Your local Evaporative Cooler specialists
Martin Heating & Cooling install, replace and repair Evaporative Cooling systems in Geelong & Melbourne’s West
As authorized service agents for several major manufacturers, including Brivis, Rinnai, Braemar, Breezair & Coolair, we’re proud to be the trusted choice for both homeowners and the brands themselves.
For personalised advice, call us on 1300 146 525 or fill out our online enquiry form. Or for those who like to do their own research, keep scrolling for helpful information Evaporative Cooling features and costs…
Why Install Evaporative Cooling?
What is Evaporative Cooling?
Evaporative Cooling is a popular whole-house cooling solution for Geelong & Melbourne homes.
They are very economical to run and have a mild cool feel, which has been described as a fresh breeze running through your house.
Evaporative Coolers, also known as Evaporative Air Conditioners, are a cooling unit which sits on top of your roof and is connected to a series of ducts and outlets throughout your home.
The rooftop unit draws in fresh outdoor air. The air travels through pads which have been dampened by water, which not only cools the air, but also filters dust and other pollutants. This gives the cooled air a fresh, natural feel.
A fan pushes the cool air throughout the house via a series of ducts and vents. This is where science takes over. You need to open windows in the rooms you want cooled. The incoming cool air pushes the hot air out of the window. Now you have a cool, refreshing breeze running through your house.
As they only need electricity to run a fan and water pump, Evaporative Cooling is extremely energy efficient, with running costs often compared to that of a ceiling fan!
As Evaporative Cooling relies on evaporating moisture from wet filter pads, they work best in dry heat, making them a popular choice for Victorian homes.
Evaporative Coolers sit on top of your roof.
For this reason, your house needs to have room in your roof for the ducts.
While they are commonly paired with Gas Ducted Heaters to give you whole-house heating and cooling and can use the same controller, they do need their own series of ducts.
Note: Placement of your Evaporative Cooler is very important for future servicing and warranty purposes. Don’t risk a non-compliant install, ensure your installers are familiar with manufacturer and OHS requirements. Also be aware if you get solar panels installed, your installers need to refer to the manufacturers Evaporative Cooler installation manual so your Cooler can still be accessed for servicing and repairs.
In order to work out which size Evaporative Cooler is required for your home, a member from our design team will need to carry out Cooling Load Calcuation. Both Kilowatts and Airflow Litres Per Second need to be determined to find the right model for your home.
The calculation takes into consideration the size of the rooms required to be cooled, as well as the ceiling height.
Evaporative Cooing Features
Evaporative Cooling doesn’t have that many optional features, but that’s part of why we love them. They are simple, effective and cheap to run.
If you have a Gas Ducted Heater, they can use the same controller. And while you cannot use zoning with them, you don’t need to! You control the rooms you want cooled by opening doors and windows in that room.
Evaporative Cooling is by far the most economical way to cool your house.
It is up to 75% more energy efficient than refrigerated cooling.
As Evaporative Coolers only use electricity to run and fan and water pump, their running costs have been compared to the cost of running a ceiling fan!
Evaporative Coolers do not recycle air, they continuously draw fresh air from outside.
As the air is drawn into the Evaporative Cooler, it is filtered by water, removing impurities and pollens from the air.
You can also use your Evaporative Cooler in fan-only mode, effectively turning your cooler into a whole-house fan.
A great way to circulate fresh air throughout your home.
Choice of 3 colours – Charcoal, Terracotta Red & Beige
Available in both Classic profile & Slimline profile, which are sloped to sit against your roof.
There are different wall-mounted controllers for different budgets and feature requirements.
For those who like a simple on/off with fan and temperature control, there are basic manual controllers.
Programmable wall controllers allow for more control over your system and use of features such as WIFI, daily and weekly programs and allow you to also control your Gas Ducted Heater.
For technology fans, you can upgrade to a touchscreen controller.
Brivis Evaporative Cooler standard features include:
- Tough UV protected plastic casing, built for Australian conditions
- Self Cleaning water pump
- Winterseal – prevent unwanted drafts and heat escaping during winter
- Automatically refreshes the tank with clean water after a set amount of cycles
- Removes stagnant water when not in use
- Available in 3 colours
- Quiet operation
Optional features include:
- Slimline profile
- Aquasave – save up to 45% on water consumption
- Motorised winter seal
Up to 9 years extended warranty available on Brivis Evaporative Coolers
Evaporative Cooing Installation & Running Costs
Evaporative Coolers are known for their low running costs.
As they run on electricity and use only a small amount of electricity, those with rooftop solar PV systems can benefit by offsetting their running costs.
The cost to supply and install Evaporative Cooling varies depending on:
- The size of the Evaporative Cooler your house requires
- Whether its an entire new install (where you need ducts & vents installed) or a replacement unit only
- How many ducts and vents you need
- Features you want eg. slimline profile
Replacement Evaporative Cooling units (using existing ducts & vents) start from $3,000 fully installed
New Brivis Evaporative Coolers (including ducts & vents) start from approximately $4,600 fully installed
Fill out our easy online Enquiry form and receive a customised quote for your home.
All of our quoted prices are fully inclusive fixed prices, including any electrical works required, no sneaky hidden costs!
The running costs of your Evaporative Cooler will depend on various factors including:
- Your house size
- Your electricity tariff
- How often you use it and for how long
Check out our Cooling System Selection guide and compare running costs.
While we service and repair all brands, we only recommend and install heating & cooling systems which have a proven track record for quality, value for money and longevity.
In our experience of servicing all brands of Evaporative Coolers, Brivis units are reliable, have a long track record and are made in Australia for Australian conditions.
They also come with 5 years parts and labour warranty, extendable up to 9 years warranty with Brivis Service Advantage Program.
Servicing Geelong & Melbourne's West
At Martin Heating & Cooling, we’re proud to service a wide area that spans the Geelong region and half of Melbourne.
Our goal is to deliver the highest quality heating, cooling and hot water solutions to our customers wherever they are located.
Authorised service agents for Brivis, Rinnai, Braemar, Breezair & Coolair
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