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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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Well, Most have said it works well enough for them. Worst case, get a window or portable unit for when its not working well enough for you. In that case you will only really be cooling down a small-ish area but if its the bedroom so you get a good night sleep then its worth it.

Plus, the "mini-splits" are popular. I dont know anyone with them but I know several people that are thinking about installing them.