Things You Should Know About Evaporative Coolers

Staying inside and out of the desert heat is crucial, especially in the middle of the summer when the temperatures hover in the triple digits. What do you use to cool the inside of your house, though? Fans usually don’t provide enough cool air to keep you comfortable, and running your air conditioner all day can really drive up your energy bills. If you’re like millions of smart homeowners, you may have installed an evaporative cooler to help with this problem.

If you’re unfamiliar with swamp coolers in Phoenix, AZ, or if you’re considering installing one, keep reading. This post will cover what you need to know about evaporative coolers and all of their benefits.

How does an evaporative cooler work?

First things first, let’s take a look at how an evaporative cooler works. Unlike an air conditioner that uses refrigerant to cool air from outside, an evaporative cooler uses a fan to pull hot air from outside over pads that are dampened with water. That hot air is instantly cooled as it passes over the wet pads, and is then circulated throughout your home. It may sound like this process wouldn’t work, but evaporative coolers can take 100-degree air and lower the temperature by up to 30 degrees!

They save money

As mentioned above, air conditioner vs. evaporative coolers have different operating costs. Though ACs are getting more and more energy efficient, they can still cost about $100 per month to run, depending on the size of the unit and how long you keep it on. Though you’ll stay nice and cool when you’re at home, that cost really hurts your wallet. Homeowners with an evaporative cooler use up to 75 percent less electricity each month compared to those with AC—that’s a lot of money you’ll save each year!

They’re easy to install

On top of saving you money each month, an evaporative cooler can save you a ton on installation costs. As long as you have the proper tools, you may be able to install one by yourself. And if you’re not great at installing appliances around the house, you’ll be happy to know that evaporative cooler installation is typically much less expensive than having an HVAC technician install a new air conditioner.

They have a variety of uses

Even if you’re happy with your air conditioner, you still might want to consider getting an evaporative cooler. Smaller units can be used to cool your garage, workshop, enclosed porch or any other space in your home that isn’t already cooled by your AC. Give us a call and learn about all of the different units and their wide variety of uses!

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This post was written by Mike Nicolini