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By KATHLEEN J. FEIST Staff Reporter
The solution for a cooler home doesn't lie in camping out at your favorite library.
There are easier and better methods of cooling the home, and the most effective is buying an air conditioner.
Air conditioners filter, dehumidify and cool the air, making a home a refuge from the murky summer heat.
If you plan on purchasing an air conditioner, make sure it has an Energy Efficiency Ratio of 9.0, sug- ering that the system will power for the Kansas Power & Light Co.
An EER is the amount of heat the conditioner can extract from the air in one hour, in British thermal units,
divided by the electrical input, in watts. The higher the EER, the more efficient the air conditioner is, Jensen said.
IN KANSAS, state law requires an EER of 8.0, but the higher the EER is from that level, the higher the price of the air conditioner.
When installing an air conditioner, check that it is not blocked by furniture or drapes. A blockage cuts down efficiency and does not allow air to flow freely throughout the room, according to KP&L.
Close off rooms that are not being used. A smaller circulation range helps the house to cool faster.
Keep the air conditioner set at one temperature during the day and, if possible, keep it above 75 degrees. This would save from 4 percent to 6
percent of the energy used, Jensen said.
If your house or apartment operates on central air, check to see that the thermostat is not near any drafts, sunlight or dead air. Chimneys, hidden pipes and big appliances also distort the actual temperature of the room.
Air conditioners should not be turned off for short periods of time, however. This only forces the unit to turn on and then to remove accumulated humidity.
Plants should not be placed on the air conditioner or near a vent system. Plants and flowers emit humidity, which makes the room feel warmer than it is. During the summer season, plants are better off placed outside.
plants are better on plaster walls.
With a well-insulated home and a
clean filter in the unit, the air conditioner should operate efficiently.
IF YOU DO NOT wish to use an air conditioner, there are ways of keeping your house or apartment cool without one.
- VENTILATION. Without any ventilation, the temperature in a house may feel as hot as 160 degrees when it is actually 100 degrees outside. Keep air moving within the house by using all electric fans or ceiling fans. You can move them going through the house by opening the south and north windows.
- WINDOW SHADES. Keep blinds, shades and drapped closes on the east and west windows. These locations are where the sun penetrates most. Reflect the sun's rays away from the room by using white or light-colored
curtains. Awnings, bushes and trees also work well to shade sunlight from the house.
- FURNITURE. Thomas Dean, professor of architecture and urban design, said it was best to arrange furniture away from sunlight. Dark-colored furniture especially should be kept out of the sun because it absorbs heat. The north side of the house is usually the coolest in the summer.
- CLOTHES. Wear loose clothing made of light fabric such as openweave cotton. Do not layer clothes.
- WINDOWS. A reflective heat film may be applied to the windows which prevents up to 80 percent of the sunlight from heating the house. The reflective heat films can be obtained at local hardware stores for a low price.
- BODY HEAT. Quickest relief from excessive heat may be achieved by applying a cool, wet towel to the back of the neck, research indicates; use sub baths provide relief as well and is less expensive than air-conditioning.
said Jim Mendenhall, information specialist with the KU Solar Energy Club.
A low-cost alternative to an air conditioner can be achieved by using a passive evaporating cooler made from a towel thumb-tacked to an open window and suspended in a pan of water, Mendenhall said.
This cools the air as the breeze evaporates the water in the towel. New water is drawn into the towel by the wick effect.
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