5 Overlooked Ways to Cool Down a Hot Room

If you had already ruled out air conditioning, assuming it would cost too much on a monthly basis, it may be time to reconsider your stance. That's because, like so many other technologies, HVAC has improved by leaps and bounds in recent years. Some of the latest climate control options boast jaw-dropping energy efficiency. Perhaps most intriguing are the leading-edge ductless systems made by Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating (Mitsubishi Electric). Popular in Europe and Asia for decades, ductless systems are streamlined and compact, usually consisting of two main components—an outdoor condenser and an indoor unit. Between the two, technicians simply run a pair of thin refrigerant pipes to complete the installation. Straightforward and nonintrusive, the process usually takes less than a day. Once up and running, Mitsubishi Electric ductless systems run at extraordinarily low cost while providing unparalleled comfort. Their versatility is another virtue that homeowners tend to appreciate. Across the full line of Mitsubishi Electric systems, some outdoor units are capable of accommodating multiple indoor units. That means, in the future, if you wanted to extend the comfort of your ductless system to a new room (or set of rooms), it would be easy to do so—without needing to replace the entire system. This time of year, if any rooms in your home are out of step with the temperature elsewhere, give serious consideration to Mitsubishi Electric.

Of course, trees and shrubs can take years to mature. If yours are still too young to lend adequate shade, don't fret: Awnings achieve similar results, and they do so more or less instantly. Sure, not everyone loves the look of awnings, but few would argue against their effectiveness. Installed over a west-facing window, a fabric awning can reduce heat gain by as much as 77 percent! It's a simple concept, really: Block out the harsh sun to enjoy cooler spaces indoors.

If there's a room in your house that gets too hot in the summer, chances are that in the winter that same room often gets too cold. That's another reason to give serious consideration to Mitsubishi Electric ductless systems. Here, the same setup you count on for effective and efficient summertime cooling can also provide comfort-giving heat, without driving up your utility bills. Here's how it works: Technically, Mitsubishi Electric ductless systems are two-way heat pumps designed to transfer heat between outdoor and indoor air. In summer, the system collects heat from inside the house, then exhausts it outside. In winter, the technology works in reverse, collecting heat from outside and depositing it inside. No matter the season, a Mitsubishi Electric system continuously monitors the cooling or heating load and automatically adjusts itself accordingly. In this way, Mitsubishi Electric ductless systems manage not to create the uncomfortable temperature variations that characterize so many other heating and cooling appliances. Indeed, with Mitsubishi Electric, the temperature you set is the temperature you get—always.

For more about HVAC, consider: 

Ditch the Ducts: Choose Ductless HVAC for Savings and Comfort

Next-Generation Ductless HVAC Brings Home Total Comfort

7 Simple Ways to Cut Your Home Cooling Costs

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