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Overthinking our unit, Pt. 1: the inside
Like my body, our home is designed to efficiently maintain a livable temperature. However, both requirereasonable actions on my part, such as limiting extremes and avoiding toxins, to provide optimal service.A programmable thermostat set at a reasonable low during Fall and Winter and a reasonable high inSpring and Summer should help reduce HVAC costs. Likewise, what I bring into the house in the form ofVOCs, Ozone, dirt and dust on my feet, and any rug or carpet that absorbs these elements can exceedthe capacity of the excellent filtration in our system. Most everything else involves tradeoffs.
For instance, the optimal environment for my library would be total darkness, a steady temperature ofaround 60 degrees Fahrenheit, a dewpoint of around 50, and no atmospheric pollutants. I will neveropen the North window in this room, but the programmable thermostat for our home will allow a widerrange of temperatures. There is an excellent .org website (Efficient Window Coverings...