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 ...

As the days get hotter and muggier, you're probably looking for the best ways to keep it cool – especially the bedroom before you need to sleep. When it comes to really effective cooling that doesn't ...

July 9, 2010 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If temperatures have spiked in your locale—as they have in many areas of the country—you might be looking for a ...

An evaporative air cooler is an energy-efficient and eco-friendly cooling solution that uses water to lower air temperature. It works by drawing warm air through water-soaked cooling pads, where it ...

Ditch your AC and save on your energy bill with one of these portable coolers. If you've landed here, though, you probably already know what you need. These six evaporative coolers are the best for ...

On paper, the IcyBreeze is the ultimate gadget to beat the heat. The marketing behind it clearly targets campers and athletes. I’m sure they had something with a tent in mind when they sent it my way.

Which swamp cooler is best? When summer breezes get hot, and there isn’t an air conditioner available, a swamp cooler can help. Swamp coolers don’t provide the frosty chill of air conditioning, but ...

Many indoor coolers are too small to effectively reduce the temperature in an entire room. But this Honeywell Evaporative Cooler is surprisingly powerful (760 CFM) and has an ice compartment to ...

Practical and energy-efficient cooling solutions become paramount as summer approaches and temperatures rise. While effective, traditional air conditioning units often have high energy costs and ...