Okay, I know your last question. How do these supercoolers compare to air conditioning? Air conditioning is a great way to cool your home, but keep in mind that, in order to get the house as cool as an appropriately sized supercooler, you will need a really big air conditioner. Because Colorado is so dry, the climate isn't as conducive to air conditioning as places in the east. In fact, the design standard for Colorado is 75 degrees inside at 91 outside. That's only 16 degrees difference. I had a supercooler customer who told us that last year he dropped his house temperature 33 degrees! No kidding. Since it's generally very dry here in our state (we do live in a desert after all!), coolers can be very effective. And supercoolers are the most effective of all. Another problem is that many homes were built years ago before duct work was designed for central air volume. Many homes with central forced air heating systems have inadequate return upstairs, and that's where return is critical to remove the heat. I have heard many stories of people who spent lots of money on central air to retrofit an older system only to find that the upstairs is still unbearable. That can certainly be a letdown. Coolers usually start upstairs, so that's where the cool air originates, not in a basement. And what about the homes that have hot water heat? Out of luck? Nope. Supercoolers to the rescue again. Coolers use their own duct systems, so there's no problem there.
Our company has been installing both central air conditioning and supercoolers for many years, and I can safely say that, from a maintenance standpoint as well as cost of operation (coolers cost about one-fifth of what an air conditioner costs to operate), my happiest customers are those with supercoolers.
"My family LOVES the OASys. Our entire house stays cool and comfortable even on Boulder’s scorching summer days. It’s aptly named — the cool breeze, combined with a little extra moisture in the air, makes my home feel like an ocean oasis! I can’t speak highly enough of the system or Dave’s exemplary service."
Kim Master, Green Building Consultant
Boulder, CO
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