A swamp cooler is arguably one of the best inventions the world has been blessed with. It is a simple, effective, and energy-efficient way to enjoy cool air in the summertime. And even now, there are new designs-non-powered swamp coolers that allow you to enjoy cool air in places without electricity supply like summer camps, hikes, etc.
Maintaining a swamp cooler is not expensive. Compared to an air conditioner unit, the cost of maintaining a swamp cooler is bliss to the ears. However, it is also essential for you, the user, to know just how to go about cleaning out your swamp cooler. This way, you can save yourself a few bucks and feel proud acing one more DIY project!
Maintaining and cleaning a swamp cooler is not a frequent exercise and can be done once every month; this is especially important during summer when it gets hotter and drier. Because while cooling, swamp coolers also filter air, thereby sucking in pollutants such as smoke and odors, cleaning is vital to prevent inhaling harmful fungus and bacteria that build up over time.
To maintain a healthy swamp cooler, ensure you:
- Replace the water pads when a cooling season is starting. Then every month that you use it, check for dirt. When it gets dirty, replace it. The logic behind clean air from swamp coolers is “the cleaner the pads, the safer and more efficient the cooler is”.
- When the cooler is not in use, ensure you empty the drip pan to avoid storing stagnant water that can become a breeding ground for fungi and bacteria.
- At the start of a dry season, ensure you clean everything out. The accumulated dust and dirt over the months would still be there. Cleaning out a swamp cooler does not require many technicalities and brain work. It is a simple cleaning process any adult can perform. To do this:
- Check out for holes or strips and mend if any.
- Remove the cooler’s casing. A swamp cooler has three sides, locate the clips used in securing the panels and release them to open.
- Clean. If your cooler has been covered, you might not encounter so much dust compared to if you left it open. In the event that it is dusty, clean with soap and water. If, however, your cooler has mineral build-up from previous use, then you might need to use a descaling agent suitable for an evaporative cooler to clear it.
- If you had earlier disconnected the hose, now is the best time to fix it. To fix it securely, you can use a plier.
- Replace the casing you earlier unscrewed. Then run a system, check to be certain everything is functioning well, and you are good to go!
