and many of the brands that we know, and love have been producing quality products for years. But personally, I don’t need to have the top brand on the market as there are other products that perform just as well and sometimes even better but get overlooked because of the name. Take for instance, when we were in the process of purchasing a new HVAC unit, my husband insisted on getting a Carrier HVAC and he would not consider any other brands because he was convinced that Carrier was the best on the market. And yes, Carrier is a solid HVAC manufacturer. In fact, they are the pioneers of central air conditioning and have been around since the start of the A/C revolution. And over the years, the company has maintained its status within the HVAC industry. But there are other companies that produce HVAC equipment that would be comparable to that of Carrier. For instance, Lennox, Bryant, and Trane are well-established HVAC manufacturers. But because they’re not Carrier, my husband refused to consider purchasing one of their HVAC units even if they were comparable to that of a unit from Carrier. Needless to say, we ended up buying a Carrier unit because of the name, but if it were up to me, I would’ve shopped around and compared prices and quality with the other brands on the market. Oh well, such is life.