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Environment & Energy

NJCher

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2. Fans

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Sat Jul 13, 2024, 06:24 AM

Jul 2024

I have a late model AC unit, but I use a dehumidifier. Fans in every room. I once read where fans increase the effect of AC because of evaporation and convection. It allows you to keep your AC temp higher.

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Why your air conditioning bill is about to soar - the energy required rises with the SQUARE of the temperature differenc [View all] progree Jul 2024 OP

I was told by a customer service representative from my energy company madaboutharry Jul 2024 #1

Fans NJCher Jul 2024 #2

Getting hot out? Burn more caol. Salvador Dolly Jul 2024 #3

Humid air always takes more energy to cool because of the higher thermal mass. Shermann Jul 2024 #4

So does this apply if you live in an area that is very dry, almost zero humidity? ratchiweenie Jul 2024 #5

It is really a general scientific principle, every customer will differ. CoopersDad Jul 2024 #6

I will add to that NJCher Jul 2024 #8

"does this apply if you live in an area that is very dry, almost zero humidity?" progree Jul 2024 #9

Thanks ratchiweenie Jul 2024 #10

But!! But!! But!! This is 'Murca!! hatrack Jul 2024 #7