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Lifelong Kentuckian with a potential job op in Las Cruces.
In looking at housing, we think we want a short term rental that will accept a dog and then to buy once we have a feel for the area.
My question is in the title. What is a "Swamp Cooler" and how does that different from A/C? And while we are on the topic, what does "refrigerated air" mean? Is that the same as A/C or are we talking about the difference between a window unit and what we call "Central Air"? When I'm renting or buying, what can I expect with the different types of cooling?
If this goes down the way I think it will, I'll be working off Roadrunner Parkway and my husband will be working in Western El Paso. Suggestions on the best place to settle?
Also, need a hookup on good Vets and Doggy Day Care situations. I'm bringing a Corgi and have other dogs that will be joining us once we buy. That said, he's used to canine companionship and I want him to keep that (yes, he's spoiled). Any suggestions?
Lastly, I'm curious about water conservation and long-term sustainability. Yes, I've poked my head in other parts of this forum and have seen the answers, but I'm throwing it out there here too.
Thanks for being welcoming and inviting. I'll bring the bourbon with me and we can toast to new beginnings.
Location: In my cat's house, until she finds a better human servant
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Evaporative coolers (swamp coolers) are cheaper to run, you may appreciate the added humidity in a very, very dry climate (often single digit humidity- having spent several months in Kentucky, I know this is going to be a big adjustment from where you are now)
Drawbacks are they tend not to cool much if the humidity gets over say 30-40 percent, you have to have windows cracked open while they run (bad if you have allergies, dust etc) and if it’s much over 90 degrees they stop cooling well.
Refrigerated air is usually central AC but you’d want to verify that with any particular rental because some places they may just mean window units and not central ac.
Good luck and welcome to New Mexico
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