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Hey, anyone in CO use swamp coolers for house cooling? I hear mixed results, but do see them heavily offered at places like Lowes and Big R. Trying to see if they're worth it. I fully understand that AC is superior, but a whole house AC unit is financially out of my range right now, and the portable units we have fried an outlet last year from overuse.

Hey, anyone in CO use swamp coolers for house cooling? I hear mixed results, but do see them heavily offered at places like Lowes and Big R. Trying to see if they're worth it. I fully understand that AC is superior, but a whole house AC unit is financially out of my range right now, and the portable units we have fried an outlet last year from overuse.

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I have family in CO that have a swamp cooler. It does the trick well enough for all but about 2 weeks or so.

They're all smug about not needing an A/C, but all of the commercial establishments have A/C from my observations.

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Not looking for smug. Just looking to remain cool while not starting a fire lol

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I don't know what a legit swamp cooler costs, but the design is simple.. you should be able to make some DIY portable coolers for ~$30.

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Bought a used refurb unit for under 100