The evaporative cooler is used with the door open in a 12x14 room. It isn't an air conditioner, but cools an object (aka person). Positioning the unit approx. 4 feet away from me, it keeps me comfortable all day. I add ice with the water.

i was very disappointed. it works about as well as a good fan. i am returning it as i need something that will really cool down my 100 square feet.

We live in Phoenix Az and as long as its dry out the cooler works great, keep in mind folks this is not an air conditioner or intended to drastically cool down your house/condo. But it does a great job in our master bedroom to bring down the temp about...