Air Conditioning Is Not a Luxury, It Is a Necessity

Re:Air Conditioning Is Not a Luxury, It Is a Necessity by raincom on Thursday August 27, 2026 @10:21AM (#49465352)

I won't say "less power consumption". Definitely, not more consumption if efficient controls and motors are used (ECM motors for air handlers, VFD compressors).

The real problem is the repair costs of these advanced units in the developed countries. Carrier wanted $8k for a new control board for a residential unit in the US. Same thing for ECM/VFD.

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Re:Air Conditioning Is Not a Luxury, It Is a Necessity by piskov on Thursday August 27, 2026 @11:07AM (#49466096)

There is nothing “advanced” about this. It is just cooling the air below the dew point.

Same water tray and a hose for water condensate.

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Re:Air Conditioning Is Not a Luxury, It Is a Necessity by raincom on Thursday August 27, 2026 @11:57AM (#49466918)

"advanced" is about motors (blower motor and compressor) and their controls. The context is repairs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqzEIPEky1s

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