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From small, portable models to powerful behemoths that can cool your entire house, here are the best evaporative coolers. Evaporative coolers, AKA swamp coolers, use an electric-powered fan to draw ...

Some evaporative cooler systems mount on the roof and cool the entire home, but our recommendations focus on more affordable, portable units meant for garages or screened-in sunrooms.

Here's how to tell whether to go with a window a/c, portable unit, a ductless mini-spit, an evaporative cooler—or a combo of ...

Swamp coolers can be installed on the roof, in a window or on the ground, although most commonly they’re installed in a down-flow arrangement on a roof, reports the DOE.

Mounted swamp coolers: range from $500 to $1,500; Window swamp coolers: Range from $300 to $1,000; Installation costs: Range from $100 (for a simple freestanding unit) ...

Don't let the summer heat get you down. A smart strategy for using your windows can help you stay cooler when it's at least comfortable enough to crack open a window. One trick we've previously ...

On the other hand, a swamp cooler's capacity to reduce the air temperature is limited by the relative humidity of the outside air. The moisture content of humid air doesn't allow as much ...