One of the big problems you may come across with your swamp cooler is that it develops a terrible odor. We'll explain how to ...

With the seasons changing and winter approaching, now is the time to make sure your home’s heating, cooling, and plumbing are ...

Evaporative coolers are cooling devices that use the evaporation of water into the air to cool the air temperature. They are sometimes called air coolers, desert coolers, or swamp coolers. Evaporative ...

The most popular choices for reducing the air temperature in your home or business are swamp coolers (also called evaporative coolers to avoid the swampy connotation) and the more conventional A/C ...

Those generally cut holes in the top of a cooler, put a fan on top to blow the air down across the ice. This is similar, but acts more like an evaporative cooler (not really a traditional air ...

Never heard of a swamp cooler? You're not alone. Sometimes called an evaporative cooler, these efficient appliances can help beat the heat in certain climates and may be a better option than air ...

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If you’ve ever had to lug cold drinks across a beach or drag food for a long weekend into a walk-in campsite you know how helpful having coolers with wheels can be. But within this category there are ...

Despite the “ultra-light” name, this cooler isn’t some dainty, featherlight pick you can toss a couple brews in for the beach. What RTIC’s Ultra-Light Hard Cooler has is solid build ...

A water cooler offers easy access to a plentiful supply of cold, refreshing water. This convenient appliance is useful in offices, kitchens, public businesses—anywhere there are people who ...

The experts at CR have curated everything you need to know to create a comfortable home: the best heating and cooling solutions, smart maintenance ideas, and savvy shopping tips.