May 15, 2016 4:01 am
Published by Mike Nicolini
If an evaporative cooler, also called a swamp cooler, is used in your home, there are things you can do to make it work in your favor throughout the warm months. Check out these five ways to make evaporative coolers in Phoenix, AZ more effective: Get a dehumidifier: If you live in a humid area and you can feel the humidity inside your home, then you can benefit from using a dehumidifier. This device offers a more comfortable, healthy living space while staving off indoor mold and mildew growth. Know that humidity may cause your evaporative cooler to not function... View Article
May 1, 2016 4:00 am
Published by Mike Nicolini
Depending on where you live, the standards of housing developments and personal preference, the cold air in your home may not actually be pumped in or created by a traditional air conditioner. Instead, your household could be benefiting from a type of cooling system called an evaporative cooler (also known as a swamp cooler), a giant box that either sits on your roof, attaches to the outside of a window or comes in as a portable unit to move around your home. Let’s take a look at some advantages of using a swamp cooler over central heating and cooling in... View Article
April 15, 2016 4:12 am
Published by Mike Nicolini
Evaporative coolers could potentially replace your air conditioning, but only because some climates are better for them than others. Here in Phoenix, we have some of the most optimal conditions for the effective operation of these coolers. In some cases, the circumstances in our environment and weather make them more ideal and cost-effective than standard air conditioning. Here are four of these elements unique to this area that make evaporative coolers in Phoenix, AZ a good match: Dry air: Evaporative coolers work by bringing in outdoor air, blowing it over wet pads and returning it to the room or outdoor... View Article
April 1, 2016 4:12 am
Published by Mike Nicolini
It may come as a surprise to learn that evaporative coolers offer as many options as air conditioning systems or units. Unlike air conditioning, evaporative coolers also offer a portable option, which can prove useful when you need extra cooling but installing air conditioning is not a viable option. Here are five applications where you will find a portable unit helpful: Shops: You likely have a project you are on the brink of finishing, or you create for a living. Having to shut down operations during the hottest time of the year may not be an option for you—that classic... View Article
February 15, 2016 5:33 am
Published by Mike Nicolini
Evaporative coolers have their advantages in a dry climate like that in Phoenix, but they also require more maintenance than other systems. Most tasks can be performed easily by homeowners, but many also purchase evaporative coolers in Phoenix, AZ without knowing how to take care of them. Since maintenance is essential to avoid repairs and keep them working, here is what you need to know about your evaporative cooler: Monthly inspection: Each month, unplug your cooler and check the inside for damage and worn out parts. You will also want to check belt tension and see whether the water reservoir... View Article
