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This book consists of articles from Wikia or other free sources online. Pages: 53. Chapters: Cooling, Electrical system, Floors, Heating, Lighting, Rooms, Utilities, Air conditioning, Attic fan, Ceiling fan, Fan, Insulation, Spot insulation, Thermometer, Thermostat, Electrical repair, Electricity, Fuse box, Generator, Wiring, Bamboo floors, Carpet, Floor, Flooring, Rug, Tile, Tile floors, Wood floor, Blanket, Chimney, Fan, Fireplace, Furnace, Insulation, Space heater, Spot insulation, Thermometer, Thermostat, Wood burning stove, Air conditioning, Attic, Automation, Basement, Bath, Bathtub, Blueprint, Ceiling, Ceiling fan, Dehumidifier, Door, Electrical system, Fan, Floor, Furnace, Gutter, Heating, Insulation, Internet connection, Lighting, Plumbing, Roof, Shower, Sidewalk, Sump pump, Wall, Window, Wiring, Wood burning stove, Flashlight, Incandescent bulb, Lamp, Light, Light bulb, Natural light, Skylight, Solar light, Window film, Attic, Basement, Bathroom, Bedroom, Closet, Dining room, Entertainment room, Entrance, Family room, Hall, Home office, Kitchen, Laundry room, Library, Linen closet, Living room, Mudroom, Playroom, Room, Secondary suite, Electrical socket, Electricity, Energy efficiency, Fuse box, Generator, Plumbing, Wiring. Excerpt: Air conditioning cools and dehumidifies the air. This can make a home more comfortable during hot or humid weather. Air conditioning can be "central" (running through built in ducts and vents), window units or wall units. The use of a ceiling fan in conjunction with air conditioning can increase energy efficiency. There are other techniques to make a home more comfortable when it's hot and humid. One is to blow air over a block of ice. (more...) Air conditioners can be harmed by turning them on when it's already cool (below 70 degrees Fahrenheit). An attic fan circulates the air. It's especially good at pulling the hottest air (that's risen to the attic) out of the building. This also draws the cooler air up. A fan uses...