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Evaporative cooling is a type of air conditioning that has become very popular in Adelaide. Instead of relying on a refrigerant to cool air, it uses the natural process of evaporation. Evaporative cooling has many benefits over conventional refrigerant-based air conditioning systems, such as reduced running costs.

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Cheaper, Environmentally Friendly

An evaporative cooling air conditioner is cheaper to run and much more environmentally friendly than refrigerative air conditioners.

In certain operational conditions, an evaporative cooling air conditioner can consume 90% less power than a ducted air conditioner. Since it uses the natural process of evaporation to cool air, it is environmentally friendly and gives out less ozone-damaging emissions.

The air produced by an evaporative cooling system is not as cold and crisp as the air from a ducted reverse cycle or split system, but it is more comfortable. It has a much higher moisture content (due to the evaporation process), better on the skin and feels more natural.

If you like really cold air conditioning, go for a split system or ducted reverse cycle. But if you like a more open, natural environment in your home, you should definitely look into an evaporative cooling system.

Evaporative cooling is becoming a popular home cooling solution for homeowners in arid regions, where the hot, dry air is a major nuisance. If you’re considering an air conditioner purchase in the near future, an evaporative cooler might be the ideal solution for you. Here are just a few things to consider when searching for your next air conditioning solution.

How Does Evaporative Cooling Work?

Evaporative air conditioners cools air through evaporation. Warm air in a room is drawn into the air conditioner, passed through damp cooling pads, and blown back into the room. As the warm air is forced through the cooling pads, evaporation happens. This significantly brings down the temperature of the air. The air will normally be cooled to about 22-25 degrees, which is reasonably comfortable. It will not, however, reach temperatures of 16-18 degrees which refrigerative systems achieve. Evaporative Cooling uses a network of air conditioning ducts to distribute the cooled air. Similar to a ducted reverse cycle system. These ducts are usually hidden from plain sight (in roof space and behind walls), which gives it a very minimalist look. The air vents are also neatly installed into the ceiling and walls.

Evaporative Cooling: Atmospheric Science At Its Finest

Evaporative coolers are different from traditional air conditioners in that they do not use refrigerants or heat pumps. Instead, an evaporative cooler relies on the water cycle, using the science of evaporation to cool your home. An evaporative cooler works by passing hot air over wet pads. The air absorbs the water from the pads and turns it into water vapour through the process of evaporation. Evaporating the water is a process that requires molecular energy (heat), which means the air gets cooler after evaporating the water.

A Cost-Effective (and 100% Natural) Home Cooling Solution

Evaporative cooling is one of the most cost-effective home cooling solutions available. In extremely dry areas, like South Australia, evaporative cooling is often up to 80% less expensive than traditional forms of air conditioning. That means by installing an evaporative cooler, you’ll save a bundle on your home cooling costs. The evaporative cooling process is also entirely natural – your evaporative cooler will keep your entire home comfortable using the natural evaporation process. Instead of using potentially harmful chemical refrigerants that create greenhouse gases, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your air conditioner runs on safe, natural water.

Discover the Best in Home Cooling

For all the latest and greatest in home heating and air-conditioning solutions contact our friendly team at Sharpe. We’re proud to be South Australia’s top evaporative cooling dealer, and we offer a host of evaporative coolers from well-known companies like Breezair, Coolair, and Braemar – all manufactured by the award-winning Seeley International in Lonsdale. We’ll give you a quote and inspection for free, and we back our evaporative coolers with a 10-year structural warranty and a 25-year warranty on the injection moulded cabinet. Our convenient Adelaide location means you have easy access to our knowledgeable experts, who can help you find the evaporative cooling solution that is right for you.

Key Benefits of Evaporative Cooling

Higher Efficiency

When it comes to efficiency, nothing comes close to the evaporative air conditioner. It truly is the lowest cost air conditioning system to run. Breezair, which manufactures the Super Cool system, provides that their unit could run at just one-tenth (1/10!) the power consumption of an equivalent 20kw ducted reverse cycle. This translates into a cost savings of $346 every year! If low cost of running is your priority, you should go with an evaporative cooling system.

Efficient Water Management

Evaporative cooling uses water to cool air. Unlike the split system and ducted reverse cycle, which uses a refrigerant. Water is cheaper than refrigerant and more readily accessible. For instance, you will need to check your refrigerant levels regularly (usually during an air conditioning service) and top it up if you use a refrigerative system. The new Evap systems automatically drains the internals after each use, reducing mould buildup. All water is stored in a reservoir to avoid wastage.

Evaporative Cooling VS Split Systems

This is a comparison often made by home owners during their pre-purchase evaluation. Below are some important considerations.

Evaporative Cooling Benefits

Do you live in an area that experiences high humidity? If this is the case, then an evaporative cooling system in your home or office isn’t going to be ideal. This is because an evaporative cooling system uses running waters to run the system’s filters and in humid and high heat, the evaporative process doesn’t work correctly, and the system does not offer the benefits intended.

Locations Northern Territory, Queensland and coastal parts of NSW can’t take advantage of the system due to intense humidity in the said areas. As for Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide, the evaporative cooling will work efficiently because of the locations’ appropriate temperature.

Meanwhile, the running cost of the system is also one of the major factors that consumers consider when looking for an evaporative cooling. For every hour the system is in use, you only require as 60 litres of water to use the unit. This type of system would only cost around $0,50 of electricity per hour or even less, a massive comparative saving which you are looking at traditional air conditioning units.

Split System A/C Benefits

On the other hand, a split system is comparatively cheaper to the other types of cooling systems. Split systems are wall mounted in a specific room and are suitable for individuals that are looking for a cool environment that is isolated in a specific room. While there is a cost for installing a split system, and space is required for the exterior condenser unit, the system will work in locations throughout Australia and will offer an instant heating or cooling function for any space.

Regardless if it’s summer or winter, the split system will still do wonders in heating or cooling your home. As well as this, a split system does not use water and only requires power and general maintenance as required.

Compared to the evaporative cooling system, a split system may consume more of your budget when it comes to the running costs. Some units may gobble us as much as $1.50 to $2 in electricity per hour using a 5kW unit running inside a small home. That said, you can find split system air conditioning models that offer inverter type technology that are more energy-efficient.

How to Decide which System is the best for me?

Each system has its own sets of pros and cons. It is very important that you should think about a couple of considerations before making your decision.

Check how much space in your home or office you need to cool during the summer season. Knowing the size of the area will let you know how efficient both systems can be for your home. You will need a high-powered cooling system if it’s for your office. A small room or even an apartment may only require a smaller cooling unit that can provide the right cool temperature during summer.

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