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I have an Arizona home built in 1997 with a swamp cooler and an A/C unit. What is the most Energy Efficient way to cool my house?

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I have an Arizona home built in 1997 with a swamp cooler and a A/C unit. I also have ceiling fans in each room. I know I can increase my insulation and add shade trees but I would like how to use my current setup the most efficiently.



 

 

I have an Arizona home built in 1997 with a swamp cooler and a A/C unit. I also have ceiling fans in each room. I know I can increase my insulation and add shade trees but I would like how to use my current setup the most efficiently.

Hi Mat,

Great question. Here are a few things to remember about Swamp Coolers and traditional AC units:

  1. Swamp coolers are much more efficient than AC units. They can use up to 75%...


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