Three Energy Efficient Alternatives To Convention Air Conditioning

Air conditioners are one of the best conveniences of modern living. However, they use more energy than most other mechanical systems in your home. Cutting down on air conditioning costs will have the biggest influence on energy conservation. Consider using one of these systems instead of the conventional system, especially if you are building a new home.

Geothermal Exchanger 

A geothermal air conditioner uses the natural coolness of the earth to cool your home. A conventional air conditioner creates coolness using a compressor, which runs on a substantial amount of electricity. The compressor circulates coolant through a closed loop. When the coolant reaches the air handler, the air is blown over the cooling coils and around your home. This makes the coolant warm and the air cool. The warm coolant goes back to the compressor to cool down again. This cycle is repeated over and over again. 

A geothermal air conditioner works in a similar way. But, instead of using a compressor and coolant, it uses the ground and water. The water is circulated through pipes deep down in the earth where it is cool even during the summer. The ground cools the water, then it is brought up into your home. The air handler blows air over the cool water pipes, which makes the air cold and the water warm. The water is taken back down into the ground where it cools off again.  

Ice Power 

Ice power works similarly to the ice maker in your freezer. It makes ice on the roof, and uses it to cool the home. The ice is created during the nighttime hours, like a battery recharging. No matter how hot it gets during the day, the night is still cooler. Throughout the day, your home is cooled with the ice as it melts. At night, the ice battery is recharged to get ready to cool your home the next day.

Swamp Cooler 

Even though a swamp cooler is not a new technology, it uses significantly less energy than conventional air conditioning. It is also easy and cheap to install. A swamp cooler uses evaporating water to create cool air. The cool air is distributed throughout your home from a central location.  

Swamp coolers have gone out of style because they are a little less convenient that conventional air conditioners. The air from a swamp cooler is only brought in to one spot, so you need to keep the doors open in all the rooms that need cooling. You also need to open windows to get good circulation. But, even with open windows, it still used a lot less energy than conventional air conditioning.  

Using energy efficient alternatives for air conditioning can help you save lots of money on energy bills. These three systems are energy-efficient air conditioning systems that use less energy and could benefit your budget.