Three Popular Home Cooling Systems

Posted on: 21 September 2020

If you live in an area that deals with hot temperatures, you will want to have a home with a cooling system that keeps you comfortable. Warm homes can feel unbearable during the summer and can even be dangerous in extreme temperatures. If you are looking to install a home cooling system in your home, here are three of the most popular options:

Central Air Conditioning

Central air conditioning is the most common way people cool their homes. Central air conditioning is a system that creates and recirculates cooled air throughout the home. The air is cooled by removing heat using a process of coils and refrigerant. The cold air is ushered through vents to cool the home and the warmth and humidity extracted is directed outside. This system can be installed by a certified HVAC contractor that offers AC installation services. They will help you choose a unit based on the size of your home. 

Whole House Fan

Whole house fans can be a very cost-efficient way to cool your home in some regions. Homeowners open their windows at night or in the early morning to suck in cold air and cool the home down. When the house is cooled, you can shut windows and have a lower temperature baseline for the day. The fans are placed in attic space that allows for the warm air to be pushed out as the new cool air comes in. This system works best in areas that have cooler temperatures during parts of the day. If you don't have temperature dips outside, a whole house fan won't work for you. An HVAC contractor can help you determine if a whole house fan is a good fit for the home. Placement is key to help it work efficiently and drop the temperature.

Swamp Cooler

Swamp coolers are a popular home cooling system in climates that are hot and dry. A swamp cooler works to add humidity to the air to cool things down. If you live in an area that is dry and only needs a ten-degree correction to be comfortable, this may be a great choice for you. Swamp coolers are cheaper to run than central AC because they only need the power to run a water pump and fan. When you inquire about ac installation services you can see if your HVAC contractor would recommend this type of unit for your home.

These three home cooling systems can make a big difference when you find yourself uncomfortable in the heat. For more information about ac installation services, call an HVAC contractor, such as Vigil Air.

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