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Re:Air-conditioners do great good, but at a high environment... by adrianN on Tuesday August 28, 2018 @02:39PM (#17861578)
The rate of heat transfer through walls and windows also depends on the temperature differential.
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Re:Air-conditioners do great good, but at a high environment... by TylerE on Tuesday August 28, 2018 @02:50PM (#17861691)
Sure, but modern insulation is pretty darn good.

Also the sun will be adding some amount of heat during the day, which helps in the cold but makes the situation even worse in the heat.

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