I think I understand now. I have an attic fan that draws the heat from the house out thru the attic. But if it is 100 degrees out side it is still hot in here. Winter we use wood to heat with.
We have some Amish friends. They are wonderful people. The reason the Amish gentleman probably looked at you funny when you went to pay for the pups is because usually that is what the man does. He is the head of the house.
If you notice sometimes they will speak to the man and not the woman...