The page below is designed to help you make a decision on whether an evaporative cooler is the right system for you in Western Australia.
But before you can make that decision, it is important that you understand how an evaporative cooler actually works.
How an Evaporative Cooler Works
Essentially an evaporative cooler is a large fan with water-moistened pads in front of it. The fan draws warm air from outside through the pads and blows the now-cooled air throughout your home.
Small supply lines pass water to the top of the pads. Water soaks the pads and drizzles through them to collect in the bottom of the cooler. A small water pump then circulates the water collected back to the top and the process begins again.
Water is continually lost through evaporation, especially in hotter climates and it is essential to have a good float valve that adds water to the system when the level gets low.
A large fan extracts air through the pads, where evaporation cools the temperature of the air. This cooled air is then blown throughout the house to provide effective cooling.
TIP – For an evaporative cooler to work effectively, the cooled air must be allowed to escape. So by choosing which windows and doors you leave open, you can direct the flow of cool air through your home.
Evaporative Cooling in a Western Australian Climate
The Western Australia weather and climate is one of the most diverse in Australia – from tropical conditions to the North and to the temperate South.
Perth experiences a Mediterranean climate. This means dry, hot summers and wet cool winters. As Perth can experience intense and constant heat during a large part of the year, an Evaporative Cooler can really be your best choice for cooling your home, as it will save you money in energy bills and give you freedom to control the cool air flow.
Important things to consider before purchasing an Evaporative Cooler
• Size of your House or Office you want cooled
• Specific geographical location of you home (ocean, mountain, river etc)
• Budget
• Energy Efficiency and MEPS Rating’s
To insure that you make the right decision, we suggested that you inform yourself about all your air conditioning options and then go and see a local expert.
For more general information about Evaporative Coolers click here.