Unlike a central air conditioning unit a portable air conditioner allows you to cool a specific room rather than waste energy and money cooling your entire home including all the unused rooms.
Alternate air conditioning systems.
Cold compresses and fans can cool your body but it s also possible to cool an entire room without air conditioning.
Solar and geothermal heating seem too pricey.
The simplest way to do this is to use a fan to pull in cold air through the windows at night.
Even if you have an hvac system portable air conditioners are a great way to keep cool and save money at the same time.
Whether installed in a window or made to sit on the floor these compact air conditioners need to be able to release exhaust outside either by being propped in the window or with an exhaust hose positioned in an opening in the window.
It saves money and energy.
In fact there are a lot of alternatives.
According to energy gov ducts losses can account for more than 30 of energy consumption for space conditioning.
Although a ductless mini split is still an air conditioner one can still include it as an alternative to traditional ducted air conditioners for 2 reasons.
Had about enough of the system maintenance and have cleaned coils changed out air filters and sealed ducts quite enough for one lifetime.
In dry climates you can use a swamp cooler which cools your home with evaporating water.
One of the most popular alternatives to central air is a window unit or portable air conditioner that cools a single room.