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Unread 26-05-2007, 16:59
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Re: Cooling A Room

some simple steps -

be sure the air inlet has a clear path (no furniture, clothes, chairs, etc blocking the path.

be sure there is an air return path. if there is not a return in your room -
either keep the door open, or install a return.

if the air return is in the hallway (common) - add a vent above your door into the hall. this can be pretty simple - cut a hole in the drywall on both sides and just install grilles over the cut-outs. you can do this for less then $20.

for the cool air to come in, the warm air has to get out.

* this is why a lot of very old, high ceiling homes have small "windows" above the doors. these could be opened to allow air to circulate through all of the rooms, even with doors closed. i will remember what they are called at some point.
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