What kind of maintenance does a swamp cooler require?
Larger window and roof mounted swamp coolers typically need to be maintained at the beginning of the cooling season (usually around May or June), as well as the end of fall, depending on the location. To maintain large swamp coolers, be sure to have all of the necessary tools at hand. A screw driver will be needed to remove screws for the access panel, wrenches or pliers to hook up the water supply, and an oil can for oiling the motor. Use a garden hose for cleaning up any debris and a flashlight to help you view inside the corners of the unit for anything that might clog the air or water passage. If the swamp cooler is mounted on the roof, you will have to climb up to perform the maintenance. Please be sure to take any and all necessary precautions when maintaining any outside cooling unit. Maintaining a portable swamp cooler is quite a bit easier than maintaining a larger unit. In fact, most portable swamp coolers do not require much maintenance at all, other than adding water to the
