[TriLUG] OT: thermodynamics of A/C question

[Neil L. Little]

Ever think of getting an audit done? that is making sure there is enough 
air moving through at the right temp. That the ducts are sealed, and not 
leaking, that cold enough air is exiting the hvac unit and you dont have 
any glaring holes in you house insulation? That the hvac is sized right? 
(hgtv viewer)

73,

Neil Little, WA4AZL


Joseph Mack NA3T wrote:
> On Fri, 17 Aug 2012, jonc at nc.rr.com wrote:
>
>> Planting trees next to your house (especially the Southern side) 
>> could help significantly lower your A/C cost... of course it wouldn't 
>> be great for your foundation.
>
> trees are the only way to go here. It would be 10-20yrs before I saw 
> much results though
>
>> My own A/C costs are very low - not much more than $100/month in the 
>> Summer. I have great insulation and my house is pretty much buried in 
>> the woods :-)
>
> yes trees are it.
>
> Joe
>