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Question from Dalia

I just moved to Houston and Air conditioners are becoming part of my life…How can I getfresh outside air without high electricity bills and not damaging my old central ac? Nights are still somewhat cool here but days are hot and humid…does anybody can help me with that? I do not like the feeling of breathing the same air over and over again…my whole life I slept with open windows …

Thank you soooooooooooooooooo much

Dalia

Debra’s Answer

I’d like to know the answer to this myself.

My understanding is that a certain amount of fresh air comes in and is cooled, and some air is exhausted. These are called “air exchanges”. But there could be a greater amount. I’m not an HVAC expert, so perhaps someone will jump in and answer this one.

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