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Refrigerated or Evaporative: Which Cooling Do I Need?

Choosing cooling shouldn’t be complicated. Here’s the simple way to pick what works for your space – without the jargon.

The 10-second answer

  • Choose Refrigerated (standard air conditioner) if your area is mostly closed (doors/windows shut).

 

  • Choose Evaporative if your area is open or breezy (roller doors up, marquee, outdoor-adjacent) and the air is dry.

Not sure? Call 1300 447 247 and we’ll match it in a minute.

 

How they feel in real life

Refrigerated Air Conditioning

  • Feels cool and dry.
  • Works in any weather.
  • Best for: offices, meeting rooms, retail, IT rooms, aged care.

 

Evaporative Cooling

  • Feels like a fresh, cool breeze.
  • Loves dry heat, needs airflow (doors/windows open).
  • Best for: warehouses, workshops, event spaces, big open areas.

 

Common scenarios

  • Open warehouse with roller doors up: Evaporative (huge, cool airflow across work zones).
  • Closed office or meeting room: Refrigerated (quiet, steady comfort).
  • IT/server corner: Refrigerated (reliable cooling).
  • Marquee/event space with lots of fresh air: Evaporative (cool breeze where people gather).

 

Cost & practicality

  • Power: Evaporative usually uses less electricity.
  • Water: Evaporative needs water (tank refills or hose).
  • All-weather reliability: Refrigerated wins when it’s humid or conditions change through the day.

 

What setup looks like

  • Refrigerated: We roll it in, place it neatly and run hot air out a window/ceiling gap. You keep doors/windows closed.
  • Evaporative: We roll it in, connect/fill water and aim the cool air where you need it. Keep doors/windows open so air can move through.

 

Hire it with CRS

  • Refrigerated: Portable air conditioners suitable for offices
  • Evaporative: Industrial coolers for warehouses, workshops and events.
  • Fast delivery, set-up, and support across QLD (incl. Townsville, Mackay, Cairns), VIC, NSW and more.

 

Still deciding?

Tell us: room size, how open it is and how humid it gets. We’ll recommend the right unit and get it to you fast.

 

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