HONEYWELL Portable Air Cooler Unit for Home - 10L Water Capacity | Low Power Consumption | 3-in-1 Evaporative Humidifier with 3 Fan Speeds and 330 m³/hr Powerful Air Flow for Rooms Up to 12m², TC10PCE

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On the subject of the fan, it should be noted that Bonaire uses an axial fan rather than the more typical belt-driven squirrel cage blower, also known as a centrifugal fan. Depending on the type of ductwork you have, the Bonaire Durango Roof Top Evaporative Cooler will produce a different or louder noise than an evaporative cooler with a centrifugal fan. There are mixed opinions on which one is better, but it’s worth noting that many people do find Bonaire’s axial fan to be less noticeable, and it’s rated to operate at 64 decibels. Most importantly, the majority of users in high-heat, low-humidity conditions find that this model is more than capable of maintaining cool temperatures on hot summer days. The roof's foundation will need to be sturdy, with access to a water supply nearby,” adds Wiseman. Even still, whole-house evaporative coolers are generally considered to have minimal installation requirements when compared to a central air system.

Low-water Alarm Models with a low-water alarm warn you when the water tank needs to be refilled for easy maintenance.Evaporative Air Coolers are more effective in areas with maximum relative humidity of 60% or less. Warm, dry air is important for more effective evaporative cooling and the temperature decrease will be greater in drier environments because higher evaporation occurs when the humidity is low. Evaporative Air Coolers produce moisture and can be used to increase humidification in a room. They are ideal for maintaining a cool breeze and increase comfort in homes located in drier regions. DiClerio says, "This is a great option for small to medium-sized spaces." Place it in a studio apartment, a single room in your home, a garage, a workspace or even a small patio. The small dial on the front of the cooler allows you to select one of five settings so you can adjust the airflow to your liking. Evaporative coolers are known for being conservative in regard to energy usage. “In fact, some newer designs are taking up evaporative cooling technology to create machines that do not use any electricity at all,” says Wiseman. He adds that even evaporative coolers that do use electricity “cost around 50 percent less [to operate] than traditional air conditioners.” Air coolers use the natural process of water evaporation to cool incoming hot air and use a powerful fan to expel the newly, cooled air. The temperature of dry air can drop significantly when liquid water transforms to water vapor (through evaporation). Ice Compartment Choose models with an added ice compartment to add ice for faster cooling when needed.

At first glance, the design and appearance of this model is rather bulky and utilitarian. Still, it only weighs about 30 pounds, so it’s not especially heavy to move in combination with the four caster wheels mounted at the base. It has a 6-foot power cord with a GFCI-protected plug, an important safety feature if you use the continuous fill feature of this evaporative cooler. If you’d rather fill up the water tank yourself, it’s easy to do thanks to the wide opening that gives you access to the 10.6-gallon water tank. If the water tank is close to being depleted, an audible low-water alarm will give you a heads-up that it’s time to refill the tank. As you compare rooftop evaporative coolers, you’ll see that some models don’t include a motor. That’s not the case with this Bonaire model. It ships to you with a 1/3 horsepower motor with two speeds for low and high fan speeds. On low, this evaporative cooler circulates air at a rate of 2,825 CFM, and it peaks at 5,300 CFM on high. Location in the home: Although evaporative coolers don't need exhaust ventilation the way a portable AC does, they should ideally be used in certain areas of the home. "They’re often called swamp coolers because they can end up smelling like one, which is why we recommend using them in well-ventilated areas of the home, or even outdoors, like on a patio or porch," says DiClerico. "It’s also important to clean the coolers regularly to minimize the musty smell."An evaporative cooler is one option for making your immediate surroundings more cool and comfortable. Also sometimes referred to as a swamp cooler, these appliances use moisture to cool incoming hot air before forcing it out through a blower to ventilate a room or other area. They’re most effective in areas with low humidity—less than 30 percent is ideal, but they still work when humidity levels are between 30 and 60 percent. Beyond that, you’re unlikely to feel any benefit. Honeywell Air Coolers have a wide range of models to suit diverse needs. You can choose different models depending on the features that suit your needs best. There’s some confusion, understandably. The popular Dyson cooler, for example, is not actually an air cooler, nor an air conditioner, but a fan. Big names like Mylek and ProBreeze all make air cons, fans and air coolers. So it’s important to know what you’re getting - and why. Routine maintenance is simple but important for an evaporative cooler. Because of the moist, warm environment inside of the unit, it’s important to keep the water tank and evaporative pads clean and in good condition.