Hello. My name is Erik Martin and I am a reporter for HomeStyle, a nationally syndicated home improvement/design section published weekly in newspapers across the country (you can view HomeStyle article examples at omaha.com/inspiredhome). I’m looking to interview HVAC and evaporative cooling/swamp cooling experts for the following article: PORTABLE EVAPORATIVE COOLING: Why it's worth considering a portable evaporative/swamp cooling device for your home's exterior – whether it's the patio, garden, pool, garage or other area. Below is a list of questions I’m seeking answers to. I can either conduct a phone or email interview (with the latter, please email me back full-sentence written responses that I can use as quotes). My deadline is noon
central time, Wednesday, July 20
.QUESTIONS:1. Why is purchasing an portable evaporative cooler/portable swamp cooler unit worth the investment?2. Who is this product ideal for (provide a scenario example, a target consumer, and areas of the country) and why?3. Where is this product best placed outdoors, in your opinion (e.g., patio, garden, pool, garage, etc.)? Please cite real world or hypothetical examples of how/when/why this product can best be used.4. How has the technology/features/benefits of portable evaporative cooling units improved over the years? How long has this type of product been on the market?5. What are the pros and cons of portable evaporative cooling devices? What do they typically cost?6. Do you know of any manufacturers and retailers who make and sell these products that you can name?7. Any other thoughts, tips or suggestions on this topic?8. What is your full name, title, company, city/state location, and email address?
Keywords
HVAC, evaporative cooling expert, swamp cooling expert
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