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Nesgroup address: alt.building.construction - Date & Time for the message: Sat, 6 Aug 2005 14:56:59 -0400 /

Author of the message: "BP"

Title of the message:
Re: Central Air v. Window-unit Air?

Text of the message:
Sticking to the question and ignoring my personal opinions:
This would take an electrical engineer doing calculations to get an
accurate answer. There are many variables, the most important of which is
the size of the house in question. The answer would be different for an 1800
sq ft ranch than it would be for a 4000 sq ft, 2 story house.
A typical central air compressor runs on a 30 amp circuit, a typical window
unit on a 15 amp. The majority of the electricity used occurs when either
unit kicks on. So in either case if the units run longer and start up less
often the efficiencies rise. Poorly sized central units "short cycle" and
that condition greatly decreases the cost efficiency. Same is true of the
window units. A larger house would require two or more compressors.
In addition, central air systems require an air handler. Once again, the
answer will be different if the house already has hot air heat and the A/C



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