Replacing gas heating with reverse-cycle aircon leaves some people feeling cold. Why? And what’s the solution?

<https://theconversation.com/replacing-gas-heating-with-reverse-cycle-aircon-leaves-some-people-feeling-cold-why-and-whats-the-solution-213542>

"Researchers and policymakers are advocating all-electric housing to reduce
energy bills and  emissions. Using energy-efficient reverse-cycle air
conditioners is a core element of the shift from gas.

However, not everyone is happy with the change. “I just don’t feel warm,” said
some people we interviewed after they switched to reverse-cycle air
conditioning.

Others are very happy with the comfort, hundreds of dollars in savings and low
lifetime carbon emissions.

How can different people have such varied experiences with the same technology?
Our computer modelling of air flows in the home offers an answer: the quality
of the building’s insulation makes a big difference to how people feel with
reverse-cycle heating."

Cheers,
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
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https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics