Cooling- Page 4 of 5
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A Chat With Henry Gifford
New York City’s premier designer of heating, cooling, and ventilation systems talks about ERVs, thermostats, and LEED certification
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The Difference Between Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers
These two appliances are almost identical — except for where the heat is rejected
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How Air Conditioners Work
An explanation of how air conditioners pump heat from inside to outside
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Keeping Cool
Simple strategies to keep cool without the use of mechanical air conditioning
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Window-Mounted Air Conditioners Save Energy
Compared to homes with central air conditioning, homes with window units have lower cooling costs
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Calculating Cooling Loads
Part 3 in a series of articles on sizing heating and air conditioning equipment
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Resilient Design: Natural Cooling
Natural cooling strategies can keep homeowners safe if power is lost
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Saving Energy With Manual J and Manual D
Experts tell builders that HVAC equipment and ducts should be designed according to Manual J and Manual D; the problem is, no one wants to do the calculations
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Using Ceiling Fans To Keep Cool Without AC
If you don’t have air conditioning, ceiling fans can save energy — but turn them off when you leave the room
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7 Steps to an Energy-Efficient House: 5. Mechanicals
Replace your furnace or boiler with a new energy-efficient model
