Author Archives for Michael Nicolini
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.
September 15, 2016 6:06 pm
Published by Michael Nicolini
You already know the amazing benefits of having evaporative coolers in Phoenix, AZ: the cost savings, the fresh air and the reduced environmental impact. But to make sure you are enjoying your evaporative cooler to the fullest, follow these tips for maximum cooling performance. Adjust for balanced airflow Evaporative coolers depend on balanced airflow. In other words, you need to make sure the amount of air pumped into your home and the amount flowing out are the same. To do this, you can either install ducts in each room of your house, or by simply opening the windows. If you... View Article
September 1, 2016 6:06 pm
Published by Michael Nicolini
So you’ve decided to make the transition from traditional air conditioning to a portable evaporative cooler in Phoenix, AZ. Congratulations! You are on your way to saving money on your energy bill, and experiencing the comfort of fresh, cool air breezing through your home all summer long. But before you make an impulse purchase, make sure you understand your options and what your home needs before buying your evaporative cooler. Determine your home’s CFM Your home’s cubic feet per minute (CFM) rating measures how much air cycles through the house each minute. You can calculate your home’s CFM using this... View Article
August 15, 2016 3:54 am
Published by Michael Nicolini
Constantly running your air conditioning system on hot summer days may keep you cool, but you’re not doing your wallet any favors. With that in mind, how would you like some alternative ways to banish the summer heat from inside your home? Here are a few tips to keep your house cool while incorporating evaporative coolers in Phoenix, AZ this summer: Get windows tinted: Window coverings are a great way to block out the hot afternoon sun—especially for windows that are exposed to the direct sunlight for most of the day. But coverings like curtains, drapes and blinds can be... View Article
August 1, 2016 3:53 am
Published by Michael Nicolini
Even if a building has an air conditioner, there are times when the system may break down or have trouble cooling a large area on extremely hot or dry days. Sure, movable space fans are good at circulating air in a room, but cold air needs to be present to push around. When you need a backup cooler or a new primary source of cold air for your home or business, look to evaporative coolers to save the day. All kinds of establishments use evaporative coolers. Here’s a list of five places that can benefit from owning a portable evaporative... View Article
July 15, 2016 6:22 pm
Published by Michael Nicolini
Using Mother Nature to efficiently cool our homes may seem like a fantasy to some people. In actuality, basic scientific principles of evaporation have been cooling for thousands of years. “Windcatchers” were used by the ancient Egyptians and Persians to cool their homes by sucking in cool air in and expelling warm air from their homes. Today, an updated form of that technology is still widely popular in arid climates. Evaporative coolers in Phoenix, AZ basically cool your home just by harnessing Mother Nature’s technology. The first thing to know In the natural world, air moving over water causes it... View Article
