So the answer to this question is: although the term “air conditioning” describes two different types of cooling, it has long since become synonymous with comfort cooling in everyday speech. In that regard, comfort cooling is indeed the same as air conditioning.

Heat load – Typically, comfort cooling systems need to remove a smaller amount of heat produced by human occupancy or office equipment, while industrial process cooling systems must remove heat generated by machinery and other processes, which can be much higher.

By keeping our products designed, engineered, and assembled in the U.S.A., Goodman, manufacturer of Direct Comfort™ HVAC products, strives to give our customers the benefit of: Providing jobs in the United States. Harnessing the innovation and productivity of American workers.

Comfort cooling systems are designed to offset lower density heat loads (e.g. heat generated by people, electronics, lighting etc.) and are typically used when buildings are occupied. Temperature control is on-demand but seasonal, usually on hot days when the inside temperature becomes unpleasant.