Swamp and evaporative coolers

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What are swamp coolers?

Swamp coolers are a popular choice for homeowners looking to cool their homes in Broomfield without breaking the bank. These units use water-soaked pads to pull heat out of the air: outside air is drawn through the wet pads, cooled as the water evaporates, and blown into the house. They work best in dry air, which is exactly what we have in Colorado through most of the summer.

Many people believe swamp coolers and air conditioners are similar. In fact, they’re very different. Air conditioners use refrigerant and a compressor and draw much more electricity, while swamp coolers only run a fan and a small water pump. They also come in a variety of sizes and shapes, including window-mount models.

Are evaporative coolers right for you?

Swamp coolers work best in dry climates because they use water to cool air. However, using water increases the moisture in your home or business, which can cause mold or mildew in a space that is already humid. In a humid environment, adding more humidity to the space could increase your risk for mold and mildew.

Fortunately, Broomfield isn’t a very humid city, making swamp coolers an ideal choice for cooling systems in our area. We’ll help you find the perfect solution for your needs.

3 reasons to choose swamp and evaporative coolers

Beyond cooling down your home when the temperatures go up outside, swamp coolers come with a variety of other benefits. Here are three of them.

• Colorado’s dry air. Our high altitude and dry air can be uncomfortable at times, and even trigger allergies and asthma. A swamp cooler adds moisture back into your environment, helping prevent dry eyes and skin, chapped lips and stuffy noses.
• Lower costs, less maintenance. Compared to a standard air conditioning unit, swamp coolers typically cost less to install, operate and maintain. They also use less energy, which keeps your home cool without drastically increased utility costs.
• Cool, quiet, fresh air. While standard AC units simply circulate the air that’s already in your home, an evaporative cooler pulls fresh air in from the outside. It does this with small motors and fans that produce far less noise.

Spring startup and fall winterizing

We open swamp coolers in the spring and winterize them in the fall, so the water lines and pump make it through the freeze. One of our customers put it simply: we installed his evaporative cooler, winterized it in the fall and de-winterized it in the spring, with no problems.

To learn more about evaporative and swamp coolers, get in touch. We’ll help you decide on the right make and model for a cooler house in warmer weather. Still deciding? Read choosing between swamp coolers and AC systems, or see our air conditioning page. If your cooler is not keeping up, our five signs your swamp cooler has an issue is a good place to start.