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    IF YOU’RE THINKING COOLING, THINK HEATING

    Feb 28, 2018 5 minutes
    When it comes to heat load from windows there’s a myth to dispel and that is that you only have to worry about windows facing west.

    AFTER experiencing more ferocious and frequent heat waves, those of us who held out against buying an air conditioner are giving in and reluctantly installing one. Extreme heat can be dangerous after all. Many of us feel guilty about actually switching the thing on and consuming power to start pumping heat out of our house. Are we being weak? Should we be doing more with our building envelope so that we don’t need AC?

    Actually, committed environmentalists are now realising that modern reverse cycle air conditioners, used correctly, are not just good for you but are the better option to keep your house at a safe and

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