A swamp cooler — also called an evaporative cooler — is a cooling system that uses water evaporation to lower air temperature. A fan pulls warm outside air through water-saturated pads, the water absorbs heat as it evaporates, and the cooler, more humid air is pushed into your home.
Because the process relies on evaporation rather than refrigerant compression, swamp coolers use 60 to 75% less energy than central air conditioning, while also adding moisture to dry indoor air. They are most effective in arid climates like Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, and the broader Inland Northwest.
Is a swamp cooler right for you?
Our team installs and services evaporative coolers across Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, and the surrounding area. If you’d like a comparison against central AC or ductless mini-splits, we can walk through performance, comfort, and lifetime cost during a free in-home estimate.
