April 14th, 2022 by Sarah Miles

Everything you need to know about the cooling system that’s more effective than a fan but cheaper and easier than air conditioning 

Everyone knows about fans and air conditioning as tools for staying cool in the summer, but are you aware of air coolers? An air cooler occupies space in the cooling market somewhere between the two. It provides much more effective cooling than a fan and is cheaper than air conditioning and doesn’t require installation. Therefore, this summer, an air cooler might just be the perfect solution.

To explain all the key things, you need to know about air coolers, we have compiled the most frequently asked questions we hear:

1. How are air coolers different to fans and air conditioning?

Fans work by moving air around and by then passing cool air over your skin, it absorbs moisture and reduces heat energy making you feel cooler. Air conditioning works by taking in warm air, passing it over a coolant and blowing it back into the room. In the meantime, it transfers heat outside via an exhaust duct. An air cooler takes an element of both of these systems; it takes in the warm air from the room, passes it over a pad that has absorbed cold water from a tank, which cools the air, and then blows it back into the room. 

2. What advantages do air coolers have over fans and air conditioning systems?

All three cooling solutions have their own benefits. For example, fans are small, portable, and inexpensive, and air conditioning is very effective. Air coolers win the middle ground because they offer more efficient cooling than fans, due to the use of water to enhance the process, and they are much cheaper than air conditioning, plus they don’t require any disruptive installation. Therefore, if you’re looking for something that has the best of both worlds, air coolers could be it.

3. Where can you use an air cooler?

You can use an air cooler anywhere that has access to power; it simply needs plugging in. The water tank is filled by hand, so you don’t need to plumb it in. They stand on the floor, so you do need to have enough space to do that, but they are powerful enough to cool even very large areas so they’re most effective in medium to large rooms. This makes them suitable for both commercial and domestic environments.

They operate very quietly so they’re excellent for bedrooms and offices as they won’t be disruptive.

4. Are they expensive?

No, they are very cost-effective to both buy and run. Air coolers start from as little as £50, which is comparable to a mid-range fan. Compare this to air conditioning, which can set you back anything from £700 to over £1000, and the difference is quite significant.

The process they use is very simple, and one is based on natural airflow. Therefore, they don’t require a lot of energy which keeps running costs low and is also better for the environment. You can maximise the cooling process by placing it near an open window or door. This is not only a free way to provide access to airflow, it means you’re getting plenty of fresh air and ventilation into the room, which is also better for health and keeping COVID infections at bay.

5. What maintenance do they require?

While air conditioning is very needy, requiring annual servicing by a professional to remain in good condition, an air cooler is a very low maintenance. You just need to clean the water tank periodically and wash out the absorbent pad. This is both easy to do and free of charge.

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