Evaporative Swamp Coolers: Save Money and Cool Large Areas by Using Evaporative Cooling

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NewAir AF-350 Turbo Swamp Cooler With Built-in Air Purifier - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $259.95
Our Price: $199.95
  • Boasts a sleek and modern design
  • Electronic controls and remote-controlled operation
  • Doesn't come with a HEPA filter
  • Features 200 watts of super cooling power and improved cooling pad design
Symphony Sumo-J Portable Evaporative Air Cooler With Water Level Indicator

List Price: $379.95
Our Price: $259.95
  • Powerful 40 Ft. Air Throw
  • Easily Openable Side Grills for Cleaning
  • Four Way Air Deflection System
  • Cools Up to 300 Square Feet
  • Warranty only applicable in India.
  • Water Inlet Spout in Back
  • Mosquito net with dust filter
NewAir AF-340 Portable Swamp Cooler with Enhanced Cooling Pads - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $228.95
Our Price: $169.95
  • Compact and easy to carry
  • Provides cost-effective cooling
  • Does not include HEPA filter
  • More powerful motor and improved cooling pad design
NewAir AF-330 Swamp Cooler With 3 Speed Settings

List Price: $189.00
Our Price: $109.00
  • Cools and purifies the air with HEPA filtration
  • Editor's choice!
  • Intended for small areas
  • Only evaporative cooler with a HEPA air purifier built in!
Symphony Surround Portable Evaporative Air Cooler Features 3 Speed Control

List Price: $219.00
Our Price: $139.00
  • Unique design allows air to pass through water pads on three sides.
  • Very compact unit, easily portable unit.
  • Use as an evaporative cooler or fan only. Highly energy efficient and eco-friendly
  • Best for smaller areas.
  • All swamp coolers are ideally suited for hot, dry climates rather than humid zones
  • Three sides of air cooling pads is an industry first design that maximizes cooling capacity
NewAir AF-321 Swamp Cooler - FREE GROUND SHIPPING! With Easy-to-Read Control Panel - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $159.95
Our Price: $119.95
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Oscillating louvers evenly distribute cool air
  • Can only cool smaller areas up to 150 square feet
  • Includes built-in ionizer for particles and carbon filter for odors
Symphony S-Hi-Cool Portable Swamp Cooler With 37 Foot Air Throw

List Price: $339.95
Our Price: $199.00
  • Portable and easy to move
  • Cools large areas with quiet operation
  • Plastic design is not as strong as steel competition, but low price makes up for it
  • Cools larger areas than the competition
Port A Cool KA50 KuulAire Portable Evaporative Swamp Cooler For Areas Up to 350 Square Feet

List Price: $324.00
Our Price: $249.00
  • Provides cool, fresh filtered air.
  • Can be used as a fan or cooler.
  • Cooler function only effective in correct conditions.
  • Includes a 1 year limited warranty.
WindChaser Inc. WC163C Misting Fan With 640 Sq. Ft. Coverage Area

List Price: $169.95
Our Price: $99.00
  • One of the best summertime backyard toys!
  • Covers large areas up to 640 sq.ft.
  • Includes a cover that protects it while not in use
  • Requires an electrical connection and a garden hose
  • Has immersion shock protection to prevent injuries
Convair CV-AB1500 Cools up to 300 Square Feet Swamp Cooler

List Price: $399.95
Our Price: $279.95
  • Lowest price around for its output
  • Cools and humidifies
  • Works best in dry climates
  • Best overall value
  • Comes with casters for easy mobility
Sunpentown SF-610 Oscillating Fan Included Swamp Cooler

List Price: $154.70
Our Price: $119.00
  • Cools, Humidifies, and Cleans the air
  • Lightweight and easy to move
  • Only uses 60W of power input!
  • Works in hot, dry areas
  • Used for spot cooling
  • Features a pre-filter and an ionizer
Convair Mobile-Max-3 8500 CFM Commercial Swamp Cooler

List Price: $3299.00
Our Price: $2499.00
  • Super powerful air flow
  • Pads on 3 sides allow for more cooling area
  • Not made for inside-home use. Air flow is too powerful
  • Can cool huge areas up to 3500 feet!!!
Convair Mobile-Max-2 25 Year Warranty! Commercial Swamp Cooler

List Price: $2795.00
Our Price: $2099.00
  • COOLS huge areas up to 2,500 square feet.
  • 3 sided evaporative pads give more CFM's of cooling
  • Too large to use in a home
  • Best warranty in the business - 25 years
Adobe Air MMB10 Swamp Cooler Hose Connection Included

List Price: $589.95
Our Price: $389.95
  • Heavy duty wheels for mobility
  • Garden hose water connection for quick hook-up
  • No locking wheels
  • Covers up to 700 sq.ft. !!!
Sunpentown SF-611 Oscillating Louvers Swamp Cooler

List Price: $139.00
Our Price: $109.00
  • Fan and Humidifier can work with or without the cooling
  • Includes casters for easy portability
  • Not for large-area cooling
  • Treated pad to help prevent algae and bacteria
Sunpentown SF609R Built-In Air Purifier Swamp Cooler

List Price: $129.00
Our Price: $99.00
  • Sleep mode
  • Light weight for easy mobility
  • Requires water
  • Does not work well in humid areas
  • Built-in ionizing air purifier
NewAir AF-310 Evaporative Cooling Fan With Built-In Ionizer - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $128.70
Our Price: $99.00 - OUT OF STOCK!
  • Multi-functional - works as an air cooler, air purifier, and humidifier
  • Germ-free water pump system ensures clean, fresh air
  • Not as effective as an air conditioner
  • Ionizer eliminates airborne particles such as dust, pet dander, pollen, and other common allergens
Fujitronic FH776 Oxygen Bar For Negative Ion Release Swamp Cooler

List Price: $152.99
Our Price: $109.95 - OUT OF STOCK!
  • Oxygen Bar With Negative Ions Releases FRESH Air
  • Washable Strainer Included
  • Limited Water Tank Capacity (Only Two Gallons)
  • Two-Piece Ice Pack
Sunpentown SF608R 10 Liter Water Tank Swamp Cooler

List Price: $119.00
Our Price: $94.99
  • Remote control
  • Less expensive than a portable air conditioner
  • Not as effective at cooling large areas
  • Can be filled with ice for additional cooling
Symphony Winter-XL Portable Evaporative Cooler With 750 Square Foot Coverage Area

List Price: $519.95
Our Price: $389.95 - OUT OF STOCK!
  • Features 3,000 CFM of cooling
  • Four sided Aspen pads for more cooling
  • Aspen pads need to be replaced
  • Covers areas up to 750 square feet
Fujitronic FH778 Oxygen Bar Releases Negative Ions Swamp Cooler

List Price: $159.99
Our Price: $119.99 - OUT OF STOCK!
  • Comes With Wheels For Portability
  • Three Fan Speeds
  • Limited Water Tank Capacity (Only Two Gallons)
  • Features 1,350 Watts Of Heating Power, Three Cool Settings (42/46/57 Watts Of Power), And A 0.4 L/H Humidifying Capacity

Maintaining Your Evaporative Cooler

Some consumers are turned off by evaporative swamp coolers because they think they're more difficult to maintain than air conditioners.  While swamp coolers do require periodic maintenance, this usually only involves draning and cleaning the unit in order to prevent sediment build-up.

However, also keep in mind that the more frequently you use your swamp cooler, the more maintenace it will need.  In hot, dry climates, you'll probably be using the unit several hours a day.  If this is the case, remember to check the unit's filters, reservoir, pump, and pads regularly.  Doing so will ensure proper cooling and years of hassle-free operation. 

For more information on swamp coolers, see our air cooler buying guide.