Swamp Cooler Maintenance Tips

It would be nice to never have to worry about equipment and whether it worked or not. Sadly, that is not how life goes. Most technical equipment need to be checked regularly to make sure it works correctly, and swamp coolers are no exception.

Imagine your swamp cooler like it is a car. A car requires its oil to be changed, its tires rotated, its battery recharged, etc to make sure that it is taken care of. An HVAC motor also needs to regular attention for it to work its best.

When using your swamp cooler turn on the water pump at least five minutes before you turn on the fan, so that the pads are saturated with water first. It will work best when it is used when temperatures are 85 degrees or higher. This will save on water usage and energy, both of which will save you money.

Be sure that you give your swamp cooler the proper maintenance. Check the fan belt to be sure it isn\’t sagging. If it is visibly sagging more than about an inch it should be replaced.

Cooler pads also need to be in good shape. There also should not be any cracks, holes, or leaks in the casement or the tray of the swamp cooler. If you notice any of these problems an air conditioning repairmen should be called.

The water should be at its proper level in the tray for it to work properly. The water should reach just below the top of the tray, and can be adjusted with the float arm if it doesn\’t. Be sure that everything else is in working form, including the pump and motor.

It is also important to prepare for the winter once the weather turns colder. Because the cold months will harden any buildup that is left in the tray, be sure to clean out the tray at the end of the summer. Once you are done cleaning, drain all the water completely from the tray.

You will no longer be using the swamp cooler during the winter, so it is important to turn off the water line to it. This will prevent the water line from freezing. Remove the panels during the wintertime every month or so to clean out any debris that gets caught inside to keep the pads from getting ruined by leaves and debris.

It\’s important to have a trustworthy plumber to take care of your plumbing needs and air conditioning, and heating

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