Cool Down Expands Home Climate Control Capabilities with New Smart Control Unit
Cool Down's upgraded Smart Control Unit introduces expanded heating, cooling, and dehumidification modes that provide homeowners with greater energy savings and year-round comfort control options.
Cool Down has released the newest version of its Smart Control Unit, expanding the thermal transfer system's functionality with enhanced heating and dehumidification capabilities. The upgraded unit introduces multiple new modes designed to help homeowners reduce energy costs and improve comfort throughout the year, building on the system's established ability to cut air conditioning use by up to 67% per season by leveraging consistent basement temperatures.
The new features represent a significant expansion of the system's capabilities beyond summer cooling. According to Damien Semel-DeFeo, founder of Cool Down, "The Smart Control Unit is about putting more control—and more savings—in the hands of homeowners. These new modes allow the system to be customized for any home, climate, or energy-use goal." The announcement comes at a time when rising electricity rates across the country make energy-efficient alternatives increasingly important for homeowners.
Among the key new features is the Estimated Savings Display, which allows users to view their energy savings in real time, helping track return on investment and optimize system use. The Basic Heating Mode enables winter operation by capturing and circulating heat from sources like wood stoves, pellet stoves, mini-splits, or south-facing windows. The Dehumidification Mode allows air conditioning or heat pump systems to dehumidify unfinished basement spaces, cutting cooling costs while improving indoor air quality.
The system now includes specialized operational modes for different conditions. Power Boost Mode temporarily prioritizes cooling and dehumidification performance over energy savings during extremely hot or humid days. Conversely, Eco Boost Mode maximizes energy savings by preventing AC or heat pump activation, making it particularly effective during shoulder seasons or for homes with moderate cooling needs. For homes without ductwork, the new Standalone Mode allows Cool Down to function as a central cooling solution independently, offering dramatically lower operating costs than traditional AC systems.
The Cool Down system represents a practical, low-cost alternative or supplement to traditional cooling systems, requiring no refrigerants, compressors, or external condensers. Designed for professional installation in just a few hours, the system integrates seamlessly with or without existing HVAC equipment. Homeowners interested in learning more about the system can visit https://www.getcooldown.com/ for additional information about the upgraded Smart Control Unit and its expanded capabilities.