Air Conditioning- Page 2 of 5
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Living With High Humidity
How residents of hot-humid climates can live without air conditioning
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Can Uninsulated Ducts Damage Your Siding?
Conducting cold air through bare metal ducts in an exterior wall causes condensation problems in a hot-humid climate
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Why Heat Pumps Are the Answer to Heat Waves
In this modeling, a heat pump is more economical and more effective than an AC unit
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Are Powered Attic Ventilators Ever a Good Idea?
Clearing up the ongoing confusion around the usefulness (or futility) of attic fans
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Research Bolsters Hopes for Radiant Cooling
Demonstration project tests a 60-year-old theory on radiant cooling without the risks of condensation
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FAQ: Air Conditioning and High Humidity
Indoor air cools quickly, but the equipment doesn't run long enough to reduce humidity
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Does This House Really Need Air Conditioning?
An owner/builder wonders whether his new home in Oregon will be comfortable with radiant floor heat and no AC
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A Beginner’s Guide to Cooling
As the world gets warmer, more homeowners are opting for air conditioning. Here are your options.
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The AC Industry’s Conundrum
Cooling is warming the planet, but market failures are preventing the AC industry from innovating
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Energy Demand for Space Cooling Surges
At current growth rates, the amount of electricity used by air conditioners and fans will more than triple by 2050
