How to fix swamp cooler smell. Swamp coolers are the ultimate breeding ground for bacteria and bad odors. All the dust that comes in from the outside collects on the air filters and the wet water pads. After a few days in the summer heat, the smell is inevitable. Swamp coolers stink naturally. Especially, when they鈥檙e used a lot. So, let鈥檚 have a look at how you can get rid of the smell by cleaning your swamp cooler. ...
Whether a swamp cooler works depends on the climate in your area. In this article, we鈥檙e having a quick glance at all US states and whether swamp coolers work there or not. Quick answer: Swamp coolers work in almost every US state during the afternoon, because that is the driest time of the day. Using a swamp cooler all day and throughout the year only makes sense in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. ...
Can you run a swamp cooler all day? How humid will your living space be? And is there a risk of the electronics blowing up? Quick answer: Yes, you can run a swamp cooler all day. Swamp coolers do not add humidity to your room indefinitely, because they run at room temperature (and don鈥檛 boil the water like a kettle). Also, they run on very little electric power, so they don鈥檛 overheat. To maximize running time, lubricate the fan every year. ...
Can a swamp cooler catch on fire? What happens when they run out of water? Quick answer: A swamp cooler will not catch fire, even when the water runs out. Swamp coolers run on low wattages, which makes overheating highly unlikely. Swap coolers are the safest cooling devices (together with fans). Do swamp coolers overheat when they run out of water? A swamp cooler is a fan that blows air through wet sponge. ...
There are very few swamp coolers that are actually good. In this article, we鈥檙e looking at the 3 best swamp coolers to use in a bedroom. Quick answer: The best bedroom swamp coolers are the Hessaire MC37M and MC18M models. Their water tanks last for a full night if you run them on half-power. Alternatively, you can connect them to a tap for continuous refills. After checking my 3 different recommendations, we will also have a look at whether it makes sense to run a swamp cooler in your bedroom and see if there are better alternatives for you. ...
Garages get very hot in the summer. Let鈥檚 have a look at the best swamp coolers specifically for garages! When I looked for garage swamp coolers online, I was actually a bit surprised by the lack of information about garage swamp coolers. I mean, when you look for garage swamp coolers, you want a sturdy, durable, and maintainable device, that will last you for many summers. You usually don鈥檛 care about looks. You don鈥檛 want plastic screws. You want a swamp cooler that can take a hit, and which you can easily move around the garage. ...
Your evaporative cooler is not turning on? In this article, you鈥檙e getting a complete list of things you should inspect before you declare your evaporative cooler dead. We鈥檙e going to check the most common issues and their fixes. And along the way, you鈥檙e going to learn a bunch about the inner workings of your cooler. Quick answer: An evaporative cooler won鈥檛 turn on if it does not receive electric power. This could be due to a broken wall outlet, power cord, or blown fuse. But broken parts such as blown electronics, water damage, or an empty water tank can also stop your evaporative cooler from turning on. ...
Your swamp cooler is not blowing cold air? In this article, I guide you through fixing your swamp cooler. To do that, we鈥檙e going to check the different possible reasons why your swamp cooler is not blowing cold air. For each cause, I list a way to test for this cause and one or more methods to fix it. Quick answer: A swamp cooler is not blowing cold air when the fan does not blow air or when the water pads are not soaked. Possible causes include a broken fan, clogged air filters, a broken water pump, or clogged water lines. Usually, cleaning the clogged parts, replacing air filters, and checking the connection points of the water lines solves the issue. ...
Your swamp cooler is making noise? In this article, we鈥檙e going to cover the most common noise types, including humming, screeching, buzzing, and more. For each noise, you鈥檙e going to learn where it comes from and how you can fix it. Quick answer: Swamp coolers often make humming, gurgling and crackling noises. These are expected. You can reduce these normal noises with anti-vibration pads. Screeching, buzzing, scratching and banging noises are signs of unlubricated parts, loose parts, or faulty electronics. You can fix these noises with silicone lubricant, by tightening the parts in place, or by replacing the noisy parts. ...
Your window AC is making noise? In this article, we鈥檒l cover all the different noise types in window ACs. For each noise, we check whether it is dangerous, the cause for the noise, and, of course, how to fix it (if necessary). Quick answer: Window AC noises are usually not dangerous. But scratching, whistling or banging noises indicate larger failures in your window AC which you have to address. The most common cause for window AC noises is broken parts in the compressor or fan, such as broken bearings or broken brackets which allow the fan or compressor to jump around in your window AC. ...