What are the differences of the cooling options?
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PARAMETERSWhat’s the difference?
FAN
VS
AIR COOLER
VS
AIR CONDITIONER
Cooling Mechanism
Creates a breeze by circulating the room air.
VS
Uses water evaporation to cool incoming hot air and fan to expel the cooled air.
VS
Uses refrigerant and compressor to cool.
Temperature Reduction
Low - Air circulates with minimal temperature reduction.
VS
Moderate - Temperature of dry air can drop significantly when liquid water transforms to water vapor (evaporation).
VS
High - A chemical refrigerant and an energy-consuming compressor are used.
Air Ventilation while Cooling
Poor- Re-circulates stale air as a breeze. A window can be opened for fresh air, but warmer outside air will be drawn into the room.
VS
Excellent - Cross-ventilation together with evaporative cooling creates a cooling breeze and helps renew stale air.
VS
Poor - requires windows and doors to be closed for effective cooling. Stale air is re-circulated.
Energy Consumption1
Low
VS
Low
VS
Med-high
Dust Filter
None
VS
Available
VS
Available
Portability
Portable
VS
Portable
VS
Portable (selection)
Moisture Level of Room
Does not humidify or dehumidify
VS
Humidifies - adds moisture to air. Ideal for dry environments with low humidty levels.
VS
Dehumidifies - removes moisture from air. Ideal for environments with high humidity levels.
Outdoor Use
Outdoor models available
VS
Honeywell Air Cooler outdoor models available
VS
Indoor only
1 Energy consumption is based on the power consumption of each product of approximately equivalent cooling capacity, such as a standard household floor fan, 30 L Air Cooler, 8,000 BTU window air conditioner and: Standard household floor fan: 112 Watts / Honeywell 30L Air Cooler: 288 Watts / 8,000 BTU window air conditioner,: 740 Watts