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Your evaporative cooler is not turning on? In this article, you’re getting a complete list of things you should inspect before you declare your evaporative cooler dead. We’re going to check the most common issues and their fixes. And along the way, you’re going to learn a bunch about the inner workings of your cooler. Quick answer: An evaporative cooler won’t 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’re 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’re going to cover the most common noise types, including humming, screeching, buzzing, and more. For each noise, you’re 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’ll 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. ...

Are blue flame or infrared heaters better? The answer is: Blue flame and infrared heaters are almost the same. Together, we’re going to myth bust blue flame and infrared heater differences. And after reading this article, you know exactly which heater to pick. Quick answer: Technically, infrared heaters are better than blue flame heaters since they radiate some of the heat into the room. Blue flame heaters emit hot air which rises upward. So, infrared heaters have a slightly better heat distribution. However, practically, blue flame and infrared heaters both produce radiant and convection heat. So, the main difference is looks. Heating output, gas usage, and efficiency are equal. ...

What is the safest propane heater? When it comes to propane heater safety, everybody is claiming different things. In this article, I am going to uncover propane heater safety myths and tell you only the facts that everybody agrees on. For an experiment, I bought a propane heater, and actually tried to burn things. And I measured propane heater temperatures using a laser thermometer. Based on the measurements, you can tell what is and what isn’t a safe propane heater. ...

Are Mr. Heaters safe to use in a tent? Many use Mr. Heater Buddys (and other models) as their primary outdoor heat source. They are great in cabins, RVs, and in workshops. But can you use a Mr. Heater in your tent? In this article, we will check whether Mr. Heaters can ignite or melt tent walls and whether they emit carbon monoxide. And of course, we will check whether it’s possible to run a Mr. Heater for a full night in a tent. ...

Are Mr. Heater Buddy heaters any good? Everybody recommends Mr. Heaters all the time. So, I bought one. Together we will have a look at how good they really are. I am going to be extra critical in this article and pay attention to all the fine-grained details that other websites leave out. Let’s uncover the truth about Mr. Heater! Quick answer: Mr. Heater Buddy heaters are not good for everyone. They get over >1,000°F. Their protection grid can’t prevent fire. And on a 1-pound propane bottle, a Mr. Heater lasts only for 5.4h on the lowest setting. So, they don’t last a full night unless you bring a larger propane tank. However, these issues are present in all propane heaters with the same heat output. ...

Your space heater is smoking? Immediately unplug it from the wall outlet! Then, grab a tea (or whatever you like) and make yourself comfortable. After reading this article, you will know exactly what to do about your smoking space heater. We will check whether you should get a new one, and if not, how to fix the most likely causes of your space heater smoking. Quick answer: Space heaters usually smoke from the heating elements, the internal power electronics, the power cord, or the case. Smoking heating elements usually indicate dust. Clean them with rubbing alcohol. If smoke comes out the inside, then check the electronics for blown parts and replace them. Similarly, check your power cord for issues and replace it if necessary. ...

Can you use a gas stove as a heater? Especially in emergencies, when there is no electricity and even central heating turns off, you need a backup heat source. If you have a gas stove at home, then using it could be an option. In this article, we’re going to check everything you need to know about emergency heating using your gas stove. And you’re going to learn about better (and more cost-efficient) alternatives to gas stoves. ...