On Feb 23, 7:27*am, "Malcom \"Mal\" Reynolds" atlas-
wrote:
Local University has the following surplus for sale for $500. I live in
a dry hot summer environment and wonder if they are prone to more than
the average amount of maintenance/repair. I have about 1000 sq ft of
living area

AIR CONDITIONER OASYS CRS 1000, INCLUDES MANUAL, DIRECT/INDIRECT AC
UNIT. 69" H X 24" W X 35" D



If you live in a hot dry area you might find an evaporative cooler
cheaper to buy and run.
Apart from the fan, no moving parts, little electricity, just uses
water
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air_con...rative_coolers

I have a brother in Australia who has one, works well.