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SpecHessaire MC37M 3,100 CFM Portable Evaporative CoolerPortacool APEX 500 Portable Evaporative Cooler (PACA05001A1)
PhotoHessaire MC37M 3,100 CFM Portable Evaporative CoolerPortacool APEX 500 Portable Evaporative Cooler (PACA05001A1)
Our scoreSCORE6.3 / 10Not reviewed yet
Our takeReal relief in a dry-climate garage, shop or patio with a door open; a damp fan anywhere humid. Hessaire says it loses effectiveness above 60% humidity, and it needs fresh air in and an exit for the damp air.The commercial-grade portable: 800 CFM for 500 sq ft by Portacool's rating, a 13-gallon reservoir and Wi-Fi controls. Same dry-air limits as any swamp cooler.
TypeEvaporative coolerEvaporative cooler
Heat modeNoneNone
Weight40 lbbest70 lb
Warranty1 yr3 yrbest
Watch out forThe MC37V is the same cooler with a different control panel and motor; neither has a timer or remote, whatever a listing says. Warranty is 1 year on parts only, excludes pads and labor, and applies only to authorized sellers; the Amazon seller is a third party. Hessaire says pumps can wear out after 4-6 months of use; budget a media set each season.The 3-year term covers components; the housing has a lifetime warranty.
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