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gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,829 Points:2,558,215 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 1:01:36 AM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse How are you maintaining the temperature in your home now. For instance: Central air Window air conditioner units Central Heat Fire place Wood or oil stove Gas heater Windows are open Ceiling fans Box fans Ceiling exhaust fan With the temperature at 69 I have a couple ceiling fans on and some windows are open.

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How are you maintaining the temperature in your home now.

For instance:
Central air
Window air conditioner units
Central Heat
Fire place
Wood or oil stove
Gas heater
Windows are open
Ceiling fans
Box fans
Ceiling exhaust fan

With the temperature at 69 I have a couple ceiling fans on and some windows are open.

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BayleeBuggy Champion Author Toronto Posts:21,702 Points:3,095,705 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2012 11:42:34 AM Ignore BayleeBuggy Report Abuse It's still warm enough some days to open doors and windows, but sometimes a fire at night, too.
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gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,829 Points:2,558,215 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Oct 3, 2012 12:21:40 AM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse All of the windows are open.
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BayleeBuggy Champion Author Toronto Posts:21,702 Points:3,095,705 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2012 11:07:28 AM Ignore BayleeBuggy Report Abuse Still using fans and open windows. But when there is a chance of thunderstorms, like today, we have to close stuff up before leaving the house.
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gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,829 Points:2,558,215 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 12:12:56 AM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse The windows are open and the ceiling fans are on.
RONALD777 Champion Author Houston Posts:3,777 Points:391,430 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 9:56:23 PM Ignore RONALD777 Report Abuse Central air - nice & cool.
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BayleeBuggy Champion Author Toronto Posts:21,702 Points:3,095,705 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 11:43:57 AM Ignore BayleeBuggy Report Abuse No fans needed for the moment, and the windows are open - it's a lovely day!
dakine Champion Author Orange County Posts:19,744 Points:3,618,600 Joined:Feb 2003	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:10:47 AM Ignore dakine Report Abuse I use AC, ceiling fans and gold ole fashion air in the evening to blow through the windows.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,285 Points:123,500 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jul 21, 2012 10:04:18 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Central air and ceiling fans. When it is cool enough open doors and windows. [Edited by: PatAZ at 7/21/2012 10:06:11 AM EST]
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bhpj45 Champion Author Miami Posts:7,631 Points:1,481,480 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 6:02:51 AM Ignore bhpj45 Report Abuse Central Air
gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,829 Points:2,558,215 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 12:49:54 AM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse The windows are open and the ceiling fans are on.
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m6gm Champion Author Kentucky Posts:20,403 Points:2,328,820 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2012 1:12:18 PM Ignore m6gm Report Abuse Central air and ceiling fans in the den, living room and both bedrooms.
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gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,829 Points:2,558,215 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 15, 2012 12:14:11 AM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse I have some windows open.
gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,829 Points:2,558,215 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 11, 2012 12:09:19 AM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse The windows are closed with the heat and ac off.
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gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,829 Points:2,558,215 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 9, 2012 4:19:57 PM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse Windows are open
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BayleeBuggy Champion Author Toronto Posts:21,702 Points:3,095,705 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: May 8, 2012 10:45:14 PM Ignore BayleeBuggy Report Abuse All we need to do at the moment is keep doors and windows closed, except for the bedroom window, which is always open at night.
m6gm Champion Author Kentucky Posts:20,403 Points:2,328,820 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 12:41:00 PM Ignore m6gm Report Abuse Central heat and air, 4 ceiling fans and a gas log fireplace for when it gets really cold.
gocatgo Champion Author South Carolina Posts:15,829 Points:2,558,215 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: May 7, 2012 11:52:21 AM Ignore gocatgo Report Abuse The windows are open and several ceiling fans are on.
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BayleeBuggy Champion Author Toronto Posts:21,702 Points:3,095,705 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: May 5, 2012 10:23:49 PM Ignore BayleeBuggy Report Abuse Right now we are just opening or closing doors and windows as needed, and leaving blinds open or shut for the passive solar gain.
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