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OccultHawk 11-20-2017 08:01 AM

In actuality there’s no such thing as “cooling”. You’re technically removing heat. The process of removing the heat and the moisture from the air and then blowing that out of the house PLUS the heat that is generated by the energy it takes to do that and blowing the cooled air back in takes energy for sure. BUT, you don’t create anything you’re just removing it. When you have to heat air you have to use considerably more energy because you’re actually heating the air not just moving it around.

In the south, we generally have very inefficient heating systems so a one week cold snap can cost you as much as a whole summer month of cooling.

Plankton 11-20-2017 08:34 AM

I spent a little time on this post, thought about it, and then decided it wasn't thought out enough, or maybe I'm just hung-over. Screw it. Here's my thoughts.

Spoiler for rof reliops:
Here's a good look at my yearly energy bill, courtesy of ComEd. Christmas lights are a huge factor in the Dec and Jan months and those temps are way off, so I included the real high/low for those time periods. Another important variable is that I had our HVAC unit changed out in August, and you can see the huge difference between Jun and Sep. I'd say the costs are fairly similar, but the trend is toward cooling being just a bit less.

https://i.imgur.com/JcimpwF.jpg

I'll take hot over cold though. Based on extreme hi/low weather temps on our planet, things (cacti and some reptiles and arachnids) can still survive in excessive heat extremes, but absolutely nothing survives in excessive cold, which tells me that cold is death. I can always find shade and water, but I can't find a warm spot in a snowstorm.

Frownland 11-20-2017 08:36 AM

With modern comforts I'll take the cold because while it might be a little more lethal at least it's bearable and you just pass out in the event that you're going to die. No biggie. Dying in the heat usually means dying of dehydration which sounds way worse imo.

The Batlord 11-20-2017 08:39 AM

And when you're out and sweating there's **** all you can do about it but fantasize about going home and taking a shower. Or I can put on a jacket when it's cold. Not to mention that heat is exhausting and cold is refreshing, even if only because it forces you awake.

Plankton 11-20-2017 08:46 AM

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/12/fb/02/1...stmas-time.jpg

^This dudes much cooler than

https://i.pinimg.com/236x/1a/da/aa/1...mas-movies.jpg

^that dude

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard 11-20-2017 09:11 AM

i just realized ive never answered this, huh.

1) ****ing cold ass winters.
2) more construction than anywhere else i've ever been. i cannot remember a time where parking wasn't closed downtown due to construction.
3) nobody knows how to drive.

Akai 11-20-2017 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qwertyy (Post 1896609)
3) nobody knows how to drive.

You live in France?

Maajo 12-26-2017 06:58 AM

It's -9 degrees F right now, and later this week it's gonna be -15, so I hate the weather, the weather and the weather.

Ol’ Qwerty Bastard 12-26-2017 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ziggy (Post 1896732)
You live in France?

you know the stereotype that Canadians are too nice?

this is a province near me :D

https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/can...-too-nice.html

Cuthbert 12-26-2017 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Qwertyy (Post 1908346)
you know the stereotype that Canadians are too nice?

this is a province near me :D

https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/can...-too-nice.html

Well I suppose it's better than drink driving :D


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