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Is my car's air conditioner releasing deadly fumes or something?
Is my car's air conditioner releasing deadly fumes or something? [more inside]
Wanted: inverter that will drain a battery all the way?
My brother is looking for an inverter to use with a deep cycle battery while camping. [more inside]
Mosquitos suck
Mysterious mosquito attacks within a small living space... [more inside]
Advice on thru-wall AC units
I am moving into an apartment with a pre-existing wall hole for a thru-wall AC. (It's a Fedders building -- but I don't need a Fedders unit, right?) Despite my best google search skills, I'm having trouble figuring out what exactly I need to make this work. Help! [more inside]
Can we run our window unit AC indoors, as long as the vent points out at the screen?
Our homeowner's association doesn't allow window air conditioning units to be mounted outside of dwellings. But with our built-in inside window ledge, we can put our AC window unit right against the screen, keeping it fully indoors while still venting outside. Are there any health or safety reasons why we shouldn't do this?
Summertime in the City. [in a few months]
Am I crazy for thinking of living in Durham, NC without air conditioning? Considerations: I get really really hot, have a somewhat crazy internal thermometer, I have lots of books, and I don't want to be miserable. Problem: we found a super cute house and it doesn't have AC. What to do? [more inside]
How much exactly will using my laptop on AC destroy my battery?
How much exactly will using my laptop on AC destroy my battery? [more inside]
Personal cooling methods sought
Creative (non-insane) ways to keep cool in Florida needed [more inside]
Squealing fan, not tires.
For a friend: How would a semi-mechaically-inclined person with their own tools find, remove, clean & lubricate -OR- find, clean & lubricate without removing, the vent/AC van which is under/behind the dash in a 93-95 Cadillac Eldorado ETC? [more inside]
Help me insulate my windows from the Florida heat/sun.
I'm trying to insulate my window/frame... can anyone help me devise a solution? [more inside]
Should I buy a window / portable air conditioner?
Should I buy a window / portable air conditioner for my home office? [more inside]
power strips with individual on/off strips?
Can you buy power strips in the US that have separate on/off switches for each socket? [more inside]
How do I automatically turn on one AC device when another turns on?
What's the simplest and cheapest way for me to have a setup where when one electric appliance is turned on it turns another one on? [more inside]
Tips on mini-split air conditioning?
Does anybody have any experience buying/installing/using a mini-split air conditioner in the U.S.? [mi] [more inside]
Fan placement in room
Hot outside, hot inside. One open window, one fan (like this one). Where do I place it to cool my room down most efficiently. By the window, or on the other side of the room? Or somewhere else? [more inside]
Heat Pump or AC in the ATL?
Owning a home is fun! Our latest adventure in homemaking involves our heating and cooling system, so we're having to make some long-term decisions with very little first-hand experience. [more inside]
Surge protectors and line conditioners in the mid-line?
I just purchased a Mitsubishi WD-52525 DLP HDTV and the manual suggest that some problems might occur if a surge protector and AC line conditioner are not used. Any recommendations on satisfactory surge protectors and line conditioners (something in the mid-price range)? Also, could someone explain how a line conditioner works and why it is necessary?
Wiring a Dishwasher
Electricity: I'm wiring up a new dishwasher with the power cord from the old dishwasher. Just to make things interesting, the power cord has absolutely no indication of which side is positive and which side is negative. Is this because it's AC and it doesn't matter? I'm in the US on 110.
I need a UK to US transformer for a rechargeable drill.
TransformerFilter: I've just relocated to the US and have a rechargeable drill that uses a 17V DC transformer. I need to replace the transformer, since the one I have runs on 240V power (and has the UK prongs). The problem here is that I can't find a suitable replacement at the likely suspect places: hardware stores, Radio Shack...
I know that the voltage must match precisely and that the amperage must be at least as high as the noted amperage, and that the polarity must also match. So where can I go to find a good transformer? I'm in NYC, but I prefer to shop online.
I know that the voltage must match precisely and that the amperage must be at least as high as the noted amperage, and that the polarity must also match. So where can I go to find a good transformer? I'm in NYC, but I prefer to shop online.
Air Exchange
Another air conditioner question. In both my car and my window units at home, there is a feature that I will generically call "air exchange." I can turn it on or off. It seems to somehow bring in air from the outside for some reason. What is this for, and when is it useful?
Preventing rain from entering the house through a window AC unit?
Window AC unit and rain. How can you prvent rain from entering the house through a window AC unit? I think its coming in through the vents on the outside casement. Thoughts?
Air Conditioning
Air conditioner question in this burningly hot Nor'east US summer... more on the interior... [more inside]
Installing window air conditioners
I have an old house with old wiring in the walls. The question inside is about installing window air conditioners. [more inside]
Keeping it Cool
What's the best way to cool down an upstairs apartment without air conditioning? (mi) [more inside]
Which direction should I point the louvres from my heating/ac vents?
Which direction should I point the louvres from my heating/ac vents? [more inside]