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Types of Media Explained

Types of Media Explained

Evaporative cooling relies on the simple process of water evaporation to create cool air. There are quite a few vital parts to an evaporative cooler, and each part has an important role to play in the cooling process, but the media may be most crucial to the efficiency of the evaporative cooler. So, what is media? The media (or media pads) attach to the outer panels of the evaporative cooler unit, just inside the vents. The main cooler pump circulates the water from the pan u

Evaporative Coolers: Going green never felt so good.

Evaporative Coolers: Going green never felt so good.

Evaporative coolers have many benefits, and most of those benefits are environmental! Traditional air conditioning requires the use of chemical refrigerants. These refrigerants are trapped the air conditioner in chiller pipes. Outside air passes into the air conditioner and over the chiller pipes, cooling the air and removing its moisture before pumping the dry, cool air into the home. Chemical refrigerants are bad news for the environment because when they are broken they re

Evaporative Cooling and Air Conditioning: Can you use both?

Evaporative Cooling and Air Conditioning: Can you use both?

Warmer temperatures are slowly creeping into spring afternoons. Summer is approaching, and soon decisions will be made on how to best keep cool and comfortable in the rising heat. If you live in an area where the temperatures are high and the humidity is low, evaporative cooling is a fantastic cooling option for you. Evaporative coolers work off of the principal of evaporation. When water vaporizes, it makes the surrounding air feel cooler. Evaporative coolers have the additi

A Breath of Fresh Air

A Breath of Fresh Air

People spend a lot of time indoors. This is especially true during the heat of summer when temperatures regularly rest over 100° in parts of the United States. But how healthy is your indoor air? Many things lurking inside of interior air can trigger respiratory reactions in people. We’ll take a look at some of these issues and look for a good solution. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that indoor air can be much more polluted than outdoor air. One of the b

Ben Franklin's Big Idea

Ben Franklin's Big Idea

The fundamentals of evaporative cooling have been in use for centuries, all the way back to Ancient Egypt! The Han Empire of China, the Persian Empire, and Ancient Romans also stayed cool by incorporating the idea of evaporative cooling. How did these ancient practices evolve into modern-day evaporative cooling? Keep reading to find out! The Founding Fathers were only human, making them just as susceptible to sweat as the rest of us. When it’s hot outside, people tend to

All About Climate Zones

All About Climate Zones

Are you considering a switch to evaporative cooling? The success or failure of an evaporative cooler comes down to one major consideration: location, location, location. It’s important to know your climate zone. Climate is the average atmospheric condition of a region over 30 years, measured by temperature and rainfall. The United States falls into more climate zones than anywhere else on the planet! The eight recognized climate zones in the United States are Hot-Humid, M

Evaporative Cooling: The Beginning

Evaporative Cooling: The Beginning

Evaporative cooling is not a new technology. Modern evaporative coolers are based on methods of cooling air that were first discovered thousands of years ago by the Ancient Egyptians! The Egyptians weren’t the only group to figure out how to stay cool when it’s hot outside. Keep reading to find out more about the true beginnings of evaporative cooling and how this simple but extremely effective method of staying cool came to be. The Ancient Egyptians were technological pio

Don't Be Fooled by A/C!

Don't Be Fooled by A/C!

Evaporative cooling is one of the most energy-efficient ways that residents of dry, arid regions of the United States stay cool in the hot summer months, saving customers from the astronomical energy bills associated with air conditioning. Many air conditioning companies and HVAC installers advertise that their air conditioners are now so energy efficient, there’s no longer a need for evaporative cooling. So, what’s the truth? In short, don’t be fooled. While it is true tha

Shut it Down

Shut it Down

Summer held on tight this year, with oppressive heat carrying over into fall in many parts of the country. The extended periods of heat led many homeowners with evaporative coolers to leave them running through the first full month of fall. But now that the season has finally changed, it’s officially time to winterize your swamp cooler. Here’s a quick run through of the steps you need to take to shut down your MasterCool evaporative cooler each fall. First, make sure to di

Switching to a Swamp Cooler

Switching to a Swamp Cooler

It’s not a secret: the average monthly electric bill keeps climbing. During an average summer, air conditioning comprises 15-20% of a residential electric bill. That jumps to 50-70% in warmer regions of the country, such as the Southwest, where summer temperatures regularly rest above 100° Fahrenheit. What do you do when “going without” to save money simply isn’t an option? Savvy consumers are switching to evaporative cooling to stay cool while keeping their electric bill

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