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fromHomebuilding
6 days ago

HVAC vs air source heat pump - 'these systems aren't direct equivalents,' say the experts

HVAC systems are primarily centralized, whereas air source heat pumps are more efficient heat movers.
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fromHomebuilding
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Will air conditioning noise make you hot and bothered, or is a small increase in sound levels worth the cooling breeze?

fromHomebuilding
1 month ago
Renovation

Do you know the main types of air conditioning? All the options to consider in the face of rising temperatures

fromHomebuilding
2 weeks ago
Renovation

Will air conditioning noise make you hot and bothered, or is a small increase in sound levels worth the cooling breeze?

fromHomebuilding
1 month ago
Renovation

Do you know the main types of air conditioning? All the options to consider in the face of rising temperatures

fromHomebuilding
3 weeks ago

Can smearing yoghurt on your windows really cool down your house?

Researchers at Loughborough University found that smearing full-fat Greek yoghurt on windows can cut indoor temperatures by up to 3.5°C during heatwaves.
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fromZDNET
1 month ago

Are portable AC units worth it? My verdict after testing one during a heat wave

The EcoFlow Wave 3 portable AC unit effectively lowers temperatures in poorly insulated spaces during extreme heat.
#heatwave-tips
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago
Renovation

If blinds help keep heat in, do they make your room hotter in summer? We explain how to make your windows a weapon in your fight against the heat

fromHomebuilding
1 month ago
Renovation

If blinds help keep heat in, do they make your room hotter in summer? We explain how to make your windows a weapon in your fight against the heat

fromSFGATE
1 month ago

New England Braces for Soaring Summer Power Bills-Feds Say the Spike Will Be the Nation's Worst

Rising summer temperatures are leading to increased electricity bills for residential customers in the U.S.
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fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Why ground source heat pumps could be the cooling fix you didn't know you had

Ground source heat pumps can effectively cool homes during summer using passive cooling without needing conventional air conditioning.
fromApartment Therapy
1 month ago

This Garage Find Will Help Beat the Summer Heat *Inside* Your House

Using a car sunshade in home windows can effectively reduce indoor temperatures by blocking sunlight, similar to the benefits of UV films or aluminum foil.
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