If you live in a dry climate — especially in the West and Southwest — air conditioning isn't your only option for keeping a room cool. A portable evaporative cooler (aka "swamp" cooler) does basically ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When summer heat kicks in and your space can’t accommodate a bulky window AC, an evaporative cooler (also ...

If your traditional window and ceiling fans just aren't cutting it this summer, and you live in an area with relatively low humidity, an evaporative cooler might be just what you need. Often called ...

When summer comes around, it doesn’t take long to notice how quickly a given space heats up. While some benefit from the luxury of some sort of air conditioning unit, there are still many who don’t.

Swamp coolers provide one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to stay comfortable in the heat. Also known as evaporative air conditioners, these machines take in warm outside air and ...