Cooling Systems
Air conditioning systems deliver cooled air throughout the home, generally though ducts. The system draws in warm air and uses evaporation plus refrigerants such as Freon or Puron to cool it before redistributing it through the home. The cycle continues until the temperature matches the thermostat setting.

Cooling is just one benefit of an air conditioning system. They also provide:

• Ventilation — Circulation of air in the home keeps it from becoming stagnant and stale.
• Humidity Control — Moisture in the air affects comfort. Air cooling systems can remove as many as 20 gallons of water on a Tennessee summer day.
• Air Cleaning — Most air systems clean the air by catching dust, pollen, mold spores, smoke, everyday dirt and other allergens and trapping them in the system’s filter.

Typical Cooling Systems are:

Central Air Conditioner/Heat Pump — A system that delivers cooled air throughout the home via ducts. Thermostat settings determine the temperature of the air disbursed.

Geothermal Heat Pump* — A central heating and cooling system that pumps heat to and from the ground. It uses the moderate temperatures of the earth to boost efficiency and reduce the operational cost of heating and cooling.

Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner/Heat Pump — A highly efficient heat pump system that does not require ductwork and is ideal for bonus rooms, enclosed sunrooms or other areas where installing ductwork is problematic.

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump — A self-contained, through-the-wall unit that does not require ductwork and is commonly found in motel rooms.

*Geothermal Heat Pumps qualify for a 30% tax credit with no maximum.