More and more homeowners are looking for ways to become environmentally friendly. As heating and cooling a home present one of the biggest expenses for homeowners, choosing energy efficient options in this area is not only a treat to the environment, it’s one for your pocketbook as well.
If you live in desert-like climates like Arizona, for example, one environmentally friendly home cooling option is the evaporative cooler.
What Is an Evaporative Cooler?
An evaporative cooler differs from traditional cooling systems in that it doesn’t require refrigeration to cool the air. Evaporative coolers cool the air via the evaporation of water.
FYI: You will also hear evaporative coolers referred to as swamp coolers, wet air coolers and desert coolers.
3 Advantages of Using Evaporative Coolers Over Traditional Air Conditioning
- More Energy Efficient: Some home cooling experts say that evaporative coolers can be as much as 75% more energy efficient than traditional air conditioners.
- Inexpensive to Install: When compared to installing a central air cooling system, evaporative cooling systems cost approximately half.
- Low Ongoing Maintenance: As with anything in a home, the cost of maintenance must be factored in. Evaporative cooling systems are easy to maintain because they have a simple mechanical makeup, ie, a water pump and fan motor. A do-it-yourselfer with basic home improvement knowledge can maintain it.
If you live in a desert-like climate and you’re looking for a way to be kinder to the environment — and your wallet — consult a local home improvement contractor about the efficiencies of an evaporative cooling system.
