While converting from an evaporative cooler, or swamp cooler, to refrigerated air often does increase your energy bills, you get what you pay for in terms of reliability, ease of maintenance and overall comfort. Refrigerated air systems use more energy than a swamp cooler, but they work well in any kind of weather and humidity, and they provide enough cooling power to reduce your indoor air temperature to a level that’s comfortable for you. Swamp coolers, on the other hand, can only lower your indoor air temperature by up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
Refrigerated air also promotes a healthier indoor environment for you and your family. Equipped with standard air filtration components, these systems remove pollutants like dust and pollen—something that swamp coolers can’t do.