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		djmips on Nov 25, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: An ancient Persian way to keep cool (2021) So you had two air conditioners - why did you not use them?

pmontra on Nov 25, 2022 [–]

They were already in the house. Some random reasons:

1. Fans are cheaper to operate

2. Their effect is instantaneous

3. Lower maintenance: no filter cleaning, etc, only a dust cloth sometimes.

4. They have remote control and timers too.

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