On 20 Jul 2004 07:28:37 -0700, (tom) wrote:

Can not convince wife about two things. Just want to bring it here for
a serious judgement:

1. Use Air conditioner for home at night:
Temperature outside = 69F, Temp in home = 81F,
Air conditioner trigger set to 75F

method A. With windows being open - My way
method B. With windows being closed - Wife's way

Question: which one make house temp drop faster and which one costs
less electricity?

Depends on what the humidity is outside. If you are brining in cool,
dry air, of course the open windows help drop the temperature quicker.
If it is humid air, the air conditioner runs more.

2. Use AC for car in a hot summer day
Temperature outside = 80F,
Temp of a car parked in sun for one hour = very hot, don't know
exact temp

After getting into the car
Method A: open windows, drive for a moment then close the windows
and start AC. - mine
Method B: Start AC right away without opening windows. - wife's

Question: which one make car temp drop faster and which one costs
less electricity?

What do you mean "which one costs less electricity" in a car? Gas
mileage? To this question, I would say who cares? You guys need to
find something else to talk about. Just do whatever makes you feel
less miserable when you get into the car.




Thanks!

-Tom