I just can’t figure out why my air conditioning system won’t turn on this year. There is definitely something wrong with it, that’s for sure. I really don't know all that much about heating and cooling systems at all. Basically, if the thermostat does not turn on, I know to check to make sure that the batteries are working. Other than that and changing the air filter once in a while, that is pretty much the extent of my heating and cooling knowledge. So I guess at this point, I am going to have to break down and call my local HVAC company to have them come and check out my air conditioning system for me. The weather is heating up outside, and there is no way that I'm going to be able to live through the summer without my air conditioning working. It just really gets too hot around here to try and live without air conditioning during the summer time. I wish that I could figure out what the problem is myself, though, because I don't want to have to pay for an air conditioning repair. Sometimes, though, I guess you just have to pay for a professional opinion and a professional’s knowledge. I think that heating and cooling professionals are definitely worth what they charge for repairs. I know that during the middle of the summer, I would pay just about anything to have a working central air conditioning system in my house. I’m hoping that it’s an easy fix and that they can tell me how to fix it for myself next time.