• Persons must be aged 60 years of over or under age 60 years with a disability
• Must reside within Gila County
• Must not have the resources (people or financial) to perform this service themselves
• Persons whose incomes are at or below federal poverty level have priority for services on this program as the funding is limited.

We serve approximately 90 persons annually, fifty percent (50%) of those assisted must reside within the City of Globe town boundaries as we receive 50% of the funding from the City for the purpose of serving their constituents.

This program operates from during cooling season only (April through September).

To apply or for more information contact:
Gila County Housing Services Department
Estelle Belarde, Administrative Assistant
Phone:   (928) 425-7631, ext. 8685
Fax:  (928) 425-9468
Physical Address:   5515 S. Apache Ave. Suite 200, Globe, AZ 85501

Evaporative Cooling Tips
Some simple things to do to help keep your evaporative cooler running all season long:

• Be sure to clean and re-coat/oil parts and install new pads prior to starting your cooler for the summer.
• Run 1 gallon of white vinegar through the cooler at least twice during the season to help reduce lime/hard water build-up.
• Put a capful of fabric softener in the cooler water at least once a week to help soften the water, or purchase products specifically for this at your local hardware store.
• Make sure you have enough air flow into the house to keep the cooler motor from overworking by opening several windows. An easy way to see if you have enough air flow is to open your door to go outside, if the door has a lot of resistence, then you do not have adequate air flow and need to open more windows. 
• Drain and cover your cooler at the end of the season, also drain the water line to avoid breakage due to freezing.
• Cover with a canvas cover after the season is over.
• These are just some simple tips that a homeowner can do themselves to help the cooler last longer and run better.