Best Cooling Systems for Your Colorado Home

In Roaring Fork Valley, you need the best cooling system for your Colorado home to keep everyone comfortable through the variable weather conditions of our area. These areas are called microclimates, characterized by localized climates within a larger geographical area. For example the change in topography, from mountains to canyons, can greatly affect the precipitation and the temperatures. 

Climate Control Company is committed to the residents of the Western Slope. We know having the right cooling system for your Colorado home is important. Climate Control Company can help you choose the one that maximizes comfort for you. Here are some of the best options to consider for your home.

Central Air Conditioner Systems

Central air conditioner systems are a popular choice for many homeowners. They use a system of ducts to cool your entire house. This means you can control the temperature in every room.

How Does It Work?

A central air conditioner system has a main unit that cools the air. This unit is usually outside your home. It removes heat from the air and rejects it outside and then sends it back through the ducts. This keeps your whole house at a comfortable temperature.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Cools the entire house
• Even temperature control
• Quiet operation

Cons:

• Expensive to install
• Uses a lot of energy
• Needs regular maintenance

Ductless Mini-Split Systems

Ductless mini-split systems are a great option if you don’t have ducts in your home. These systems have two parts: an outdoor unit and one or more indoor units. They are connected by line sets that run from indoor to outdoor units, along with the electrical connection.

How Does It Work?

The outdoor unit cools the air and sends it to the indoor units through the line sets. Each indoor unit can be controlled separately, so you can cool different rooms to different temperatures.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• No ducts needed
• Energy efficient
• Can cool different rooms separately

Cons:

• Expensive to install
• Indoor units can be bulky
• Needs regular maintenance

Cooling Systems that Others May Consider

There are two other choices that can be found when you search the internet. They are not very energy efficient as well as having limited capabilities to keep your home comfortable for every occupant. Climate Control Company thrives because of our integrity and our desire to be transparent. In the spirit of honest business practices, here are two other available cooling systems:

Window air conditioner units are installed in a window and cool one room at a time. They more or less work like the outside unit of a central air conditioning system, except warm air from inside is not transferred outside. The warm outdoor air is pulled into the unit, cooled, and then blown into the room to cool it down. However, there are now window units with inverter technology, similar to ductless split systems. Some may find them to be an easy solution. Nonetheless, they can be noisy, the view from the window is blocked and they can use a lot of electricity to keep an area cool.

Portable Air Conditioner Systems are another choice. They are completely inside and can be moved from room to room. The portable AC system has a hose that you place in a window to vent warm air outside. The unit cools the air in the room and can be moved to different rooms as needed. This type can be appealing because they’re easy to move and no installation is needed. The downsides are the noise they make, their limited cooling power, and they do need to be vented. 

Choosing the Right Cooling System

Choosing the right cooling system for your Colorado home depends on your needs and budget. The great thing is that you do have options! 

Climate Control Company is comfort driven, Colorado style since 1956. That means Climate Control is here to stay and we have the reputation to prove it!

Schedule an appointment today with one of our highly trained and professional Comfort Specialists. They will assess your current home environment and provide options to meet your needs. They will also help you wade through the pros and cons of each system, so you can make the best choice for you.