Living in Plano, Texas means I am used to heat and humidity quite a bit.
How I get by is having a great cooling system.
I rely on a ductless AC unit throughout my house. I have one outdoor air compressor that is tucked away behind my house. The rest of the home has indoor air handlers and smart thermostats. Every room gets their own AC device and climate control. Doing this I can have a HVAC zone control capable house. I like that each room can have unique amounts of AC. While Plano is known for the heat, I am not in the house as much as I would like. I teach gymnastics and I am constantly in the gym working with classes. When I get home I am mainly in the kitchen and living room. I only go in the bedroom when I am ready to retire for the day. So why would I bother to provide AC to my bedroom until about an hour before bed? The unused guestroom hardly gets any cooling. Doing this means only small portions of the house are being cooled at certain times. I save so much energy doing this. My monthly bills are pitiful when you consider the heat of Texas. I also have a healthy system since it isn’t being constantly taxed due to the frequent use. I keep everything well cared for and cleaned. On the weekends the AC needs to work a bit harder, but that is where the smart thermostats come in. They have now learned my schedule.