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
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
January 5, 2021 4:48 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
If you are looking for a way to cool your home, you need to take the time to evaluate all your options. Two of the most common options are evaporative cooling units and traditional air conditioners. Depending on the space in which you live or work, one might work better for you than the other. Therefore, it is a good idea to learn more about evaporative cooling units and understand how these options compare to traditional air conditioners. What are a few of the most important points to keep in mind? Evaporative Cooling vs Air Conditioning, what is the Difference?... View Article
September 7, 2020 7:41 pm
Published by Mike Nicolini
When you’re in the middle of a heat wave and your swamp cooler goes on the fritz, it can leave you frustrated and uncomfortable. However, there are only a few basic reasons why this would happen, so it should be fairly easy to quickly troubleshoot the issue and find out what’s wrong. In most cases, there will be a simple solution which you can manage yourself, to get the unit back in service and once again blowing cold air. How Swamp Coolers Work A swamp cooler operates on the same basic principle as the way sweat works in cooling down... 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
