Want to know more about what a swamp cooler actually is and where it can be put to use to provide economical cooling for maximum benefit?
Let's take things to the next level and talk some more about these low-cost evaporative coolers and how they really can provide you with all the coolness you need in summer -- just as long as you live in a relatively dry climate. That means one that does not suffer high humidity!
Cheap Cooling
The main takeaway of using a swamp cooler in summer is that it provides you with a comparatively cheap cooling solution as an alternative to the much more expensive to run air conditioning.
Let's face it, nobody looks forward to their electricity bill arriving more than owners of swamp coolers!
Air conditioning owners certainly do not!
For a cooler that can produce ample cool air at a fraction of the running cost of air conditioners, evaporative air coolers totally win hands down!
What's more, these cooling marvels work just as well outdoors as they do indoors.
Some say even better outdoors as they naturally chill the air without being hampered by increasing the humidity as they do indoors.
Just remember that when used indoors, evaporative coolers need a window to be cracked open to allow the excess moisture to escape.
Then you're good to go.
Below you'll see some graphical representations describing more on how swamp coolers work as well as some of the history behind their coming into being.
More on Swamp Coolers
Take a look at this article for even more information on why a swamp cooler is also called a ventless portable air conditioner in a number of publications and in stores and what it really means.
A Brief History of Evaporative Cooling
Below is some more information on the early beginnings of the first working swamp coolers.
Where Does This All Lead?
Of course, this is still only a part of the whole story or big picture with regards to economical air cooling as described above. Please stay tuned for more information that I'll be sharing with you in future pages on this site as and when I create them.
Resources
Energy Information Administration's 2001 appliance report
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
Environmental Protection Agency
Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Evaporative Air Conditioners