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About Michael Nicolini

Michael Nicolini is the President of Premier Industries, Inc., a Phoenix, Arizona manufacturer of stainless steel evaporative cooling and air handling equipment serving customers nationwide since 1983. Under his leadership, Premier Industries designs and builds industrial coolers (1,000 to 60,000 CFM), commercial units, portable MobileCool® coolers, cooling media, and custom wet sections, all manufactured in the USA from heavy gauge stainless steel and backed by a ten-year rust-through warranty on qualifying equipment. Michael’s content draws on the engineering, airflow performance data, and product support that come with manufacturing this equipment firsthand. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn.

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The Benefits of Evaporative Coolers

February 14, 2023 4:56 am Published by Comments Off on The Benefits of Evaporative Coolers

Between hot temperatures and high energy bills, finding a solution that will cool your home or business quickly and efficiently is essential. Evaporative coolers have been gaining in popularity because of their many benefits. Premier Industries has a wide array of evaporative coolers, ensuring the right one for everyone. As for the benefits, we’ve got eight that you should know about. Cost Effective The cost of a cooling system should be a top concern – and when you compare HVAC systems to evaporative coolers, there’s a clear winner when looking at the cost. Evaporative coolers are more affordable, cheaper to... View Article


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Is It Expensive to Run Evaporative Cooling?

January 12, 2023 6:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Is It Expensive to Run Evaporative Cooling?

Being able to cool your home is of the utmost importance. Often, it comes at a cost. It seems that spending a fortune on your energy bill is the only way to have a cool home during the hot summer months. The reality is that there’s a difference in costs when it comes to using traditional HVAC systems and implementing the evaporative cooling process. An evaporative cooler price is going to be dramatically lower than running AC. When you’re looking for a cost-effective way to stay cool, it pays to know how evaporative cooling works and what the costs will... View Article


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4 Tips to Beating the Summer Heat Without an AC

October 11, 2022 2:05 pm Published by Comments Off on 4 Tips to Beating the Summer Heat Without an AC

If your home does not have central air conditioning, keeping cool in the summer months can be a struggle. It is essential to keep your home comfortable as temperatures continue to rise to avoid dangerous conditions as a result of the heat. Issues like heat stroke and heat exhaustion can happen quickly in the right conditions, so keeping your home cool is vital. Beating the summer without an AC does not have to leave you sweating. At Premier Industries Inc., we specialize in installing evaporative coolers for homeowners and businesses alike. These state-of-the-art coolers are built to be energy-efficient and offer a perfect alternative... View Article


Evaporative Coolers vs. Ceiling Fans: Which Is Better for Energy Efficiency?

5 Factors for Heat-Related Illness in Work Environments

July 27, 2022 3:29 pm Published by Comments Off on 5 Factors for Heat-Related Illness in Work Environments

When working in hot environments, it can be easy to dehydrate, overexert yourself, and expose yourself to dangerous heat levels. As a result, employees who work in such conditions are more prone to different types of heat-related illnesses, which take many forms and can have varying effects on the body. Some of these illnesses are also not as apparent as others until it’s too late. Therefore, knowing the risks of heat-related illness and taking precautions is essential for anyone working in a hot environment. Here you’ll learn and understand the causes of occupational heat exposure, heat-related illness, prevention, and also factors... View Article


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Does Your Evaporative Media Need to be Changed?

July 6, 2022 2:38 pm Published by Comments Off on Does Your Evaporative Media Need to be Changed?

If you want to escape the heat in summer, then evaporative coolers are an effective way to chill the air in dryer conditions. They are, unfortunately, not as effective in more humid environments. But you can improve their cooling capabilities by ensuring that they are operating correctly and are regularly cleaned. A critical component in any evaporative cooler is the evaporative cooler media.  The cooling pads are designed to allow the cooling media to soak up water and at the same time allow air to pass through. It is the passage of air through the water-soaked cooling media that causes... View Article