August 17, 2020 5:53 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
A comfortable temperature and humidity level are both crucial for maintaining good health and good indoor air quality. Much of the discussion around cooling a home or commercial building understandably centers on costs and effectiveness, but the effect of the cooling system on indoor air is also of concern. Poor air quality is not just a matter of having high levels of smog or smoke; it can be any air quality that makes it harder to function, too. Evaporative coolers, or swamp coolers, may help moderate indoor airflow and could be a great solution if you need better home cooling.... View Article
August 10, 2020 6:54 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
Summer can be a pleasant time with starry night skies, ice cream runs, a sunny beach, or a nice swim, and maybe some travel to a great vacation spot. However, when you need to stay inside, it is certainly no fun to swelter in the heat. A cost-effective and eco-friendly way to beat the heat is to use a portable evaporative cooler (also called a swamp cooler.) Evaporative coolers use the evaporation of water to help cool the air, adding humidity back into the air at the same time. Compared to air conditioning systems, these coolers use no chemical refrigerants... View Article
July 30, 2020 2:07 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
Swamp coolers, also called an evaporative cooler, can effectively cool spaces with a desert climate. There are a lot of myths about swamp coolers, including that one can be bad for your health or make you sick. Here’s the truth. What is an Evaporative Cooler? An evaporative unit pushes hot air through water to reduce the air temperature. It’s a time-honored method, dating back to ancient Egypt when people would hang up damp curtains. As the breeze passed through the fabric, it would feel cooler. In some places, servants would fan jars of water to provide cooled air. Today, many... View Article
July 6, 2020 10:19 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
Possibly the only times that feeling hot and sweaty are expected and necessary are while doing some gratifying exercise, engaging in a fun sports activity, or digging into an outside work project. Otherwise, sweltering inside one’s home, office, or workspace isn’t very desirable. So, what’s the best way to keep cool and comfortable inside when Mother Nature turns up the heat outside? Air Conditioners vs Evaporative Coolers The two primary cooling approaches are traditional ac systems and evaporative cooling systems, often called “swamp coolers.” AC systems cool the inside of a home, office, or workspace, replacing the heated air with... View Article
May 27, 2020 8:54 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
Air conditioners use a lot of electricity, and throughout the southwestern United States air conditioning use, and the associated cost spikes in the summer, but many people still rely on these systems all year to keep the house cool. If you’re looking for a more affordable option to cool your home, an evaporative cooler might be just what you need. How Does a Swamp Cooler Work? An evaporative cooler, otherwise known as a swamp cooler, works by converting warm air into cool by evaporating water present in the air. This is blown into the room, creating the effect of cooling... View Article
