– Why do small temperature changes feel so drastic indoors compared to outdoors?
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I don’t have a scientific answer for ya. I’m a residential HVAC guy, people will call and say they felt warm and sure enough the thermostat is a couple degrees higher than they have it set at (in summer). I think it’s the expectation based on what they’re used to. Can’t control the outside, so hot is hot. Inside people become accustom to 72, for example, and can tell when it’s higher.
People also notice hogher humidity in their home when the ac isn’t working, I’d imagine more than the actual temperature.
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