Air Conditioning . . .

[IGBT]

the eco-KOOKS don't want you to use it at all.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Originally posted by: waffleironhead
AC? man I just turned off the furnace a few days ago. Been getting down to about 62 in the house overnight but picks up to about 68 during the day. I imagine I will not have to put in the window unit till july.

Same here. I just cleared about 2 foot of snow off the deck today. Was the wet, heavy stuff. I was actually cutting it in blocks and moving it by hand, I probably could of built an igloo if I wanted to.

The front yard snow is nearly all gone though, I'd say it peaks at maybe 1/2 foot. If we get a nice day tomorrow and I spread it out it will probably melt in a few days.

Here AC is more or less a luxery. Most people have it, but we could do without. We get maybe 2 weeks per year where the weather is hot and sticky, making it hard to sleep if you have no AC.

 

[Jeff7]

Originally posted by: IGBT
the eco-KOOKS don't want you to use it at all.

There, there. Time for your Ritalin.

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: ChaoZ
We don't even have AC.

Me neither. But if I had it, I wouldn't let my house get hotter than about 75. Screw you, temperature variations!! :|

 

[ElFenix]

80 is comfy if you can control the humidity properly. 75 is uncomfy at 100%


i wonder if there are any thermostats that will also regulate for humidity?

 

[SparkyJJO]

Originally posted by: Leros
Be careful when you turn it on, a mouse might pop out.

ATOT never forgets :laugh:

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

i wonder if there are any thermostats that will also regulate for humidity?

Uh, why not pick up a dehumidifier from Walmart?

I could probably turn on my ceiling fan . . . problem is, it just kicks up a ton of dust.

 

[iGas]

1. Turn off all electronic when not in use, such as computer.
2. Add insulation & seal cracks, such as attic.
3. Install programmable thermostat.
4. Set wider range between low, mid, and high blower speed (better control of humidity when AC run longer).
5. Move to a smaller home, or live in a cave.
6. Move to mildder climate.

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: iGas
1. Turn off all electronic when not in use, such as computer.

Eh?

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: ChaoZ
We don't even have AC.

That works for you most of the summer, but it's not uncommon for SF to have a few days of 100+ every year or two. Those w/o AC whine and complain...and I don't blame them, except that they COULD have AC if they'd just spring for the cost.

 

[Balt]

Originally posted by: Bateluer

Originally posted by: ElFenix

i wonder if there are any thermostats that will also regulate for humidity?

Uh, why not pick up a dehumidifier from Walmart?

I could probably turn on my ceiling fan . . . problem is, it just kicks up a ton of dust.

I actually considered that myself, but I think an effective dehumidifier would take a long time to pay for itself. Especially when you consider during the heat of the summer the A/C is going to be on anyway in a lot of places.

 

[iGas]

Originally posted by: Bateluer

Originally posted by: iGas
1. Turn off all electronic when not in use, such as computer.

Eh?

electronics = space heater.

each computer = 250W or greater space heater.

 

[iGas]

Originally posted by: Balt

Originally posted by: Bateluer

Originally posted by: ElFenix

i wonder if there are any thermostats that will also regulate for humidity?

Uh, why not pick up a dehumidifier from Walmart?

I could probably turn on my ceiling fan . . . problem is, it just kicks up a ton of dust.

I actually considered that myself, but I think an effective dehumidifier would take a long time to pay for itself. Especially when you consider during the heat of the summer the A/C is going to be on anyway in a lot of places.

Lower fan/blower speed will increase AC runtime that run in lower energy consumption mode whick is an effective way to dehumify.

 

[BoomerD]

Originally posted by: iGas

Originally posted by: Bateluer

Originally posted by: iGas
1. Turn off all electronic when not in use, such as computer.

Eh?

electronics = space heater.

each computer = 250W or greater space heater.

Until I replaced my PSU, my "office" was always toasty-warm in the winter. Now, with the new Corsair PSU, I don't get nearly as much radiated heat from the PC. Case temps dropped, CPU temp dropped a couple of degrees, even my blazing-hot X850XT-PE graphics card has cooled a couple of degrees. (that sumbitch gets H-O-T!)

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: Bateluer
there are three consecutive days of 100+ degree temperatures. I like low electric bills.

Get a swamp cooler.

 

[rh71]

My house has tile floors and poor insulation so it's like walking into an air conditioned house everytime. The other day coming back from a warm day at the park we were reminded how lucky we are for the upcoming summer. The bad thing? $1200+ winter heating bills. 71F day and night during the winter months = ouch. Gotta keep the new kiddies warm.

To be honest though, the A/C didn't add that much to our electric bill for the nights that we had to use it upstairs. It was less than $25/mo. extra.

 

[xanis]

All utilities are included at my new place. Probably going to keep the A/C around 65-70 all summer.

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Originally posted by: Xanis
All utilities are included at my new place. Probably going to keep the A/C around 65-70 all summer.

You lucky son of a bitch

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: rh71
The bad thing? $1200+ winter heating bills. 71F day and night during the winter months = ouch. Gotta keep the new kiddies warm.

Holy Moley! If was getting 1200 dollar utility bills, the kids would get a parka and told tough shit.

 

[xanis]

Originally posted by: rh71
My house has tile floors and poor insulation so it's like walking into an air conditioned house everytime. The other day coming back from a warm day at the park we were reminded how lucky we are for the upcoming summer. The bad thing? $1200+ winter heating bills. 71F day and night during the winter months = ouch. Gotta keep the new kiddies warm.

To be honest though, the A/C didn't add that much to our electric bill for the nights that we had to use it upstairs. It was less than $25/mo. extra.

Whoa, $1200/month? Damn...

 

[Nocturnal]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Leros
Be careful when you turn it on, a mouse might pop out.

Indeed

Wow that is simply amazing. I made that thread too. That rocks. I might have to buy that shirt.

 

[Balt]

Originally posted by: Xanis

Originally posted by: rh71
My house has tile floors and poor insulation so it's like walking into an air conditioned house everytime. The other day coming back from a warm day at the park we were reminded how lucky we are for the upcoming summer. The bad thing? $1200+ winter heating bills. 71F day and night during the winter months = ouch. Gotta keep the new kiddies warm.

To be honest though, the A/C didn't add that much to our electric bill for the nights that we had to use it upstairs. It was less than $25/mo. extra.

Whoa, $1200/month? Damn...

I sincerely hope he meant $1200 over a 4 month period or something like that.

 

[Chronoshock]

Originally posted by: Balt

Originally posted by: Xanis

Originally posted by: rh71
My house has tile floors and poor insulation so it's like walking into an air conditioned house everytime. The other day coming back from a warm day at the park we were reminded how lucky we are for the upcoming summer. The bad thing? $1200+ winter heating bills. 71F day and night during the winter months = ouch. Gotta keep the new kiddies warm.

To be honest though, the A/C didn't add that much to our electric bill for the nights that we had to use it upstairs. It was less than $25/mo. extra.

Whoa, $1200/month? Damn...

I sincerely hope he meant $1200 over a 4 month period or something like that.

If that were oil @ $2/gal, that would be 20gal/day or 115833 BTU/HR
To lose that much heat in an hour, you'd have to live in a single-pane glass cube 150' on each side.
That seems highly unlikely...

 

[theblackbox]

we don't even have air conditioning. just windows. But, since even in the summer, the hottest it gets is low 80s and it always drops to 40's at night, i don't think we need it. The advantage to living above 9500ft.

 

[Joemonkey]

we've had the air on now and then since early February, our apt windows and sliding glass deck door unfortunately face west, so come 5pm or so it ends up being 80+ degrees inside without turning the air on. We are on the 3rd floor, so we also pick up all the heat from below. The Assholes below us smoke out on their deck, both weed and regular cigs, so simply opening up the house isn't an option. It can seriously be 50 degrees outside and 80+ degrees in our apt and the ONLY thing we can do to combat it is turn on the damn AC