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Edwin Pawlowski wrote:

"PopRivet" wrote in message

...Simply stated, it takes a LOT more energy to drop
the
temp a degree than to raise the temp a degree, because
of the methodologies. The technology for increasing
temperature is simply much more efficient that that for
lowering the temperature.

I'm afraid you are incorrect, Mr. Rivet. Think "COP = 3."
=== I'm afraid I don 't understand: After making that
comment, youthen proceed next to agree with it by offering
a related analogy. ?!?


Take the window AC unit and mount it backwards so it
exhausts from the
condensing coil the heat into the room.

In wintertime, with the cool side in a damp basement
stairwell...

Would the effect of running it raise the temperature more
or less than
a heater that gives of 5,000 Btu of heat?

About 30% more than 5000 Btu/h, given compressor and fan
motor powers.

Nick