<prompt> Human: My wife and I are expecting, and after this summers heat are starting to think how we will cool the nursury next summer. Currently there is an inwall unit in the master bedroom but nothing else. The house is a 1300 sq ft ranch with baseboard heating, so wed need ducting and everything. We have family in the HVAC business who quoted us 6000 for the whole system which seems reasonable, and we figure we could probably get at least half that back when it comes time to sell, which will likely be within 3 years.So my question is based on this info would it be worth it for us to get central air?EDIT: Wow, cant believe all the feedback I got. A lot to think about. Thanks everyone!  <response>: Ive never known anyone to regret putting in central air. Im on Long Island too and its been just horrible these past few days. Aside from the cooling factor, your house will stay cleaner and quieter - you mentioned living on a busy corner? Imagine a horn honk waking that napping baby in the living room. My youngest struggles with allergies and while we like to enjoy the cool spring air, we usually have to close up the house and start the ac sooner than necessary, and Im always amazed at how much cleaner the house stays, dust etc, once the windows are shut. and I dont hear the darn birds who feel like singing at 4am. 