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...
Split system air conditioners
Split system refrigerative air conditioners are popular because they are relatively quiet and are designed to effectively cool the sorts of areas you might...
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...
Ducted air conditioners
Ducted air conditioners are designed to cool entire houses. A cooling unit is typically mounted on the roof, and cool air is spread around...
Geothermal heat pump systems
Geothermal heat pump systems are able to draw heat from the ground to use for cooling your home. Geothermal systems are expensive to install...
How to cool different sized areas
The size of the area you're cooling will have a dramatic effect on how you're able to cool it. Likewise, the way a room...
Humidity and cooling
Humidity affects the way we feel heat - and different technologies handle this differently. Find out how different cooling technologies stack up against humidity.
Putting...
Fan types and blade efficiency
Learn how the type of fan, the number of blades, the size of the blades and the shape of the blades can all affect...
Where to position airconditioners and fans
Planning where your air conditioner will be installed (or even where to place your fan) can make a very big difference in how effectively...
Energy efficient cooling
Energy efficiency is a genuine and serious concern when it comes to cooling. Some systems use far more than others - find out what's...