Best Heating/Cooling Options for a Sunroom

Sunrooms are extremely popular in southern homes because of their ability to transform and extend your living space, no matter what time of year. Since sunrooms are often converted outdoor living spaces, these rooms are fantastic for basking in the sun without mosquitos or curling up with your cat and a good book in the rain. However, because they are usually transformed porches or additions, climate control in sunrooms can be difficult. Without a heating or cooling system, sunrooms can be virtually unusable during the hot and humid summer!

If you're looking to control the temperature in your sunroom, you're in luck: there are some tried and true ways to regulate the climate in your sunroom. Take a look at some of the best heating/cooling options for a sunroom: 

• Outdoor Ceiling Fan. Ceiling fans are highly effective at cooling sunrooms, especially if the sunroom is screened in. Install a few outdoor ceiling fans to get a lovely wind chill effect, even if it's hot and humid outside. 

• Window Air Conditioners. If you have a window in your sunroom, then a window air conditioner is probably your best bet to help you cool your sunroom. They are fantastic at taking out the humidity of your sunroom and can come in various sizes, shapes, and layouts, so you don't need to worry about it ruining the aesthetic of your room. 

• Ductless Units. Ductless mini-split units are both cost-effective and convenient, especially if you want the benefits of an air conditioning system without the whole installation process. You can easily control the individual temperature of your sunroom without it affecting the temperature of the rest of your home. They're also a little bit more secure than a traditional window unit. Just make sure you also insulate and air seal your sunroom so you can cool the room without wasting too much energy. 

• Fireplaces. Heating a sunroom can be done by installing a fireplace. Though fireplaces are difficult and time-consuming during installation, there are plenty of options at your local home-improvement store for you to purchase a free-standing fireplace. Electric, wall-mounted, or corner fireplaces are all fantastic heating options. Plus, nothing beats the gorgeous aesthetic of a fireplace!

• Space Heater. Don't discount the portable space heater– while it won't be as efficient as other options, space heaters are a cost-effective and convenient way to heat a sunroom. They come in many different sizes, so make sure you buy a space heater that can reasonably heat the square footage of your sunroom.

• Extend HVAC. Consider extending your existing HVAC system into your sunroom if you have the budget. This will allow you to use your sunroom year-round. Meet with an experienced HVAC professional who can evaluate your current air conditioning system to see if your air ducts can be extended or modified to fit your sunroom.

Total Comfort has been Madison County's best and largest HVAC company since 1987. We pride ourselves on quality service at reasonable prices. From residential work to emergency ventilation for healthcare facilities. We have grown into Madison County's best and largest heating and air conditioning company. We make sure you stay comfortable, no matter what the weather. Call us at 859-624-0903 or visit our website to learn more.

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Sources:
https://lifestyleremodeling.com/what-heating-cooling-options-do-i-have-for-a-sunroom/ 

https://www.jacksonandsons.com/best-cooling-options-for-sunrooms-and-screen-rooms/