Summer is right around the corner, and that means scorching hot temperatures for many people. The more the temperature rises, the more necessary it becomes to cool your home.
But how do you cool your home if you don’t have central air conditioning or window units? One option you may want to explore is a “swamp cooler.”
But what is a swamp cooler? How does it work? And is it the right option to cool your home?
A recent article from realtor.com outlined the basics of swamp coolers, including:
- What is a swamp cooler? A swamp cooler (also known as an evaporation cooler) is a device that lowers the temperature in a room by removing moisture from the air. The device (which is about as large as an air conditioning unit) is equipped with damp pads, and a motorized fan pushes air through those pads, initiating a process that eats up heat and cools the surrounding air.
- Do swamp coolers work? Swamp coolers are an affordable option for cooling a room. But swamp coolers are not air conditioners, and they have limits to how much and how effectively they can cool a room. According to the article, swamp coolers can cool a room from anywhere between 5 and 15 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s also important to note that swamp coolers only work in arid climates, so they’re only effective in places where humidity is typically below 50 percent.
- How much do swamp coolers cost? According to the article, the total cost for a swamp cooler (which includes the unit plus installation) will generally run you somewhere between $1562 and $3741.