[New Horizons]

I noticed an interesting observation. You'd think that the ones who don't run their AC's would be poor working class types but it isn't the case. It's actually the wealthy bohemian types, ones that live in expensive historic neighborhoods such as mine. As I write this, the heat index is 95 degrees and most of my neighbors have their doors/windows open, I don't get it. There is no way you are going to tell me that it feels better un-air conditioned than running it. They all have fairly new AC units and I'm sure they can afford to run them. So why do they continue to not run their AC's till almost June?

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by desert_scene

I noticed an interesting observation. You'd think that the ones who don't run their AC's would be poor working class types but it isn't the case. It's actually the wealthy bohemian types, ones that live in expensive historic neighborhoods such as mine. As I write this, the heat index is 95 degrees and most of my neighbors have their doors/windows open, I don't get it. There is no way you are going to tell me that it feels better un-air conditioned than running it. They all have fairly new AC units and I'm sure they can afford to run them. So why do they continue to not run their AC's till almost June?

Well, even I am running my AC now - LOL! I live near the bay and the past few days have been nice, low humidity with a cool breeze and was able to leave windows open all day until right before bed. Today it finally is too hot, so on it went! For me it's not even about trying to save money or anything like that, I just like to feel connected to the outdoors, smelling my flowers and listening to the birds. But once it's past a certain point being comfortable is more important. Everyone has a different threshold.

[boxus]

I do not run my AC, my balcony doors are open and enjoying the breeze.

When it starts getting hot in the afternoons, I will then turn on the AC, mornings are never hot in my place.

[jambo101]

For some 95 degrees and all the humidity is not a problem so why turn on the air.

[jdoty]

I keep mine AC set on 80-85 usually, and turn on fans when I get warm. Sure, I can afford to keep my house freezing cold, but why would I want to? You get used to the warmer temperature very quickly and then are perfectly comfortable. After a few days, you get so adjusted that walking into a house with the AC cranked up feels like walking into a freezer.

As a bonus, keeping your house warm helps you adjust to the outside heat. Keeping your AC set to 72 is a sure-fire way to not be able to handle the outdoors in the summer since your body isn't adjusted to the heat. If you keep your house around 80, your body adjusts to it and you'll be much better able to handle outdoor activities when it's 95 outside.

[Mike1306]

I just turned on the air in the last few days but have still turned it off and opened french doors and windows at night.
My thoughts on the matter are, why live in Florida if you want the climate to be from a more northern locale.
If I didn't want warm weather i wouldn't have moved here. I turn on the air more for the health of my electronics and other things around the house than for myself.

[Soup Not See]

Originally Posted by Mike1306

I just turned on the air in the last few days but have still turned it off and opened french doors and windows at night.
My thoughts on the matter are, why live in Florida if you want the climate to be from a more northern locale.
If I didn't want warm weather i wouldn't have moved here. I turn on the air more for the health of my electronics and other things around the house than for myself.

Do you run your car A/C a few minutes a day to keep your car stereo healthy ? And doors and windows open at night in Hernando County ? You must be a light sleeper with a 12-gauge tucked in next to you.

[Mike1306]

Originally Posted by leftee

Do you run your car A/C a few minutes a day to keep your car stereo healthy ? And doors and windows open at night in Hernando County ? You must be a light sleeper with a 12-gauge tucked in next to you.

Hardly ever listen to my car stereo so it would be no big loss. The rest of the car electronics should not have a problem as they are made to be exposed to the elements in some way or another. TV's computers, home stereos, etc. are not made to be exposed to the elements and humidity is not great for them.
Door and windows open for the majority of the year. From your response I can tell you probably know very little about the county so I will let that go.

[Soup Not See]

Originally Posted by Mike1306

Hardly ever listen to my car stereo so it would be no big loss. The rest of the car electronics should not have a problem as they are made to be exposed to the elements in some way or another. TV's computers, home stereos, etc. are not made to be exposed to the elements and humidity is not great for them.
Door and windows open for the majority of the year. From your response I can tell you probably know very little about the county so I will let that go.

This is all I need to know, but that's getting off topic.

- Florida Department of Law Enforcement

[New Horizons]

Wow, I could never sleep in this humidity without running the AC. Of course I like sleeping with a blanket too, so I have to put the thermostat to 69. That's one thing I love about window units, you can cool one room down to whatever you like. The units in my bedroom and the living room are kind of oversized, so during the winter months they "short cycle". But this time of the year that extra power is great because I can cool my room down into the 60's at night, 72 in the hottest day in August.

I probably don't really belong here in Florida, I'm too much of a weather wuss. I'd probably do better in southern Cal near the coast. In the meantime I make it as comfortable for myself as I can.

Originally Posted by Mike1306

I just turned on the air in the last few days but have still turned it off and opened french doors and windows at night.
My thoughts on the matter are, why live in Florida if you want the climate to be from a more northern locale.
If I didn't want warm weather i wouldn't have moved here. I turn on the air more for the health of my electronics and other things around the house than for myself.