Cooling regulations
We’ve all seen the energy efficiency labels on whitegoods, but what do they mean when it comes to air conditioners? Knowing how to make...
MEPS labels and ratings for air conditioners
Air conditioners come with labels these days that indicate how efficiently they're able to cool (and to heat, if they're reverse-cycle models). Find out...
Cassette air conditioners
Cassette air conditioners are ceiling mounted, and because of their considerable cooling capacity, are normally best suited to large living areas.
Cassette air conditioners have...
Ceiling fans
Simple but incredibly effective and available in all shapes and sizes. Fans have been in use in some form or another for as long...
Evaporative airconditioners or coolers
Evaporative coolers work by blowing air across wet elements to create a chilled breeze. These types of coolers are best suited to less humid...
Refrigerative air conditioners
Air conditioners are refrigerative coolers. While these aren't the most efficient coolers available, they are incredibly effective and provide excellent cooling in any climate.
Refrigerative...
Roof sprinklers
Roof sprinklers spray roof surfaces with water, in an effort to cool the roof and therefore lower the temperature inside the house.
While not yet...
Solar cooling
Solar cooling uses the sun's heat in one of several ways in order to improve airflow and help to draw heat out of the...
Automated controls and sensors for cooling
In conjunction with other home automation functions, your home can be set up so that cooling and shading are controlled automatically according to your...
Types of air conditioners
There are a surprising number of different types of airconditioners. Choosing the right one will make a big difference to how you cool your...