Does the Glacier Breeze actually cool or just blow air?

I think it’s just how these things work honestly. They’re not gonna give you that cold AC blast. The damp feeling means it’s doing its evaporative thing, you just need low humidity for it to actually feel cool.

I think that damp feeling is just what these things do, it’s not a big deal. Works fine for me when I just want some air moving on my desk without the full AC. I’d say it’s fine for what it is.

It’s basically a swamp cooler in a tiny box, so the damp air is part of the deal. I noticed right away it’s not gonna blast cold like a window unit, but it does take the edge off if you sit close enough. I mostly use mine on low speed next to my monitor and it keeps me from getting stuffy.

Pretty sure that damp feeling is just how it works. It’s not gonna feel like an AC unit, it’s more of a breeze with some moisture.

Never bothered with the ice chamber. I just use it as a basic fan that adds a little moisture. It’s not gonna replace an AC but it keeps the air from getting stale. Works fine for what it is.

I think it’s more of a damp fan situation than actual cold air, but that’s kind of what I expected from something that small.

Linda, one thing worth trying before you write it off as just a damp fan: evaporative cooling only really drops the temperature when the air is dry. On a muggy day it'll feel exactly like you described, but in dry heat, sitting close and using the ice chamber makes a noticeable difference for me. So it's less that it doesn't cool and more that it only cools under the right conditions.