Evaporative Coolers

Commercial evaporative air coolers are nothing new—the process of cooling hot air by passing it through water has been in use for centuries—but they're still a popular cooling solution because they're efficient and cost-effective. Today's commercial and industrial evaporative coolers are available in sleek designs, and they're more efficient than other air conditioning systems when used in hot and dry environments, especially in the Western and Southwestern United States. Commercial evaporative coolers are used to cool a wide range of spaces, including garages, workshops, warehouses, barns, storage units, construction sites, offices, classrooms, and more. Find an extensive selection of commercial and industrial evaporative coolers from top-rated brands at NorthStock.

What Are Commercial Swamp Coolers?

Commercial swamp coolers, otherwise known as commercial evaporative coolers, are large-scale cooling systems designed to convert hot, dry air to cool, tempered air through an evaporative process. Swamp coolers get their name from when they were first mass-produced in the 1930s. Back then, swamp coolers used wool for their evaporative cooling. Because the wool would degrade quickly, the water reservoir would fill with rotting wool, attracting algae and insects, making it look and smell like a swamp. While this is no longer the case for today's evaporative coolers, the name has stuck, and many still refer to industrial evaporative coolers as industrial swamp coolers.

Because these industrial evaporative coolers use water evaporation for temperature control, they are especially effective for use in large spaces in hot, dry areas. Industrial evaporative air coolers are commonly found in large offices, warehouses, and factories in desert environments, as they are more energy-efficient than other forms of air conditioning. Additionally, because they are typically equipped with filters, these air coolers can also improve the air quality in commercial and industrial facilities.

How Do Commercial Evaporative Coolers Work?

On a basic level, commercial evaporative coolers turn hot, dry air into cool air through the natural process of evaporation. The air moves through cooling pads soaked in water. The water evaporates, absorbing heat from the air. The now-cooler air is blown out of the unit. Because commercial evaporative air coolers use just water and fans to operate, they are cheaper and require less energy than other forms of air conditioning that require compressors and refrigerants. Additionally, commercial swamp coolers add humidity and moisture to the air, which is helpful in dry climates, and a better option than other forms of air conditioning that dry out the air. Because of this, commercial evaporative air coolers offer the best benefits in dry climates such as deserts. If your operation is located in a more humid climate, you may want to opt for a different commercial cooling option.  

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