On 3/26/2021 5:57 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 3/26/2021 5:37 PM, Michael Trew wrote:
>
>>
>> True, difficult to target; but a decently sized window unit makes for
>> far more comfortable living vs. no A/C. My house has a boiler, and no
>> affordable way to install central A/C. I have a very solidly built
>> 1960's 8K BTU Gibson A/C unit that covers 2 rooms in the first floor
>> of my home beautifully. Upstairs in summer evenings, I rely on cooler
>> evening temps with a fan in the window. Knob and Tube wiring makes
>> for no chance of me trying an A/C unit upstairs.
>
> When we were kids my parent put a window AC downstairs. In summer, we;d
> bring our blankets and pillows and sleep on the living room floor.
>
> When I got married in May we had no AC but by July, had one in the
> bedroom. It was hot where we lived in Philadelphia.
>
> In CT I relied on window AC for the same reason you do. Not easy to add
> in ducts and stuff.
>
> Now is the time to see if you can run one circuit to the bedroom to
> sleep well.

I've considered that. I've also considered adding a sub panel upstairs
to do away with the 120 year old ceramic K&T fed fuse box that covers
the first floor lighting, 2nd floor, and attic on 2 circuits with one
shared neutral. I really need to do something.

One year, I ran a heavy gauge orange extension cord upstairs from a
single circuit downstairs, but it was a huge hassle and tripping hazard.
Fortunately my old masonry house stays relatively cool compared to
some other dwellings; it's at least tolerable. Eastern Ohio climate.