Comments on: Welcome in Spring (with open windows)

By: Ed Browning

Ed Browning — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:57:03 +0000

Did you know there are correct ways to open windows? If you just want to let a gentle breeze pass on through and moving the maximum amount of air, what you are doing is fine. But what about when the humidity goes up and you want the maximum comfort under those conditions? In that case you should open the inlet window significantly more than the outlet. This will cause an increase in speed and humidity removal (at least that is perceived on your skin).This will make you feel cooler than simply opening up two windows on opposite sides of the house all the way will. I am sure this idea could be useful in Atlanta.
By the way if you use a pollen filter, you probably also have to use a mechanical fan to move air through it.
Ed

By: elizabeth smith

elizabeth smith — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:25:41 +0000

hi powell,
some great ideas. we had 70′s for a few days, but now it’s back to low 40′s and low 30′s at night.
hopefully we’ll be able to use your helpful hints in a few weeks though. thanks!
[i'm with you a/b the smog-totally preventable!]

By: admin

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:54:27 +0000

I’ve never seen those, they look great.
I was going to suggest that people put screens on all windows and doors they want to keep open. We don’t have a screen on the door leading out to our deck, so we can’t leave it open in hot weather (we have too many bugs). That’s our first spring home purchase!

By: Randy

Randy — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:57:46 +0000

To keep out pollen and keep open your windows, a window screen filter may be what you need:
http://www.natlallergy.com/product.asp?pn=1155&bhcd2=1236851638