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Portabale AC units?
Bonibelle:
Drew, I have split duct air conditoners
http://us.sanyo.com/industrial/HVAC/features.cfm
I have Sanyo's upstairs and a Samsung unit for my sunroom. Te main part of the house is a central system.
I did this to conserve energy. I have a Cape Cod and when we are not using the upstairs (bedrooms), they don't need to be cooled. So usually in the day time, I set the Sanyo units to about 85. that sounds really hot, but since they are very effecitve dehumidifiers, it isn't that bad. About 1/2 hour before bedtime, they are programed to lower the temperature. The great thing is they need no duct work, they are quiet (much more so than window units) and you have individual controls for each room. the newer Samsung unit in my sunroom has a wireless remote and various settings that allow you to air condition, dehumidify or just blow air. It also have a turbo to really cool the room down fast. All of this because I see no reason to waste energy when we aren't using a particular area of the house.
My heat is zoned also.
I would highly recommend these units, and there are other manufacturers. The Sanyo units are 15 years old and we have been very happy with them.
Bonibelle:
And I would hop right on this project :o
http://news.aol.com/topnews/articles/_a/nasa-predicts-sizzling-summers-for-east/20070510232009990001?ncid=NWS00010000000001
drewstar:
I don't understand the "Split" AC units that well.
I did a bit of research. 2 units, one inside the room the other outside the house and via pipes the AC is run/
Anyone in New england have one? How are they in the winter? What are the costs? this could be the solution I am looking for.
Bonibelle:
http://www.atrendyhome.com/portable-air-comparisons.html
this might help Drew
Bonibelle:
Or this, http://www.mrslim.com/Products/userSpecific.asp?Commercial=0
Not an inexpensive option, but by far the best if you don't want to go central air.
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