Alternative to Air-conditions? (lemmus.org)

submitted 1 day ago by turip@lemmus.org to c/solarpunk@slrpnk.net

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I am completly opposed to Air-conditions propagandized as a solution to climate change. What is the wright approach to combating this state of temporary relief except from old-fashioned fans? Don't get me wrong. They do the job for me. I am reffering to finding a solution for people more with health issues or large facilities that are in need of something more drastic.

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[-] spazzman6156@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 day ago

A/C and "heat pump" are the same technology

[-] anubis2814@friendica.myportal.social 1 points 1 day ago

@spazzman6156 @turip They are similar, but a heat pump is a much more advanced version with a lot less energy loss.

[-] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 points 14 minutes ago

No, and there are cooling systems that are advanced.

[-] spazzman6156@sh.itjust.works 3 points 17 hours ago

What people refer to as a "heat pump" is just an air conditioner that can run in reverse to provide heat in the home as well as cool it. The cooling part is the same technology as a non- heat pump air conditioner.

Heating this way is more efficient than resistive electric heat

Cooling is the same mechanism as standard air conditioners

Biggest efficiency difference in A/C (cooling) would be if the compressor is inverter-driven or not

this post was submitted on 22 Jul 2026

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