Evaporative air conditioning provides a healthy indoor environment throughout your home with an eco-friendly innovative approach to cost-effective cooling.
Evaporative air conditioning cools the air in your home through water evaporation - the system uses hot air from the outside forced through water which absorbs the heat, allowing cooled air to be sent through the home.
An evaporative air conditioning system is a type of air conditioner which uses the power of evaporation. A good comparison for this method is sea wind, which is cooled from the moisture evaporation off the ocean. The cooling unit from where the evaporative cooling starts is located outside the house. The internal tank of the cooling unit supplies cooling pads with water and the fan draws hot air. The hot outside air passes through the humidified water filters and when the water evaporates, the air conditioning system sends the cooled air into your home.
Evaporator systems are an innovative option, require less maintenance than air conditioners and have cheap running costs. They use water for natural cooling and work best with plenty of access to fresh air. The temperature of the air the systems filter and cool cannot be selected.
Air conditioners can reduce temperatures to a selected ambient temperature, and this does not depend on external conditions.
While fixed evaporative conditioners are expensive to install, operating costs are minimal. They can be more energy-efficient than air conditioners.Air conditioning systems can be expensive to install and monthly operating costs from high if not run efficiently.
If you want to replace the evaporative air conditioning unit, a small model with a new controller can start from around $2,000, plus installation cost - which can be as much as the actual unit. The price depends on ease of installation, state of existing ductwork and size and brand of the system.
The average lifespan of an evaporative air conditioner is 15 to 20 years.
Prices depend on the brand, size, and energy rating.
A small system, suitable for an apartment or small home is estimated at $5,000 installed. Take a look at our guide to getting a quote for an air conditioner installation.A system for a three-bedroom single storey home is priced around $6,000 to $10,000 installed, with a complete system for a four-bedroom two-storey home estimated at $11,000.
Evaporative ducted air systems cool the entire house through flexible ducts and outlets. There is no need to zone rooms or close doors or windows to isolate cooled air. Evaporative air conditioning cools the air in your home through water evaporation - the system uses hot air from the outside forced through water which absorbs the heat, allowing cooled air to be sent through the home.
Evaporative cooling has lower starting and running costs when compared to air conditioning systems.
Operating costs are up to 80% lower per year compared to air conditioners and the initial capital investment low - up to 50% less than an air conditioning system. Vented air conditioners are popular options.The operating costs of evaporative coolers tend to be far lower than those of traditional air conditioning systems. Evaporative cooling systems improve air quality and reduce the risk of allergies due to poor indoor air quality and air pollution.