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What is the difference between a radiant cooling system and an air conditioner?

A radiant cooling system and an air conditioner differ in their cooling mechanisms and methods.

 

Air conditioners utilize a refrigeration cycle to remove heat from the air, employing fans to circulate cooled air throughout a space. In contrast, radiant cooling systems cool surfaces in the room via heat extraction using thermal radiation, without relying on forced air movement.

 

Read about the benefits of a radiant system compared to a forced-air system here.

Watch now: Radiant Cooling 101

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