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saunders1313 · 08-07-2008, 08:45 AM

I was thinking of a concept as it works with a fridge. It only cools off the inside when the temp rises above a certain set level. If there is nothing in there then it cools off faster and needs to be cooled off less once the desired temp is reached. But if there is food in there then it takes longer to cool off initially, but then it also requires more cycling more often. Does this work for a house? If most of the living space was open as opposed to having stuff all over the place then wouldn't that concept still apply? Any thoughts on this?

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saunders1313 EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Glassboro, NJ Posts: 88 Kawi - '04 Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic 90 day: 56.48 mpg (US) The Monte - '99 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 90 day: 26.52 mpg (US) Mazda - '10 Mazda 3i 90 day: 35.15 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lower heating and cooling costs I was thinking of a concept as it works with a fridge. It only cools off the inside when the temp rises above a certain set level. If there is nothing in there then it cools off faster and needs to be cooled off less once the desired temp is reached. But if there is food in there then it takes longer to cool off initially, but then it also requires more cycling more often. Does this work for a house? If most of the living space was open as opposed to having stuff all over the place then wouldn't that concept still apply? Any thoughts on this? __________________ Goal one= 30mpg on The Monte by changing the nut that connects the steering wheel to the seat.