How much maintenance does a swamp cooler require?
Typically, the larger window- and roof-mounted swamp coolers require maintenance at the beginning of the cooling season (usually around May or June) and at the end of the fall season, depending on the location. To maintain large swamp coolers, be sure to have all of the necessary tools at hand. A screwdriver will be needed to remove screws from the access panel, wrenches or pliers should be ready to hook-up the water supply, and an oil can should be close-by for oiling the motor of the swamp cooler. Use your garden hose for cleaning up any debris, and a flashlight to help view the corners of the cooling unit for anything that may clog the air or water passage in the swamp cooler. If the swamp cooler is mounted on the roof, it means that you will have to climb to take proper care of your swamp cooler. Please be sure to take all of the necessary precautions when maintaining any type of outside cooling unit. Maintaining a portable swamp cooler is quite a bit easier than maintaining a larg
