Evapolar EvaCHILL Portable Mini AC Unit EV-500

For starters, if you’re looking for something to cool an entire room, this is NOT the purchase to make!! That being said though, this is perfect if you need something to set up near you while sitting at a desk or something local like that. The air isn’t freezing by any means, but it’s definitely cool air and feels nice. It’s pretty energy efficient, easy to use, and the noise isn’t bad! It can get a bit loud on the 4th (highest) setting, but it’s not an annoying sound in my opinion. I do wish there was a line to show the max level the water can be because when I first got it I did make the mistake of overfilling it, so make sure you turn on the light to make it easy to see the water level as you’re filling it up. Otherwise, I have no real complaints about it! As long as you’re realistic in understanding that it’s for cooling a localized area rather than an entire room (unless that room is very small,) it works great for what it’s meant to do and I’d say is worth the purchase now that I’m entering my second summer of using it!

The evaporative cooling technology is old-school and under the right conditions it works great. This is NOT an air conditioner, so if you are expecting something similar to a window unit or car AC you will be disappointed. It can’t cool down a large, hot room. But what it can do, it does really well!

Where I live it can get really dry. My husband and I sleep in an upstairs bedroom that is always 10 degrees warmer than the rest of the house. In the winter if we lower the heater temperature, our daughter gets cold downstairs in her room. In the Sumner if we try to cool off the upstairs with our central AC, it freezes the downstairs. I have vintage windows that won’t hold a window unit, and if I open a window at night to sleep, my allergies go crazy.

This little cooler has been amazing to both drop the temperature and raise the humidity. Plus, the drier the air, the cooler it gets. Evap coolers dont work well in humid climate at all. I found that out when I lived in Texas.

I put a thermometer directly in front of the grill of the EvaChill as it was blowing, and in my 85 degree room with 21% humidity the air coming out was 68 degrees! I put the cooler right next to our bed, on my side, blowing across us… and my husband had to pull up the covers because it was cold.

I cannot say enough great things about this little machine. A full reservoir of water lasts about 3 hours in dry conditions. The tank is super easy to fill. It is cute and modern and small and innocuous. The fan is quiet and practically nonexistent compared to my air purifier. The highest setting makes quite a breeze, and the lowest is perfect to just humidify the air. It pumps out way more moisture than my cool mist humidifier. I LOVE not waking up with dry eyes.

I keep it next to the bed, but it would be great in a hot office or cubicle, too. I have only had it a few weeks and I use it every night, so I’m hoping it lasts.

Its like falling asleep in an ocean breeze. And a treat for anyone who suffers from hot flashes or night sweats. I LOVE EvaChill!

First allow me to say what the headline clearly states: This is not an air conditioner in any way, shape, or form. If you are seeking something that is going to cool a room down, this is not the product that is going to miraculously do that for you. In fact, I have searched high and low for a product that was like that only to realize that such things don’t exist unless you have a window unit or a the very least a window for ventilation tubing that connects to a true portable AC unit.

However, as a simple little desktop fan, it’s not bad. I don’t think it is worth the cost, nor do I believe in all the hype this product received when it became available. But it isn’t terrible. I could have bought something far cheaper and probably received a product that did the same thing. I would also like to note, that when I first received the item, it was defective, and I had to return it for a replacement. Still, I do think it is decent for what it is. And when compared to a regular fan of the same size, the water and filter aspect of this will give you a cooler breeze, just not a life changing one.

Initially, I love the product it is very cold. The description is correct as far as the cooling on the downside the bottom drips. initially, I love the product it is very cold. The description is correct as far as the cooling on the downside the bottom drips like crazy! When I was moving the product, I noticed my wood dresser was completely soaked. when I was moving the product, I noticed my wood dresser was completely soaked. Just be aware. You will have to have do you have a towel underneath it.

The Evapolar evaCHILL saved me a summer ago when there was a crazy heat wave in Oregon. Whew, it was hot. This helped me as a work from home so I just had this pointed at myself and helped keep me cool.

Extremely portable and easy to refill. I have since used this on trips or just to have some extra coolness without running the AC. The real star of why I think the product is worth the hype is due to Basalt fibers. A list of some features of using them below as to why I purchased:

⭐️ High Thermal Stability: Basalt fibers have excellent resistance to high temperatures, making them suitable for use in air conditioning systems where components may be exposed to heat.

✅ Vibration Dampening: Basalt fibers have good vibration-dampening properties, which can reduce noise and improve the overall user experience of a portable AC. This helped keep it quiet to me.

✅ Eco-Friendly: Basalt is a naturally occurring material, and the production of basalt fibers is more environmentally friendly compared to some synthetic fibers, making portable AC units more sustainable.

✅ Corrosion Resistance: Basalt fibers are resistant to corrosion, chemicals, and moisture, which is beneficial in the harsh environments often encountered by air conditioning units.

✅ Lightweight: Despite their strength, basalt fibers are relatively lightweight, which is ideal for portable AC units that need to be easily movable.

Hope this helps.