Alternative Cooling
Outdoor Corn Boilers
Alternative cooling can mean
something as simple as a wet
bandanna draped around
your neck, or a super efficient
two stage evaporative cooler.

When shopping for an
alternative cooling appliance,
energy efficiency is factored
into the price.

Whether or not a higher
energy efficient model is a
better choice depends on how
many hours you will run it and
the cost of energy in your
area.
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Whole House Attic Fans
The whole-house fan, also known as an attic fan, provides great ventilation and
lowers indoor temperatures.

Evaporative (Swamp) Coolers
These devices can reduce your air conditioning costs by 50% or more but swamp
coolers are only effective if you live in a dry climate
(less than 30%humidity).

Two Stage Indirect/Direct Evaporative Coolers
Two stage evaporative coolers reduce humidity while consuming 79% less energy
than an air conditioner.

Water Cooled Air Conditioner
Although water is used to assist with the cooling, it is sprayed over condensing coils
rather than pads.

Portable Air Conditioners
Portable air conditioners are easy to move from room to room and easy to store.   

White Roof Coatings
Elastomeric roof coatings reflect 90% of the sun's rays and will reduce the indoor
temperature by 7 degrees according to independent research.

Radiant Barriers
These shiny, reflective barriers keep excess heat out of your attic when stapled under
the rafters. They reflect 97 of the radiant heat that strikes it.
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