Swamp cooler FAQs
I live in a very dry area. Can a swamp cooler help me?
Yes. In fact, swamp coolers were designed to help people who live in areas that tend to be very dry with low levels of humidity. Although people in more humid areas on occasion try to use swamp coolers, it is rare that they are able to truly get much benefit from the coolers simply because the humidity in the air basically cancels out what the swamp cooler is trying to do.
On the other hand, the more arid areas are a very conducive environment to optimal swamp cooler operations. So, in short, if you live in a place that is dry, a swamp cooler may be able to help significantly. But, if you live in a humid area, a swamp cooler probably will not help very much.
Why do I need a cover for my swamp cooler?
This is a good question. Because swamp coolers are used so often during the summer, it definitely doesn’t make much sense to use the covers during this part of the year since doing so would mean the homeowner would constantly have to hop on and off the roof.
But, in the summer months when swamp coolers are not useful, it is vital that you have a good cover for the swamp cooler that is thick enough to keep the cold winter air out of your home through the swamp cooler. It’s important to place the cover completely over the cooler and tie it down so that harsh winds will not blow it off.
How much will a swamp cooler cost?
The total cost a swamp cooler would set you back depends largely on what kind of cooler you feel you will need. For example, if you live in a small apartment, you can most likely make due with a portable swamp cooler. These coolers can cost around $100-$200.
But, if you are looking for a swamp cooler that will be able to cool your entire home, then there are different prices that may come up. If you have a home around 1,500 square feet, it will cost about $800 to cool the home. Typically, it costs about $50 per every 100 square feet of your home that would need to be covered by the cooler.
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