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Old 07-23-2011, 01:57 PM   #44
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Originally Posted by Dave Lane View Post
Not true. If you think of it in simplistic terms imagine a 5 ton AC unit that has to cool 3000 sq ft. Now imagine all ducts are closed off but one 500 sq foot room (with the thermostat there). It will cool that room much quicker and cycle off much faster (other considerations of wear and tear aside for the moment).

Now is it safe and is it worth the savings is an entirely different argument but all things being equal smaller sq footage = energy savings.
That will get to temp quick, but won't remove humidity. Removing humidity is the main point of an A/C system.
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