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PoindexterOglethorpe

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9. I have likewise lived in several places where

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #6)

Fri Nov 8, 2024, 10:03 AM

Nov 8

AC in summer is as important as heat in winter in colder climates.

I also spent my first three summers in the DC area without AC. My son who currently lives there is an awe that I survived that. It wasn't easy.

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Plumbing AND indoor heat. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 8 #3

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Plumbing & Ac SheltieLover Nov 8 #6

Thank you SheltieLover. I agree with the AC in summer. debm55 Nov 8 #8

It is regularly 117 F in the shade here in the summer, with 100% humidity SheltieLover Nov 8 #10

I have likewise lived in several places where PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 8 #9

Thank you Poindexter Oglethorpe. debm55 Nov 8 #11

It's regularly 117F in the shade here during summers, with 100% humidity SheltieLover Nov 8 #12

Wood fires in a fireplace can NEVER replace central heat--even if you LOVE cutting/stacking/carrying wood. hlthe2b Nov 8 #13

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