How to Heat and Cool a Sunroom

Sunrooms are a very popular feature in Alabama homes as they are a great way to enjoy the outdoors while still being inside. However, it’s difficult to really relax and enjoy your sunroom if it never stays at a comfortable temperature. You could purchase and install a window air conditioning unit or a space heater, but those solutions might not fit in your windows properly besides being inefficient. If you’re wondering how to heat and cool a sunroom with one energy-efficient indoor air handling unit, don’t worry – Hans Heating and Air explains some solutions to keep your sunroom comfortable all year round. 

Heat and Cool a Sunroom with HVAC Solutions

Ductless mini-split systems are a great choice for both heating and air conditioning in a sunroom for a few reasons. First, they are very efficient since they don’t require any ductwork. The lack of ductwork means you don’t experience the common air loss that comes with ducted HVAC systems. Plus, you don’t have to worry about losing space in your sunroom to ductwork installation just to keep it comfortable! This also means that they are quick and easy to install.

Additionally, a ductless mini-split system is a very versatile cooling system. They can be used to provide both heating and cooling, so you can keep your sunroom comfortable throughout the year with just one HVAC system. They can be mounted on the wall or ceiling, providing flexibility in installation so your outside view isn’t blocked by a window air conditioner. A ductless mini-split is composed of an indoor air handler and it is connected through a conduit to an outdoor air compressor to provide incredibly energy-efficient heating and cooling to your space. Because of their efficiency and versatility, ductless mini-split systems are a great option for heating and cooling a sunroom. When you’re not in your sunroom, you can just turn off your duct-less mini split so it doesn’t continue using energy when the room is unoccupied. 

More Tips for Sunroom Comfort

Sunrooms are a great addition to any Alabama home, offering a sunny spot to relax or entertain guests all year round. However, they can also be one of the most difficult rooms to keep comfortable, as they are often located on the south or west side of the house and receive direct sunlight for most of the day. There are a few simple tips that can help you keep your sunroom at a comfortable temperature throughout the year. 

• In the summer, use blackout shades or curtains to block out the sun’s rays and avoid solar energy gain.
• Open the windows to allow for cross-ventilation when the outdoor temperatures are warmer. 
• In the winter, take advantage of the sun’s warmth by opening the curtains and letting in the light. 
• When it’s cold outside and the sun is down, use insulated window coverings to boost your energy efficiency and help hold warm air inside your sunroom.
• You can also use space heaters to supplement the heat from the sun during colder months.
• Install a ceiling fan to heat and cool a sunroom year-round. Depending on the direction of the fan’s rotation, it will keep air moving to create a wind chill effect that keeps your body cool or force warm air towards the ceiling back down to the occupied space to keep you warm.
• Insulate your sunroom to keep prevent the heat from escaping. Insulated rooms maintain a better set temperature throughout and you don’t have to worry about your heated or cooled air escaping through drafts. 
• Install energy-efficient windows in your sunroom to help cut down on solar energy gain.
• If new windows aren’t in the budget, you can apply a solar film or window tint to your existing windows to help block solar energy gain and hold radiant heat inside the space.
• Seal around sunroom windows and add weather stripping to help keep heat in and cold air out.

Professional Help to Heat and Cool a Sunroom

If you are interested in installing a ductless system to heat and cool a sunroom, please contact Hans Heating and Air. We would be happy to provide you with a free quote for the installation of this system. We look forward to hearing from you soon!