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A/C & Cooling

Depending upon where you live and how your house was built, your home may have any of several different types of home climate systems. Houses may be cooled by central air conditioning, room air conditioners, heat pumps, even ceiling fans. And in some areas where too much or too little humidity is a problem, the interior air is brought into balance with the help of humidifiers or dehumidifiers.

In this section of HomeTips, you will learn about the range of cooling options, plus their installation, care, and repair.

Explore these sections for helpful articles on air conditioning and cooling:

Air Conditioners: Central
Guides and information about central air conditioning systems

Air Conditioners: Room
Helpful information about buying and maintaining a room, window, or wall air conditioner

Ceiling Fans
Install a new ceiling fan to reduce your energy bills. This information will help you choose, install, and repair ceiling fans.

Heat Pumps
Heat pumps provide both heat and cooling. Here is help with buying and maintaining them.

Insulation
How to buy and install insulation

Natural Cooling
Here are a variety of ways to cool your home naturally.

Thermostats
A properly working thermostat can be the key to home comfort.

Ventilation
From whole-house fans to bath fans--these ensure fresh, clean air