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You've spent the day in the blazing sun with your buddies, having a great time, and now all you'd like to do is cool off. You step into your home and are greeted by... more heat.

Unsatisfied, you consider your options. You have a few fans that might be able to push the warm air from your home and bring in something cooler from outside.

You could soak your feet in a nice bath of ice water. Or sleep outside and hope there's a breeze tonight.

Sound familiar?

If it does, it may be time to consider a new way to cool your home.

The great news is, there are many home cooling options for you to choose from.

If you're looking to upgrade your HVAC system, or maybe even add one, we've got you covered. Keep reading to learn more about the most efficient home cooling options available in 2018.

Room Air Conditioners

This option isn't new, but it's still a good one. Instead of cooling your entire house at once, try cooling each room individually.

Room air conditioners can be installed in either windows or walls and provide comfort throughout an entire room. Warm air from outside is cooled, then sent into the room where the unit is set up.

While you will need to purchase multiple units, this is generally a cheaper method than cooling your entire home at once. Plus, there's no need to run units in rooms that aren't occupied by anyone. Save yourself some cash by only cooling the areas of your home that are being used.

Genius, right? We think so.

To make this option even more efficient, consider cooling only the upper level of your home. Basements tend to stay cooler on their own, so you may be able to eliminate the extra cost of cooling the lower level.

Central Air Conditioners

Central air conditioning is probably one of the most common, and most heard of, home cooling options. These systems are used to cool an entire house at once. Cycling refrigerant works to cool your home by transferring heat elsewhere.

While systems used to cool an entire home can be pricier, central air efficiency standards have risen. There are also many options to choose from.

Since there are many different central air systems available, making a choice can be confusing. Visiting our quote pagecan help you decide what is best for you.

Evaporative Coolers

While these may sound a little "old school," they shouldn't be eliminated from your list of most efficient home cooling options! Evaporative coolers provide a potentially cheaper option for cooling your entire home at once.

This cooling method is especially appropriate for dry climate areas, as it adds moisture to the air. Evaporative coolers pull warm air through moistened pads. The cooled air is then circulated through your home by use of an electric fan.

Though "swamp coolers" may be out of fashion these days, they can save you as much as 75% during warm months.

When considering an evaporative cooler, it is important to consider size. The size of your home will determine what size of cooler you need. Make sure to choose a unit that will create enough cool air to keep your home comfortable.

Thermally Driven Coolers

A newer option on the market, thermally driven coolers cool the air in your home through the use of solar energy with the help of natural gas.

This home cooling option effectively lowers your electric bill since no electricity is required for it to operate.

None. Nada. Zero.

You get the idea. This method is definitely worth your consideration, despite its newness on the scene.

Ice-Powered Coolers

Have you ever tried to make your own cooler by setting up a fan to blow on a bunch of ice? That may be what you think of when you hear "ice-powered cooler," but this setup is even better.

Ice-powered cooling systems actually store energy in ice. Electricity is used to freeze the water overnight, and thermal energy is contained inside. You then have enough energy to cool your home during the hot hours of the day.

Using both the sun and ice to cool your house? Awesome.

Motion-Activated Coolers

Motion-activated systems only spend energy on cooling your home when needed. While room air conditioners could be used in the same way, the motion-activated technology used in this type of system eliminates the need to constantly be turning units on and off.

Special sensors are installed, which allow the cooler to know when people are around.

If no one is present, the cooler doesn't spend energy on cooling your living space. The fact that this type of system only operates when needed makes it a highly efficient option for cooling your home.

Your Best Home Cooling Options

Only you can decide which cooling system is the one for you. Explore your options, make some comparisons, and talk to some professionals.

Ask yourself some questions to clarify what you're wanting. Do you want to cool your whole home at once? Or is it more important to save as much money as possible?

Whatever system you decide is best for you, make sure you consider how you will control the system. Thermostats can make a world of difference.

By selecting and installing a thermostat that can be programmed, you could save up to 10% on heating and cooling.

Figure out a program that works for you by raising the temperature as much as you can comfortably. Raising that number by up to 10 degrees during sleep or when the family is away can really lower your costs.

Your home's setup should be taken into consideration as well. Any changes that could make your home more energy efficient will also help your cooling system be more efficient.

In Conclusion

There is no right answer for which cooling system is best for everyone. Consider your situation, do your research, then get out and make some decisions.

To learn more about our cooling services, visit our website and fill out our contact form.