The SF-616 Evaporative Air Cooler works wonderful in dry desert areas to help cool. Much more efficient than an air conditioner the SF-616 uses a 3 dimensional cellulose pad to absorb water and spread humidity though the home to cool it down. With a remote control the SF-616 is easy to set the fan mode and speed from your arm chair.The rotating louver on the SF-616 allows the Evaporative Cooler to reach more areas of the room in a quick manner. Sit back and relax because you can set a timer and keep for up to seven and a half hours!For a cool home and the simplicity of an evaporative cooler the SF-616 from Sunpentown if for you!