Basic Portable Swamp Cooler Maintenance Tips

How do you keep your portable swamp cooler in the best shape for many years? The best way is to stick to a strict maintenance routine. Now swamp coolers are built to withstand varying weather conditions when deployed outdoors and so you can expect to use them for a long time. The following maintenance tips are advised:

1. Read the user’s manual carefully: The first thing to do is to study the accompanying user’s manual carefully and take note of such things like the power rating, best environmental conditions for use, stated power source, and maintenance guidelines listed there. The manual will help you to understand the best way to keep your swamp cooler for a long time.
2. Use the recommended power rating: If the power source is rated 13 A. do not use a 15 A power outlet for it or vice-versa. This may slowly reduce the working efficiency of your swamp cooler. The same does for the recommended power source. If your appliance is not inverter compatible, you may damage it if you connect it to an inverter or fashion a battery for it.
3. Clean the visible parts regularly: The tank, pump, air duct, and louvers should be cleaned regularly to remove slime, mineral deposits ,and dust particles respectively. These deposits may reduce the cooling efficiency if left to accumulate for some time.
4. Unplug and seal the cooler when not in use: Always your swamp cooler if it is not in use. This prevents voltage fluctuations that may damage the electrical parts. If you are leaving the device unused for more than a month, it is best to keep it sealed in an airtight wrap. This prevents dust and other agents that may damage the appliance.
5. Position your swamp cooler away from walls: Using a swamp cooler so close to a wall may limit airflow and decrease the working efficiency. It is best to place the cooler where there is steady and unrestricted airflow.
6. Replace worn body parts promptly: Check for leaks, blocked tubes, perforated or blocked air filters, etc., and replace them as needed. Do not leave worn parts as the portable swamp cooler works or the damage may be extensive. For example, a leaky water tank may cause a short circuit in the electrical parts if not replaced on time. It may also reduce the cooling effect.

Always contact a qualified technician if you need further assistance. Never attempt to fix technical issues on your own.