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Wonder how those cheap construction Texas McMansions with the huge foyer and high ceilings will fare. Some of the largest power bills I ever had were from when I lived in Texas, and that was in a pretty small place.
I just saw a YT clip about how the 25 y/o McMansions are all falling apart.
There's also that privatized power grid that's never been a problem
use (ceiling) fans & turn the AC down. way down. heat rises. make the high ceilings work for you not against you. just like they did in the 1920's.
Honest question: doesn't a ceiling fan blow the hot air back down around the house?
Yes, but more importantly they move the air around you. The air won't be cooler, but will feel cooler.
https://youtu.be/_KWdCqpXB7A
They are reversible so you can change the direction... which I should do right now!
logical fallacy..