Evaporative Coolers

Where other types of cooling equipment cool down an area by improving air circulation, evaporative coolers work to lower temperatures by using the evaporation of water. This consequently increases the humidity and moisture in the air. Therefore, evaporative coolers are best for use in areas that have a particularly dry atmosphere. Not only can the water vapor cool the dry air, it can also help condition the air and make it less dry.

So are evaporative coolers similar to air conditioners? Not actually. The process by which the usual air conditioning systems lower temperature involves the use of refrigerant and is a more complicated process. Additionally, air conditioners actually take moisture from the air. Evaporative coolers, on the other hand, don’t rely on the use of chemicals and simply rely on a fan and the natural process of evaporation. It’s not really a matter of which one is the superior choice; each cooling system is suited for different situations. Evaporative coolers are best for people in dry climates that also want lower electricity bills during the summer.