Choose the Right Time of Day
To produce a cooling effect, your evaporative cooler depends on large temperature differences between your cooling pads, water, and the outside air. To achieve the best results, operate your unit during the warmest part of the day.
Additionally, pay attention to the humidity. Your cooler will not work effectively if the humidity reaches higher than 50% So on rainy days, use your ceiling fans instead.
Remove the swamp cooler’s plug from the outlet and check the cord and device for any external damage. Dust and dirt that have accumulated on the vents and the casing surrounding the electrical cord should be removed using a damp cloth. To get rid of dirt and grime, avoid using abrasive scrub brushes, chemicals, or detergents. Prior to restarting, let the swamp cooler rest for three to six hours. If it functions properly on low, increase the speed setting. Functional issues are frequently resolved by cleaning, resting, and restarting a swamp cooler.
Avoid leaving a swamp cooler unattended for extended periods of time without turning off the water supply and draining the tank of any remaining water. Uncirculated water can become stagnant and eventually damage internal components.
Maintain the manufacturers required water level inside the swamp cooler. Check the water level in your appliance while it’s running. Don’t touch the electrical components while checking the water level or anywhere near them. The Air-n-Water. com website advises maintaining a water level that touches the water line, which is positioned just below the tank’s top. If the water level isn’t right, unplug the swamp cooler and adjust the float arm. When the water level is high enough to keep the internal pads damp, a swamp cooler only functions properly. On the high setting, the swamp cooler might not function if the pads begin to dry out.
Replace swamp cooler pads when they show signs of wear. Clean pads absorb water and help with the evaporation process.
Determine if the motor is malfunctioning. As directed by the manufacturer in the user manual, switch off the swamp cooler and remove the fan belt. Restart the swamp cooler and run the motor on high. You need to replace the motor if it only runs at low speed, makes chugging noises as if it can’t handle the load, or stops functioning altogether. Hire a pro or adhere to your manual’s motor replacement instructions
Introduction: How to Fix Your Swamp Cooler (“Overclock” It 50%)
Swamp coolers work ok until it reaches 94 degrees. At that point, they also stop cooling because the pump is unable to keep the pads wet with enough water. So by increasing the amount of water going to the pads by 50% the unit cools the house down faster, and the pads dont dry out