For evaporative air conditioning work, look no further. Our Jim's Air Conditioning team have years of experience in the installation and maintenance of your home evaporative cooling system. Call us or book online for professional service and expert advice.
Evaporative Cooling Basics
The name speaks for itself, it's essentially a cooler with water! Evaporative air conditioning involves having a cooling unit on your roof to draw in hot, dry fresh air from outside of your home.
The air is then filtered through cooling pads, which creates evaporation, the process of water changing from a liquid into a gas. Evaporation absorbs the hot air, lowering the air temperature and increasing moisture content. The cool air is then dispersed by a fan through ducts in the roof, cooling down your home.
Benefits of Evaporative Air Conditioning
There are many great benefits of an evaporative system. For one, these coolers are cost effective. They don’t use as much energy as traditional air conditioning due to their design, keeping your costs down. And they cost less for installation than your refrigerated alternatives.
As the evaporative cooling system doesn't use as much electricity per hour, they're also economically friendly. An evaporative cooler uses no Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which are types of gases that are harmful to the environment.
For the health conscious or allergenic, evaporative air coolers are a healthier choice for your home. Unlike traditional air conditioning that uses recycled air, evaporative coolers give you fresh, clean, cool air. The circulated air from an evaporative is not dry like that of air conditioners, so it won't irritate your eyes or leave you with dry, itchy skin if you are prone to these symptoms.
As the Australian summers continue to get hotter with heatwaves aplenty and energy prices forever increasing, evaporative cooling offers a competitive difference to the traditional systems.
Choose Jim's For Your Evaporative Services
For your convenience, we're open day and night, 24 hours, 7 days. If your air conditioner needs a service we can arrive within the hour*. We offer a range of flexible interest free payment options** to suit your personal needs, and our air conditioner specialists are professional, friendly and experienced.
At Jim's Air Conditioning, we can service all brands, makes and models. When our qualified technicians come to your home they can:
Check for water damage, rust and corrosion
Inspect the cooler and ducts for vermin and mould
Disinfect and deodorise the system where required
Replace internal and external parts if required
Test the thermostat to ensure it's in working order
So if you're in need of an air conditioning service, you can count on Jim's! Get in touch with us today.
How to Use Evaporative Cooling
Although easy to use, it is ideal to note that for evaporative cooling systems to work to their full potential they require windows and doors to be left open when turned on, even in the highest heat of summer.
This is because this system relies on changing the air naturally from inside of the home to provide cooling. Any warm air from inside the house needs to be let out through windows and/or external doors.
In humid weather, it is even more beneficial to leave windows open and external doors ajar for extra ventilation.
Evaporative Cooling vs Air Conditioning
So, what's the difference and which is best? Evaporative cooling is a more cost effective, economically friendly and healthier choice than traditional air conditioning, using water and fresh air to cool your home.
However, traditional air conditioning can be more effective in higher humidity climates as it will pump a dry cooled air into your home leaving any moisture behind. As there is no wet material used in traditional air conditioning, it is less likely for mould or bacteria to form.
To learn more about what system is best for you, give our team at Jim's a call and we can help.
Evaporative Cooler Price
You don't need to worry about the price of an evaporative cooler with us. All of our air conditioning services can be matched up with an interest free payment plan** for your peace of mind.
Absolutely no upfront deposit is required and you can see instant results with same day repairs or installation. Your payment is then spread out across numerous weekly or even fortnightly instalments. And the best part is you can stay in control and manage them every step of the way. You are in control of the price.
The interest free payment options** are a handy way to get necessary work completed at a reasonable price. When the mercury is soaring and your evap needs work, that's a big deal.
If you want to know more, contact us and we can have a technician out on site inside an hour*!
Get the lowdown on some of the most frequently asked evaporative air con questions.
Is evaporative air conditioning the same thing?
Yes, an evaporative cooler is the same as an evaporative air conditioner. They are just alternate names, so if you ask a technician about either they certainly know you are talking about the same thing.
How much does evaporative cooling cost to install?
Costs can vary depending on your circumstance, however, they generally cost less to install than refrigerated systems. To get a quote for your home cooling, get in touch by giving us a call or making an appointment online.
Is evaporative cooling any good?
Yes. Evaporative coolers are a great alternative to other types of cooling systems. Installation and running costs are usually lower than most, they're environmentally friendly to use, and they’re better for your health, particularly if you're sensitive to dust and dryness.
Had my evaporative cooling breakdown on a stinking hot day. Esat came out within half an hour, had a new unit replaced within a couple of hours in the heat. This bloke is a real credit to the company.
Craig,
VIC
Great Air Con Repairs
Cameron carried out repairs on my evaporative air con. Excellent service and prompt response with the repairs. Overall our experience with Jim's was very good. Would recommend without any hesitation.
Randrumm,
SA
Very Professional
Very professional staff with some excellent suggestions on which system to install for my home. Helped with choosing a good heater too. Love the friendliness of the workers. Good people.
Paul,
WA
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York has earned an undeniable reputation as a leader in air quality solutions. Their reliable heating and cooling delivers comfort and peace of mind for families across Australia and the world.
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Vulcan offers a selection of products at an affordable price without skipping on the quality or performance. They are reliable and reputable, operating under the overall trademark of Rheem.
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Temperzone has been a leading manufacturer, distributor and exporter of air conditioners in Australia since 1956. Based out of Sydney, they have worked tirelessly for more than half a century.
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A century long history of breakthroughs has seen Sharp grow into a worldwide leader in technological innovations. Their heating and air conditioning has followed that same innovative path.
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Founded in 1949, Sanyo remains as ambitious as ever. Their core assets are excellent human resources, superior technologies and first class service. This translates to high quality cooling.
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NEC is orchestrating a brighter world through heating and cooling. For over 50 years NEC has delivered world class technology to Australia, building on innovation and history.
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For more than 130 years Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has delivered engineering excellence. This includes their award winning air conditioning and heating, perfect for Australian homes.
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Kaden’s gas ducted heating and cooling, evaporative coolers and split systems provide year round Australian comfort. Benefit from natural cooling, flexible temperature control or effortless heating.
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Carrier is a world leader in heating and air conditioning. The American based company has a history of innovation and success with their energy efficient, quiet and comforting products.
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Rinnai supplies environmentally friendly and highly efficient products so you can stay comfortable all year round. Their heating and cooling is instantly recognised and trustworthy.
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Panasonic delivers quality air for life. Since 1958, Panasonic has worked towards creating a comfortable and healthy living space. Their range is versatile, groundbreaking and energy efficient.
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Mitsubishi Electric is an air conditioning leader with a proud history, aiming to make life more comfortable for everyone. They are committed to producing the best heating and cooling.
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Take control of your home’s climate with LG! From split systems to ducted heating and cooling or multi head splits, you can enjoy it all. Add in LG’s latest voice control technology and life is good.
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Kelvinator is an iconic Australian brand, delivering performance and reliability for over 80 years. The Kelvinator name is synonymous with a heritage of durable and easy to use air conditioners.
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Thanks to Haier you’ll love being in the room you're in. Their reverse cycle units offer pure air quality and comfort in a quick and easy manner that can be controlled from everywhere.
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Hitachi creates harmonious spaces where people thrive through their premium air conditioning. Hitachi’s range of air conditioners are perfectly suited to all homes.
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With a wide selection of split systems and ducted cooling, Fujitsu is shaping tomorrow with you. The global pioneers combine style and efficiency with high quality as Australia’s Favourite Air.
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Coolair by Seeley International has over 30 years of design and manufacturing experience in Australia. They provide high performance evaporative cooling and low cost air conditioning.
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For over 40 years, Celair has kept Australians cool with smart and innovative ducted evaporative coolers. Enjoy reliable climate control with South Australian made air conditioning.
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Breezair are leaders in Australia’s evaporative cooling industry. Their evaporative coolers are brimming with advanced inverter technology and revolutionary design, plus quiet, efficient performance.
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Braemar is synonymous with quality evaporative cooling and gas ducted heating, offering reliability and comfort. Braemar pushes the boundary for innovation and energy efficiency.
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Bonaire has provided Australian homes with state of the art heating and cooling for over 60 years. Their modern, energy efficient range utilises advanced technology and user friendly systems.
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Actron Air offers flexible and economical air conditioning for single rooms, whole households or businesses. Home comfort is simple with ActronAir’s ducted systems and versatile range.