☁ This Morning’s Sky and Air Conditions
This morning in Urasoe City, the sky was **cloudy with a light drizzle**, creating a quiet atmosphere.
The temperature was **around 22°C**, and with high humidity, the air felt a bit heavy this morning.
According to data from the Japan Meteorological Association, **light rain was observed intermittently** between 7 and 10 a.m., and humidity remained high in the 90% range.
Additionally, a **thunderstorm advisory** was in effect, and the sky looked generally white and hazy this morning.
🍞 Morning Routine and Mom’s Breakfast
I woke up a little early today and prepared Mom’s breakfast ahead of time.
I had bread and coffee, while Mom said she’d like “green tea,” so we had a combination of **bread, a banana, and green tea**.
Amid the quiet of the cloudy sky, we were able to start the day at a leisurely pace.
🛠 Air Conditioner Installation Day Starting at 9 AM
Since the installation of our new air conditioner was scheduled for 9 AM today, I cleared a path through the room early to get everything ready.
The **Fujitsu General AS-J22B-W**, which we’d used for many years, was a unit full of memories that had been with us since our time in Kyoto.
Since we started using the room as my mother’s bedroom, we were worried she might get sick from the summer heat,
and since **prices are expected to rise next year due to changes in air conditioner specifications**,
I decided, “Let’s replace it before the year is out.”
❄ The new air conditioner is the Fujitsu General AS-C225S
This time, I chose the **AS-C225S**, also from Fujitsu General.
It has excellent internal cleaning features, and I particularly liked the following points:
– **Heat Exchanger Heating Sterilization**: Heats to 55°C to suppress mold
– **Hydrophilic Heat Exchanger**: Antibacterial and anti-mold coating
– **Virus-Cutting Filter**
– **Monitoring Function**: Automatically switches to cooling at 31°C or higher, and to heating at 15°C or lower
– **Smartphone Connectivity (requires separate adapter)**
Considering my mother’s health, this “Monitoring Function” gives me great peace of mind.
🧰 Installation Process and Results
The installer **arrived around 9:30 a.m.**
They were very helpful in discussing the installation location. Although it cost **about 18,000 yen** for additional mounting hardware,
**I’m satisfied with the result because they installed it high up, allowing me to use the balcony more freely**.
The work took about an hour to complete, followed by a test run that lasted about an hour.
When I turned it on, it was **so quiet that I almost forgot it was running**.
My mother is scheduled to go to day care this afternoon, so while she’s gone,
I plan to tidy up the room and balcony and proceed with setting up the **infrared remote control registration and Alexa integration**.
It should also help prevent me from forgetting to turn it off, which has given me a much greater sense of peace of mind as we head into summer.
📝 Summary
It was a cloudy, humid morning in Urasoe.
The day I replaced the air conditioner, amidst such weather,
became a milestone—a day that marked both parting with a long-time companion and preparing for the new season.
Creating an environment where my mother can live comfortably also brings peace of mind to our daily lives.
In the quiet morning air, it was a time when I truly felt the importance of gradually putting our lives in order.
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