This is an excellent breakdown, I am subscribing, I hope you continue to do videos like this - it's a novel concept that cannot fail on TH-cam, keep it up!
Interesting! We are looking into functional units for as tiny camper. Inexpensive and functional in dry conditions. The evap filter/what-evers are the problem for many units. We had as "portable" used in our home for a while. When it began to smell, I added a small, (.5 oz) amount of bleach to the 1 gal. reservoir. It destroyed the filter. This was a recirculating system. Must keep looking...
The Arctic Air Ultra functioned much better, Perhaps check out the video I did on that one. The filter is washable, and I clean it with vinegar/water mixture. I'll have another video coming out on a different evaporative cooler I'm testing out soon. Thanks for watching!
What a excellent review, thank you. Instant subscribe. I'll dig around your channel for any further reviews of similar products as I'm looking for one before the real heat comes in the UK. The problem here is we have a high humidity climate. I do have a dehumidifier but I don't run it in the Summer as it just heats up the house. The opposite to what I want. :-(
Surprising cooling results! Not too useful if the filters only last 2 days, though. For the cost of the device, I’d imagine an extra sensor and timer function to give you a notice that the filter is sufficiently dry would be simple to do - e.g., tank level sensor and XX minute runtime after. 🤔 Seems like a very “solvable” problem - plus, of course, doing some more testing on the filter media!
Thanks so much for your concise easy to understand review. I have the same problem with the "smelly filter". I have been e-mailing back and forth with customer service for a week about this issue. They have had me doing everything from adding lemon juice to the water to rinsing the filter with hydrogen peroxide. I finally told them that I've done enough "at home fixes" and I'd like my unit replaced, to which they replied "it's not the unit, it's the filter" and they said they will send me a replacement filter. I'm not optimistic about the outcome now that I've watched your video though....
That's unfortunate and too much troubleshooting! And you can't use the unit without the filter! (Well you can, but it just becomes an expensive fan) Perhaps ask for a refund instead of replacement? Thanks for watching!
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel I did receive the new filter, and very quickly I might add... it was exactly the same as the original filter, meaning that it didn't look as though they had made any modifications to the original filter design to address any of the "smelly issues" we've been discussing. Unfortunately within a couple of days I was experiencing the same problem with the new filter. What's interesting to note is that when I originally set up the unit it did not start giving off the unpleasant odor until I had been operating it for about 2 months. It's really too bad because other than the odor, it really is a great little unit and does exactly what I wanted it for. I have found that if I use my vacuum hose attachment on the filter and clean it really well (when it's dry) and then put it back in, the smell is gone for a couple of days. But then this leaves the question that's even more important: what is causing this smell and what am I breathing in? Not worth the risk IMO.
As for smells, I've been using two EV1500's (purchased this summer) for over a month now, almost all day. I have experienced no smells. I use filtered water with a filter jug.
thank you! I just bought one, unfortunatly! Maybe I will find another one with a more eco friendly filter. Also it off-gassed terribly right out of the box. Instant headache!
Hello! I spend a lot of time at my desk, and really need something like this. Not sure what to buy - got any tips? I just want something that works well in general - and is quiet
I don't really recommend any specific one, although the Arctic Air Pure Chill (2021 version) has worked well for me. I have a buyer's guide video out, and a playlist of all the units I've tested. Thanks for watching!
I have not heard anything from Evapolar since I made that review. I welcome their response. Perhaps your water isn't as hard as ours, and it's not causing it to experience the issues that I had? I am still concerned about the materials used in the filter. Thanks for watching!
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel I see. I’m not sure how hard the water is. I’ve been using tap water and making sure I dry out the filter before I shut the fan off and that’s been working for me
As for smells, I've been using two EV1500's (purchased this summer) for over a month now, almost all day. I have experienced no smells. I use filtered water with a filter jug.
So, have you found one that actually works🤔 my daughter really needs one as her husband won't let her turn the AC down at night and she is sweating to death!!!
This is not an air cooler! It is completely the same thing if you put some ice cubes in a bowl and let it melt. Only, this "Air Cooler" will ad moisture to the air, making it feel much warmer than before. Also, the air in the room where your freezer is (where the ice cubes are made), will get warmer. This is such a commercial hoax. And it works because many people don't know how it works and what it does.
Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, that is not really true. The act of water evaporating actually uses energy to occur. So the act of air evaporating has a cooling affect, by the absorption of heat from the air. (Like the cooling effect of the wind blowing on your skin when you sweat.) These types of systems are used as stand-alone systems in the Western US (especially in the desert areas) and are are also incorporated in high-efficiency rooftop mounted AC systems too! I have a video testing out another evaporative cooler coming up along with the science behind it. These coolers are not a panacea, and many companies do make bogus claims. For now, perhaps check out the Arctic Air video; I discuss the scientific testing in more detail there. Thanks for watching!
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel You are right, evaporation causes a cooling effect... inside the air cooler. The problem is, you don't live in your air cooler. And outside of the air cooler, that is where the heat that was substracted from the water, will go, and stays. It's quite simple really: you can't generate cold air within a closed compartment! You just can't. You can split it, but in this case you bring them back together again (with moisture!!). It's as if you put a real mobile airco inside a room, but you don't blow the hot air outside. The room will warm up (quite fast). But hey, it (also) blows cold air. This is the story you are telling people, that there's no need to get rid of the hot air. It's a scam, and you (should) know it! Oh and why do some people really think it works? Well, they hold their hands in front of the blowing air cooler, which causes their skin to dry, resulting in a cooler skin, making them think the air has cooled down.
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel Dear Curious Engineer, when I first wrote a reaction to your video, you responded very quickly. Which I appreciate. After replying to your comment, I have been looking forward to reading a reaction from you again. But so far to no avail. I am curious to know what you think. Please, enlighten us. Thank you!
@@Shampooworld Hi! Thanks for he note! I felt it better to discuss in a video that walks through the principles and calculations. Plus tests and experiments on a few different new evaporative coolers. I'm hoping to get them out soon. Stay tuned!
@@Shampooworld I have an Evapolar EvaSmart and that thing definitely cools down the air. I have even measured it with my own thermometer to not rely on the temperatures that are shown on the device and it absolutely turns 28° air into 21° air. NO it is NOT cooling down the whole room. This is NOT an airconditioner. But it marvelously works to cool down the air at a desk and I sometimes even get goosebumps. I have rosacea and high temperatures give me a very painful burning rash, that thing 100% keeps those away as long as I don’t leave the desk for too long. It also works better then a cheaper „Air Cooler“ I bought before, I think because the other had a much shorter filter and it would just constantly dry up half way and not stay wet. The cartridge of the EvaPolar is huge and long by comparison, and I have noticed that it soaks up the water much better which seems to create the better cooling effect. For temperatures up to 30° this works amazingly. Above that I think evaporative coolers get less effective unfortunately. But calling it a Hoax… No I absolutely have to disagree with that. Evaporative/ Swamp Coolers are a real thing and work great. In certain conditions! Once humidity gets above 60% the cooling effect lessens. But there is a huge difference between that cooler and JUST a ventilator. Once the filter is dry, the cooling effect is gone.
As for smells, I've been using two EV1500's (purchased this summer) for over a month now, almost all day. I have experienced no smells. I use filtered water with a Brita filter jug.
Well, the EvaBreeze no matter if it is healthy or not, actually provides some evaporative cooling. The arctic air has at least not been a particularly impressive hit with me.
Had the same problem - with the Smart EV - and the cutomer service was awful, could not get it connected to the wifi. I would not purchase this product.
Thank you for honest review, while alot of other reviewer just give postive review wanting you to buy using their commission links.
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
This is an excellent breakdown, I am subscribing, I hope you continue to do videos like this - it's a novel concept that cannot fail on TH-cam, keep it up!
Thank you!
Almost bought this until I saw your video. thanks!
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Great review, thanks very much, the mentioned drawbacks definitely gave me pause for consideration.
Interesting! We are looking into functional units for as tiny camper. Inexpensive and functional in dry conditions. The evap filter/what-evers are the problem for many units. We had as "portable" used in our home for a while. When it began to smell, I added a small, (.5 oz) amount of bleach to the 1 gal. reservoir. It destroyed the filter. This was a recirculating system. Must keep looking...
The Arctic Air Ultra functioned much better, Perhaps check out the video I did on that one. The filter is washable, and I clean it with vinegar/water mixture. I'll have another video coming out on a different evaporative cooler I'm testing out soon. Thanks for watching!
What a excellent review, thank you. Instant subscribe. I'll dig around your channel for any further reviews of similar products as I'm looking for one before the real heat comes in the UK. The problem here is we have a high humidity climate. I do have a dehumidifier but I don't run it in the Summer as it just heats up the house. The opposite to what I want. :-(
Thank you for watching! I have several new videos coming out on the subject of evaporative coolers in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Surprising cooling results! Not too useful if the filters only last 2 days, though. For the cost of the device, I’d imagine an extra sensor and timer function to give you a notice that the filter is sufficiently dry would be simple to do - e.g., tank level sensor and XX minute runtime after. 🤔 Seems like a very “solvable” problem - plus, of course, doing some more testing on the filter media!
Thanks so much for your concise easy to understand review. I have the same problem with the "smelly filter". I have been e-mailing back and forth with customer service for a week about this issue. They have had me doing everything from adding lemon juice to the water to rinsing the filter with hydrogen peroxide. I finally told them that I've done enough "at home fixes" and I'd like my unit replaced, to which they replied "it's not the unit, it's the filter" and they said they will send me a replacement filter. I'm not optimistic about the outcome now that I've watched your video though....
let us know if the new filter made a difference
That's unfortunate and too much troubleshooting! And you can't use the unit without the filter! (Well you can, but it just becomes an expensive fan) Perhaps ask for a refund instead of replacement? Thanks for watching!
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel I did receive the new filter, and very quickly I might add... it was exactly the same as the original filter, meaning that it didn't look as though they had made any modifications to the original filter design to address any of the "smelly issues" we've been discussing. Unfortunately within a couple of days I was experiencing the same problem with the new filter. What's interesting to note is that when I originally set up the unit it did not start giving off the unpleasant odor until I had been operating it for about 2 months. It's really too bad because other than the odor, it really is a great little unit and does exactly what I wanted it for. I have found that if I use my vacuum hose attachment on the filter and clean it really well (when it's dry) and then put it back in, the smell is gone for a couple of days. But then this leaves the question that's even more important: what is causing this smell and what am I breathing in? Not worth the risk IMO.
@@gemini291 see my response to The Curious Engineer
As for smells, I've been using two EV1500's (purchased this summer) for over a month now, almost all day. I have experienced no smells. I use filtered water with a filter jug.
So glad I found your review. Thanks
Thank you for the honest review
thank you I am from Hong Kong 🇭🇰
thank you! I just bought one, unfortunatly! Maybe I will find another one with a more eco friendly filter. Also it off-gassed terribly right out of the box. Instant headache!
That's unfortunate. Is it still within the return window?
Good video and information. This has made me look at other options
Thanks for watching! Check out the other evaporative coolers that I've tested on the new playlist I created.
mine keeps turning on and off. the cable I had stopped working so I replaced it, but it still won't stay on,
Hello! I spend a lot of time at my desk, and really need something like this. Not sure what to buy - got any tips?
I just want something that works well in general - and is quiet
Check out the other evaporative coolers that I've tested on the new playlist I created. Thanks for watching!
excellent review
The flashing apparently means that there's something wrong with the power source.
Which portable cooler do you recommend instead?
Thanks for the video !
I don't really recommend any specific one, although the Arctic Air Pure Chill (2021 version) has worked well for me. I have a buyer's guide video out, and a playlist of all the units I've tested. Thanks for watching!
I just bought one and im having no problems with the smell. It just smells like a car ac. Does anyone know if they changed the filter?
I have not heard anything from Evapolar since I made that review. I welcome their response. Perhaps your water isn't as hard as ours, and it's not causing it to experience the issues that I had? I am still concerned about the materials used in the filter. Thanks for watching!
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel I see. I’m not sure how hard the water is. I’ve been using tap water and making sure I dry out the filter before I shut the fan off and that’s been working for me
As for smells, I've been using two EV1500's (purchased this summer) for over a month now, almost all day. I have experienced no smells. I use filtered water with a filter jug.
Eva polar should take notes.
So, have you found one that actually works🤔 my daughter really needs one as her husband won't let her turn the AC down at night and she is sweating to death!!!
Hi! Yeah there is a playlist that I just added. Plenty more to take a look at! Thanks for watching!
This is not an air cooler! It is completely the same thing if you put some ice cubes in a bowl and let it melt. Only, this "Air Cooler" will ad moisture to the air, making it feel much warmer than before.
Also, the air in the room where your freezer is (where the ice cubes are made), will get warmer.
This is such a commercial hoax. And it works because many people don't know how it works and what it does.
Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately, that is not really true. The act of water evaporating actually uses energy to occur. So the act of air evaporating has a cooling affect, by the absorption of heat from the air. (Like the cooling effect of the wind blowing on your skin when you sweat.) These types of systems are used as stand-alone systems in the Western US (especially in the desert areas) and are are also incorporated in high-efficiency rooftop mounted AC systems too! I have a video testing out another evaporative cooler coming up along with the science behind it. These coolers are not a panacea, and many companies do make bogus claims. For now, perhaps check out the Arctic Air video; I discuss the scientific testing in more detail there. Thanks for watching!
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel You are right, evaporation causes a cooling effect... inside the air cooler. The problem is, you don't live in your air cooler. And outside of the air cooler, that is where the heat that was substracted from the water, will go, and stays.
It's quite simple really: you can't generate cold air within a closed compartment! You just can't. You can split it, but in this case you bring them back together again (with moisture!!). It's as if you put a real mobile airco inside a room, but you don't blow the hot air outside. The room will warm up (quite fast). But hey, it (also) blows cold air.
This is the story you are telling people, that there's no need to get rid of the hot air. It's a scam, and you (should) know it!
Oh and why do some people really think it works? Well, they hold their hands in front of the blowing air cooler, which causes their skin to dry, resulting in a cooler skin, making them think the air has cooled down.
@@TheCuriousEngineerChannel Dear Curious Engineer, when I first wrote a reaction to your video, you responded very quickly. Which I appreciate.
After replying to your comment, I have been looking forward to reading a reaction from you again. But so far to no avail.
I am curious to know what you think. Please, enlighten us.
Thank you!
@@Shampooworld Hi! Thanks for he note! I felt it better to discuss in a video that walks through the principles and calculations. Plus tests and experiments on a few different new evaporative coolers. I'm hoping to get them out soon. Stay tuned!
@@Shampooworld I have an Evapolar EvaSmart and that thing definitely cools down the air. I have even measured it with my own thermometer to not rely on the temperatures that are shown on the device and it absolutely turns 28° air into 21° air. NO it is NOT cooling down the whole room. This is NOT an airconditioner. But it marvelously works to cool down the air at a desk and I sometimes even get goosebumps. I have rosacea and high temperatures give me a very painful burning rash, that thing 100% keeps those away as long as I don’t leave the desk for too long. It also works better then a cheaper „Air Cooler“ I bought before, I think because the other had a much shorter filter and it would just constantly dry up half way and not stay wet. The cartridge of the EvaPolar is huge and long by comparison, and I have noticed that it soaks up the water much better which seems to create the better cooling effect.
For temperatures up to 30° this works amazingly. Above that I think evaporative coolers get less effective unfortunately. But calling it a Hoax… No I absolutely have to disagree with that. Evaporative/ Swamp Coolers are a real thing and work great. In certain conditions! Once humidity gets above 60% the cooling effect lessens. But there is a huge difference between that cooler and JUST a ventilator. Once the filter is dry, the cooling effect is gone.
Did Evapolar ever get back to you?
They did not.
I believe it changes to tell you it has no water in it
This one did not. I think more expensive one does though? Thanks for watching.
Was your water filtered?
Yes. All water was filtered with a Berkey Water Filter.Thanks for watching!
As for smells, I've been using two EV1500's (purchased this summer) for over a month now, almost all day. I have experienced no smells. I use filtered water with a Brita filter jug.
Identical to arctic air but triple the price
Well, the EvaBreeze no matter if it is healthy or not, actually provides some evaporative cooling. The arctic air has at least not been a particularly impressive hit with me.
Had the same problem - with the Smart EV - and the cutomer service was awful, could not get it connected to the wifi. I would not purchase this product.
That's a bummer. That one looked pretty cool too! Thanks for watching!
Too damn expensive.