CENTRAL COOLING If your home has force If your home has forced-air heating ductwork, it can be used for f your home has forced-air heating ductwork, it can be used for an A/C o 3 or heat pump unit. This is a good ng r heat pump unit. This is a good option if the ductwork is sized properly and doesn't leak, and if ducts are in unheated attics or crawl spaces that are insulated. In some locations in the U.S., contractors can install evaporative cooling as a whole-house system. * Cost: Approximately $3,000 to $7,000, not including repairs to ductwork. As always, save energy and money by purchasing Energy Star-rated appliances and collecting a few quotes from licensed contractors. We hope this information on home cooling options will start you on the path to a more comfortable home this summer. For additional energy tips and information, visit collaborativeefficiency.com/energytips. Pat Keegan and Brad Thiessen of Collaborative Efficiency write on energyefficiency topics for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. co-opliving.com May 2021 | Cooperative Living | 27http://www.collaborativeefficiency.com/energytips http://www.co-opliving.com