Recommended Evaporative Coolers

When summer approaches, many people living in hot, arid areas turn to evaporative coolers (swamp coolers) to stay cool and comfortable.  Because evaporative coolers are relatively inexpensive, use less electricity than conventional air conditioning units, and require little to no installation, they are perfect for cost-effectively lowering the ambient temperature in dry climates.

When choosing an evaporative cooler, keep in mind certain factors such as the size of the area you wish to cool, the unit's CFM rating, and water tank capacity.  We've compiled a list of some our best evaporative coolers below: 

Best Overall

NewAir AF-330

($99)

NewAir AF-330 Swamp Cooler

The NewAir AF-330 is fully portable and features an ionizer and carbon filter.  As well, it is the only evaporative cooler to offer a built-in HEPA air purifier!

Most Efficient

NewAir AF-350

($199.95)

NewAir AF-350 Swamp Cooler

The NewAir AF-350 features an extra-powerful, 200-watt motor and specially-designed cooling pads for superior cooling efficiency. 

Best Value

NewAir AF-321

($119.95)

NewAir AF-321 Swamp Cooler

At only $119.95, the NewAir AF-321 also comes with an ice tank, ionizer, and carbon filter - making it a great value!

Most Compact

NewAir AF-310

($99.00)

NewAir AF-310 Swamp Cooler

The slim, compact, and multi-functional NewAir AF-310 requires less space than other units and weighs only 11 pounds. 

Most Powerful Symphony Winter-XL

($429.95)

Symphony Winter-XL Evaporative Cooler

For heavy-duty cooling, the Symphony Winter-XL simply can't be beat.  This is our most powerful unit and boasts 3,000 CFM and a 750 square foot coverage area. 

Largest Water Tank Capacity (Residential)

NewAir AF-340

($159.95)

NewAir AF-340 Swamp Cooler

The NewAir AF-340 features an extra-large, 20-liter water tank that adds hours of operation without refilling. 

Largest Water Tank Capacity (Commercial)

Convair Mobile-Max 3

($2499)

Convair Mobile-Max 3 Commercial Swamp Cooler

The Convair Mobile-Max 3 is ideal in large areas like warehouses and features a 26 gallon water tank. 

Best for Larger Areas

Symphony Sumo-J

($259.95)

Symphony Sumo-J Swamp Cooler

The Symphony Sumo-J is powerful, easy to maneuver, and has a coverage area of up to 300 square feet - more than most swamp coolers in its class!

Highest CFM (Commercial)

Port-A-Cool PAC2K48EP

($6999)

Port-A-Cool PAC2K48EP Commercial Swamp Cooler

The Port-A-Cool PAC2K48EP costs only pennies a day to operate and boasts an amazing 17,500 CFM. 

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