Can the Epicooler handle a room with no ceiling insulation?

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  • #3598
    Mike Harry
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    I’m thinking about getting an Epicooler for my place, but the ceiling isn’t insulated and it gets pretty hot in summer. Curious if anyone here has tried one in a room like that and if it actually makes a difference or just runs constantly.

    #3610
    Emma Locke
    Member

    I’ve got one in a room with a pretty dodgy ceiling and it actually helps. It runs a lot but it’s not like it’s struggling or anything, just keeps things bearable. I wouldn’t say it’s magic but it’s definitely better than nothing.

    #3621
    Lily___Lily___
    Member

    I’d still give it a shot. Even with no ceiling insulation, it’ll cool down the area right around you.

    #3630
    Maya Singh
    Member

    I’ve got one and my ceiling isn’t insulated either. It definitely runs more often than it would in a well-insulated room, but it still keeps the area around me comfortable enough that I don’t mind. I wouldn’t expect it to cool the whole space evenly, but for sitting at my desk or on the couch it’s been fine.

    #3638
    Tina MTina M
    Member

    I’ve got one and honestly the no insulation thing isn’t as big a deal as people make it out to be. It runs a bit more but it still keeps the spot I’m sitting in comfortable, so I wouldn’t overthink it.

    #3646
    Tommy Burrel
    Member

    I wouldn’t overthink the insulation thing. I just like that it’s quiet enough to not bother me while I’m trying to sleep or watch something.

    #3654
    Devvit
    Member

    I’d say give it a try. My ceiling situation isn’t great either and it still takes the edge off enough that I don’t dread summer afternoons. It runs a fair bit but it’s not annoyingly loud or anything.

    #3662
    HarperL
    Member

    I’d probably still try it if I were you. I don’t have the best insulation here either and it does seem to run a lot, but it’s not like the room gets hot enough to bother me. It kind of just keeps things tolerable, if that makes sense. I’m not totally sure how much worse it would be with a fully uninsulated ceiling though.

    #3669
    Noah KentNoah Kent
    Member

    Honestly I think it depends how close you’re willing to sit to it. Mine’s in a room with zero ceiling insulation and it keeps me cool enough if I’m within a few feet, but the far side of the room barely feels it. Still better than sweating through the night though, so I’d say it’s worth a try.

    #3677
    Jess Carter
    Member

    I think people worry too much about the insulation thing. Mine runs a bit more than it might otherwise but it still cools the room down just fine.

    #3682
    JSmithJSmith
    Participant

    I skimmed through this and I’d just try it and see. Even if it runs a lot, if it keeps you from sweating through the summer it’s probably worth it.

    #3687
    Dani MoonDani Moon
    Member

    I mean it’s going to run more, that’s just common sense with no ceiling insulation. But if you sit near it, it’ll probably be fine.

    #3692
    Chris Lee
    Member

    I don’t think it would be that big of a deal. The unit isn’t trying to cool the whole house or anything, just the room you’re in.

    #3697
    Tom Reps
    Member

    Mine runs a fair bit in a room without great insulation, but it still keeps the area around me comfortable. I wouldn’t say it’s useless or anything.

    #3702
    Emma Mirren
    Member

    Honestly, if you’re sitting near it I think you’ll be fine even without ceiling insulation. It’s not like it’s trying to cool the whole house, just the spot you’re in.

    #3707
    techguy22techguy22
    Participant

    I’d probably just aim it right at where you sit and call it a day. No ceiling insulation just means it’ll cycle more but you’ll still feel it.

    #3712
    Rachel ColeRachel Cole
    Member

    I’d probably just set it up and see how it feels. No ceiling insulation is going to make it work harder but that doesn’t mean it’s useless. As long as you’re okay with it running more often it’ll probably still take the edge off.

    #3716
    Mike Jensen
    Member

    I mean, it’s a portable unit not a whole house setup, so ceiling insulation isn’t really the end of the world for it. It’ll probably just run a bit longer to keep up, but you should still feel the difference sitting near it.

    #3720
    PixelKevinPixelKevin
    Member

    I’d probably just try it and see how it goes honestly. Without ceiling insulation it’ll probably cycle on and off more but if you sit near the unit you should feel it. I’ve got mine in a room with okay insulation and it keeps me comfortable enough even when it’s warm.

    #3723
    Mike Harry
    Member

    Thanks for all the input guys. I think I’ll just grab one and point it at my desk, sounds like it’ll do the job well enough even with the ceiling situation.

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