AC vs SQ... More probs

[Irving]

My mother-in-law is old and can't really maintain much. She has a Swamp cooler and the only issue was when the motor went bad. She climbed the roof, pulled the motor, and bought a new one. I installed the new one with a new belt and it was more simple than doing an oil change. If she can have a trouble free Swamp cooler than anyone can. My neighbor gave me a Swamp cooler so I'll be installing it soon.

[newracer]

The only thing I don't like about swamp coolers is they quit working when it rains in the afternoon. They can also cause problems with hardwood floors.

Whole house fans are another item that can be very beneficial.

If you go with AC get the most efficient one you can afford.

[Great-Kazoo]

The only thing I don't like about swamp coolers is they quit working when it rains in the afternoon. They can also cause problems with hardwood floors.

Whole house fans are another item that can be very beneficial.

If you go with AC get the most efficient one you can afford.

get one with variable speed fan. running keeps our house average 15* cooler w/out AC running. Minimal impact on electrical usage .

[MarkCO]

Um, you are not using AC AND SC are you Jim?

[BigBear]

Great conversations.. thanks folks...

[Great-Kazoo]

Um, you are not using AC AND SC are you Jim?

SC's are for the legionnaires crowd. The HVAC has a variable speed fan, it runs till we turn it off late night, or 24/7 if not. That minimal air flow really makes a difference regarding uniform temps in the house. I'm no hvac guy, so specs is above my pay grade.

[Irving]

One thing people always say about swamp coolers, as a negative, is that it can cause air quality problems. If you don't have A/C or a swamp cooler, you have your windows open with fans blowing anyway, so I don't see how it makes a difference.

[MarkCO]

If you don't have A/C or a swamp cooler, you have your windows open with fans blowing anyway, so I don't see how it makes a difference.

You are increasing the humidity levels in the home, and generally, in an inconsistent manner, above what is considered normal.

[bryjcom]

1000 square feet will require around a 2 ton A/C. Rule of thumb is 500-600ft2. Yes I know some people will say you shouldn't use that rule but it always end up being real close.

I wouldn't put in a 1.5 ton.

Variable speed blowers are for the furnaces unless you get a super high effiecency A/C.

[Irving]

You are increasing the humidity levels in the home, and generally, in an inconsistent manner, above what is considered normal.

I could see that as an overall moisture issue for potential mold and other moisture related issues, but it still shouldn't support the argument that a swamp cooler brings in dirty outside air.