Hello Friends and Family,
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Air Conditioning |
In last week's issue, I shared my favorite photo of a kid on a boogie board flying upside down above the surf. One friend thought I should share the before and after versions so you could see the improvement. So here it is. |
Before |
After |
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So I did some research, bit the bullet and contracted for a new unit. It was installed on Tuesday and, of course, during the installation process we had no A/C. Yes, it got warm in the house since the local high temperature was 106 degrees or so. But once the new unit was connected and turned on, it worked like a champ. This one has some interesting features. I can leave the fan running to keep moving air around the house, to reduce or eliminate hotspots. It runs at a lower speed and is more efficient than our old one. Also, it has a two-stage compressor so that when it turns on, it runs at a lower capacity which uses less electricity. After a programmed time, if the lower setting has not cooled to the desired temperature, it runs at full capacity (and still more efficiently than our old one). My observation is that now that we are suffering through 110+ degrees, we will probably use the full capacity mode most often. However, once we get to fall, the lower capacity mode will usually be sufficient. All I can say is "Aloha". Well, time to prepare for the trip to Santa Fe. It should be great fun. |
Life is good.
Aloha,
B. David
P. S., All photos and text © B. David Cathell Photography, Inc. — www.bdavidcathell.com