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Portacool Apex™ 500 Portable Evaporative Cooler
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May 13, 2026
Kelly
5 out of 5 stars review

This is perfect for small spaces

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this cooler. I live in Az and have a workshop that is not conditioned. It is too hot to work in during the summer. This has been perfect for me to direct into the area that I’m working in and stay perfectly comfortable. It’s not big enough for the whole shop, but it is great for cooling a small area.

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May 15, 2026
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Best cooler!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the best cooler I have ever purchased i have a 5000 sqft tire shop and it keeps us nice and cool all summer!

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May 11, 2026
Logan
5 out of 5 stars review

Apex 500 Review

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Top quality unit. If you’re on the fence just buy one. So awesome that you can run it from your phone.

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Mar 13, 2026
Fauricio
5 out of 5 stars review

Lower electricity consumption

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the Apex 500 to use in a small workshop and overall it has worked very well. It’s not an air conditioner, but the airflow is strong and when it passes through the wet cooling pads you can really feel the cooling effect, especially if the space has good ventilation. The unit feels well built, it’s easy to move thanks to the wheels, and it also uses very little electricity compared to other cooling systems, so it can run for hours without worrying too much about power consumption. The water tank lasts quite a while before needing to be refilled. In my experience, it’s a good solution for garages, workshops, or open spaces where you need to lower the temperature a bit and improve overall comfort.

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Mar 11, 2026
Portacool500
5 out of 5 stars review

Compact design for many applications.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] it's compact design allows me to move around the shop and include it in my personal work space. The directional controls are priceless! Notification reminders are extremely helpful. I find that adding ice to the holding tank makes for extra cooling! A good idea would be the option to insulate the holding tank to preserve the cooler water. Over all, it is phenomenal and a must have in the automotive world. This product really works and is easy to maintenance. Highly recommended to my co-workers and they are definitely considering the purchase!

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Feb 28, 2026
Johnny
5 out of 5 stars review

Best investment ever!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased two of these and has changed my summers hanging outside! They blow cool air and keep the temperature in our patio comfortable to be able to hang outside with friends and family. Well worth the money spent.

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May 6, 2026
Thomas Y.
4 out of 5 stars review

Works good

Works good everybody in the shop wants to be in my area on those really hot days or definitely recommend or anybody or especially somebody who sweats a lot in the heat

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May 12, 2026
Rob B
4 out of 5 stars review

Coverage area

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I liked the small space that it takes up when stored and the only thing I wish it had is a wider area of coverage for this price

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Feb 17, 2026
GLQC
4 out of 5 stars review

Amazing Cooler

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was purchased for a small team located inside of a factory with no AC on the factory floor. The team loves since it cools the small area within 10 minutes. They also like that the fan oscillates a bit so every corner of the area gets chilled. Negatives: This thing is very loud, even in a factory with constant machine noise. It can get difficult to add water to it, too.

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Feb 20, 2026
ToolGuyRonnie
4 out of 5 stars review

Apex 500

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We live in Las Vegas. In the summer temps average 110F or so. We have a pretty decent garage gym with strength equipment, rowers, and various other items from Rogue. The cooler works extremely well, and keeps the garage temps very pleasant. Draining the water every week is pretty easy with the twist off cap. If you don't change out the water, it tends to get moldy and leave a residue that you will need to clean. My only complaint is that the casters for the front wheels aren't stainless steel.

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