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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Types of cooling
Cooling your home doesn’t necessarily mean installing powered air conditioning units. It could just as easily involve the use of ceiling fans, evaporative coolers,...
How to choose an air conditioner
Picking the right air conditioner for your home’s very important. The air conditioner you choose can either be an effective cooling solution, or a...
Five big heater emergencies
Because of the fuels they use, problems with heaters have the potential to be quite serious. Find out how to deal with problems with...