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Home Cooling Options: more information

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Sources

• https://www.hgtv.com/design/design-blog/clean-and-organize/why-i-decided-not-to-get-central-ac

• https://www.hgtv.com/design/remodel/mechanical-systems/is-ductless-heating-and-cooling-right-for-you

• https://www.hgtv.com/design/remodel/mechanical-systems/heat-pump-options-and-uses

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/heat-and-cool/home-cooling-systems

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/home-cooling-systems/ventilation-systems-cooling

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/home-cooling-systems/air-conditioning

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/central-air-conditioning

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/ductless-mini-split-air-conditioners

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/common-air-conditioner-problems

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/room-air-conditioners

• https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/heat-and-cool/home-cooling-systems/cooling-whole-house-fan

• https://www.hgtv.com/design/remodel/mechanical-systems/types-of-hvac-systems

• https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/evaporative-cooling-systems

• https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/evaporative-cooling-systems#edit-group-description

• https://www.thisoldhouse.com/heating-cooling/21015442/10-ways-to-beat-the-heat

• https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/07/24/how-to-cool-down-your-hot-house-the-old-fashioned-way/

• https://www.remodelingcalculator.org/cost-install-central-air/

• Homedepot.com Dec 22/2020

• https://homeguide.com/costs/hvac-cost

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• https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/02/realestate/the-best-way-to-cool-your-space.html

• https://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/rebates/coolheat/buyersguide/index.shtml

• https://www.scienceabc.com/innovation/air-conditioner-ac-work.html

An evaporative cooler, or “swamp” cooler, is often mounted on the roof. Source: Paul Quesnell, Flickr.com