The most frustrating thing about summer is wanting to cool down but fearing dryness. Turn on the air conditioner, and after a while your skin feels tight, your throat aches, and you even have to get up in the middle of the night to apply moisturizer. Use just a regular fan, and all it blows is hot air, making you feel drier the longer it runs. It wasn’t until I started using this humidifying evaporative air cooler that I realized summer can actually be cool without the dryness.

   The biggest difference between this one and ordinary evaporative air coolers is that it combines "cooling" and "humidifying" in one unit. It has a large-capacity water tank system – 30L in the main body plus an additional 4L in the top compartment. After pouring in tap water, when the air passes through the honeycomb cooling pad, it not only lowers the temperature (by 5-8℃ compared to room temperature) but also blows out with fine moisture. Unlike air conditioners that "suck away moisture," this one actually acts like a "moisture supplement" for the air.

  It’s especially ideal for renters and small spaces. Unlike air conditioners that require drilling for installation or come with clunky outdoor units you have to move around, this one is ready to use just by plugging it in—you can easily move it between the living room, bedroom, and study. On weekends, when I hang laundry on the balcony, I just roll it over. The cool air dries the clothes, and it also quickly gets rid of the stuffy heat on the balcony. What’s more, the moisture even helps water the green plants there by the way—it’s a win-win. The biggest surprise, though, is how economical it is: it uses only 1/10 of the electricity an air conditioner does, so running it all day costs just a few cents. It’s perfect for office workers who worry about high air conditioning bills.

  If your summer is always bothered by the "heat plus dryness" issue, why not give this humidifying evaporative air cooler a try? You might just fall in love with it like I did.