Cool Down provides an alternative to central AC by offering affordable and efficient cooling solutions for homeowners. Their products aim to reduce energy consumption and lower cooling costs compared to traditional air conditioning systems.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional central air conditioning systems consume significant energy and contribute to high electricity bills for homeowners. These systems also rely on bulky condensers and can lead to increased CO2 emissions.
Solution
Cool Down offers an energy-efficient alternative to central AC by leveraging the naturally cool temperatures found in basements. The Cool Down system transfers cool air from the basement into the living space while simultaneously drawing heat from the living space into the basement. A heat exchanger ensures that only the cool temperature, and not the basement air itself, is circulated, and a built-in dehumidification system further enhances comfort. This approach reduces reliance on traditional AC condensers, lowers energy consumption, and decreases cooling costs.
Target Audience
Cool Down is designed for homeowners looking to reduce their cooling costs and energy consumption, particularly those with basements and existing central AC or mini-split systems.
Features
- Utilizes a heat exchanger to transfer cool temperatures from the basement to the living space without circulating basement air.
- Integrated dehumidification system to remove moisture from the air.
- Compatibility with existing central AC systems, reducing the workload on the AC condenser.
- Smart Control unit to monitor temperature, control modes, and track estimated savings.
- Mobile app (coming soon) to control the system remotely, track savings, and access energy efficiency upgrades.
- Installation typically completed in half a day.