How Do You Clean Swamp Coolers After Storage?
Spring has definitely arrived when you see your neighbors outside getting their swamp coolers ready for the summer season. Set aside an hour to get yours cleaned and ready. Replacing the old cooler pad is one of many steps in cleaning your cooler unit for the summer. Poke your head into the unit and make sure everything is lubricated, in good condition and in proper working order. Only then is your swamp cooler clean and ready for another year of steady use. Remove the cooler pillow from the swamp cooler shaft and store it in a dry place. Turn on the main water supply to the swamp cooler. Remove the cooler cover, clean it, allow it to dry, fold it, and store it in a dry place for the summer. Remove each side panel from the main cooler unit and carefully climb down the ladder with one side panel at a time. Using pliers or channel locks, carefully remove the cooler pad retainers from each side panel so they are out of the way. Remove them completely if possible. Remove the used pads and
