Research this before buying to make sure you are aware of the pros and cons. First, this works best in a dry environment. From what I read this does not do well in already humid locations. Make sure to buy a unit that is appropriate for the amount of square feet. Exceeding that renders it useless. Realize this is NOT an air conditioner. This does not need to be vented outside. It isn't super quiet. It isn't super noisy. It seems to be ok on electrical usage. The manufacturer was not helpful providing that info. You will not notice any real benefits of this in extreme temperatures. However when it's warm but not unbearably hot, this is when this unit shines. When you are on the border of needing ac you might be able to get away with using this instead. Less ac wear and tear, cheaper to operate. While we did research these units and knew their limitations, we still expected more from the way it was being described.

You can not go into any store on Oahu except second stores that sell Swamp coolers. I had to order my SPT Evaporative Air Cooler from the mainland which took a few days faster than what I thought , like 2 days before scheduled pick up at Aiea, HI. Best Buy store. Where I live is very hot & humid but my SPT still worked very good in keeping my personal space cool and it did that very well l'm so happy with this awesome product that I will buy more of same kine in future!

Works well in a small room or area and the fan option is a plus. Only withdraw is you have to keep replacing water with cold water or ice on a really hot summer day. Overall good product.

I liked the performance of cooler so far. It is easy to use and giving result as described. I would recommend this product for medium size room.

Like other reviewers have mentioned, this is not an air conditioner. It is an evaporative cooler and works in dry climates. It needs to be nearby to feel the effects, and it blows cool - not cold - air. I use it when I am home alone and doing something in one room and do not want to cool the entire house with central air, and it works just fine for that. It works best with open windows nearby, otherwise it will make the room feel damp.