When it comes to heating and cooling areas of your home, sunrooms can be an anomaly. With all the windows in the room, it tends to stay extra cold in the winter and extra hot in the summer. Additionally, since most sunrooms are added on to homes after original construction, they often need to have a separate HVAC system from the rest of the house. Below are some of the best HVAC options for a sunroom that will keep the room at an ideal temperature year-round.
Go ductless
Mini-split, ductless HVAC systems are great for heating and cooling specific spaces. They are not ideal for full-building heating and cooling, but they are perfect for sunrooms that do not share HVAC ducts with the rest of the home. With a ductless system, you will be able to keep a sunroom at an ideal temperature year-round.
Use a space heater
Sunrooms get cold very easily during the winter, since windows allow heat to escape more easily than walls. Therefore, it might be a good idea to install a space heater in a sunroom if you do not plan on using a ductless HVAC unit. Follow safety guidelines for the space heater, as they can become fire hazards if used improperly.
Get a window AC unit
Just like a space heater, a window AC unit is a good way to regulate the temperature of a sunroom. Sunrooms tend to get hot because of the windows allowing sunlight to fill the room, which makes a window AC unit ideal. Additionally, using window tinting or heat-blocking shades can keep excess light from completely heating up a sunroom.
Install an overhead fan
If your sunroom is getting stuffy, an overhead fan might be the way to go. A ceiling fan is not only energy-efficient, but it cools a room by circulating it throughout the room. Try a ceiling fan for an affordable option for sunroom cooling.
Call Long for HVAC optimization
If you are unsure about what option is the best choice for your sunroom, call Long! We offer high quality, professional HVAC services in the Dothan and Wiregrass region. Contact us by calling 334-454-9466 or click here to schedule maintenance.