June 17, 2021 5:41 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
It’s important to learn how to make your home energy efficient. It will allow you to save on your energy bill. Plus, you’ll be able to enjoy your life to the fullest knowing you can adjust thermostats and turn on lights without experiencing shock when your electric bill comes in the mail. Particularly when you live in the southern part of the U.S., you know that it can get hot – and embracing energy-efficient practices are critical. #1: Take a Whole-House Systems Approach Whether you’re building a home, renovating your home, or simply focusing on energy efficiency, you have to... View Article
June 16, 2021 5:40 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
Evaporative air coolers, commonly referred to as swamp coolers, are affected by humidity. It’s why they’re so popular in dry parts of the country such as Arizona and Texas. When you use evaporative swamp cooling in an area where there is already a lot of moisture (or your system is overproducing humidity), it’s important to understand the overall effects of swamp cooler humidity on performance. Will An Evaporative Cooler Work In High Humidity? Swamp coolers are designed to compensate for low humidity levels in the air. As such, when there’s less humidity in the air, they can cool the air... View Article
April 23, 2021 8:31 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
As the summer months approach, the temperatures are going to rise. There are plenty of ways for you to keep your house cool. By following a few tips, you can enjoy cooler temperatures without spending a fortune on AC bills. Adjust Ceiling Fans Your ceiling fans can be adjusted to move the air toward you or away from you. While you might like to feel the air on you while you sleep, reverse the direction to counterclockwise during the day. It moves the warmth away from the room, reducing the temperatures at the same time. Turn on Exhaust Fans It’s... View Article
April 16, 2021 4:51 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
The summer months are going to be hot and dry. It’s all the more reason to ensure that your swamp cooler is working efficiently. As you get ready to run your evaporative cooler nonstop to maintain a comfortable temperature, there are some steps to get your unit prepared for that kind of use. 8 Steps to Get a Swamp Cooler Ready for Summer Just as there were steps to follow to get your swamp cooler ready for the winter, you’ll want to take steps to prepare it for the summer. Each step is important, so you shouldn’t skip anything. Step... View Article
January 28, 2021 2:36 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
We naturally cool down with moisture. This is why our bodies perspire, with the moisture released from our skin evaporating as well as becoming a natural heat sink for our internal temperature. The same idea works with evaporative coolers. These machines function by injecting moisture into the local air that in turn condensates around us and causes the overall temperature in the air to drop. The same air pressure also pushes heat out of the room where there is venting. This kind of set up is ideal in locations that have low humidity and the potential for high temperature, like... View Article
