The Journal - Page 3
Journal
The numbers, rules, and opinions we stand behind.
100 articles · Page 3 of 17
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At home
The number that rose during dinner
Use carbon dioxide trends as context, without confusing them with carbon monoxide alarms.
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I had been cooling an empty room with a fan
Moving air can make people feel cooler. A fan does not lower the room temperature the way an air conditioner does.
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Comfort changed when the door closed
A closed-door pattern can help identify a return-air problem without guessing at a bigger furnace.
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I closed the guest-room vent before my mother arrived
An attempt to save heat left the guest room cold and raised a better question about the whole duct system.
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The damp patch behind the wardrobe
Why a room can feel comfortable while a concealed corner stays cold and damp.
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Buying notes
Two efficiency ratings do not make a bill
Ask for local energy prices, seasonal performance and backup assumptions in a useful cost comparison.
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