Making the Best Use of Your Evaporative Cooler

Heating pumps can be the most energy-efficient cooling systems but most homes are fitted with evaporative coolers. An evaporative cooler is a box shaped appliance that lets air pass through. The fan inside pulls in the air from outside the house and emits it into the house. The cool air that comes through it comes from the water stored at the bottom of the appliance. To effectively cool the house, it is best to keep the pads, at the bottom of the appliance, damp and not soaked.

It is easy to adjust the air the flows from the cooler. This usually depends on the air balance and the climate control in the home. There is a big chance of your home getting humid and so you need to ensure that the volume of air that flows out of your home is the same as that being pumped in.

The best way to achieve less humidity in your home is to leave a window slightly open a when you use the cooler. This allows the perfect adjustment of air pressure inside the room.

Getting the right size

When it comes to choosing the right sized cooler for your home, you need to understand how many cubic feet of air is being pumped in per minute. You can do this by either checking the manual for details or calculating the square footage of your home by an average height of the ceiling. Divide the result by two and you get the right size for your home.

Maintenance Is Must!

It is always recommended to service your cooler twice a year. Usually these services are done prior to the cooling season and midway through the summer. But the oldest trick in the book for extended life and efficiency of any appliance is regular maintenance. Make sure you clean out the frames and change out the old pads for new ones

• Painting the cooler frames ensures great protection during any weather
• Collection of water in the cooler can get stagnant and so flushing it out will keep it clean
• Leaks can cause it to lose its potency, and so make sure you change the pipes and clean it
• Worn out wiring can short circuit the cooler and can be hazardous. Ensure that they are well kept. And that the motor belt is running smooth
• A cooler only works efficiently if the pads are damp. Changing the pads seasonally can improve its life to a great extent

Low on energy usage; high on efficiency

You can purchase an evaporative cooler thermostat, available at any hardware store. These thermostats turn off when the temperature of the room has reached a certain level and switches off. This prolongs the life of the appliance and makes it amazingly cost and energy effective.

When using an evaporative cooler, using the central air conditioning unit at the same time isn't advisable. This causes the two systems to work against each other. If you do decide to use the air conditioner make sure you do not keep windows or doors open as the unit works harder and raises your electricity bills.

About the Author: Mark O'Brien is the head of Service It Australia. They are perfect to install any evaporative cooling systems in your home. They won't let you down and have excellent results. Call them for more details and information about evaporative cooler and heating system service in Melbourne.

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Maintaining Evaporative Coolers 101

When you invest in an expensive appliance like an evaporative cooler you need to maintain it. Maintaining the evaporative cooler can help it run smoothly for a long time and to run efficiently.

Homes can get warm during the summer and the best way to keep them cool is to let the freeze flow and changing the temperature on the thermostat. During cold nights you can maybe use the fireplace, change the temperature on the thermostat.

This way you can save costs and it can save output of the cooling system. There are many ways you can keep your home the right temperature during any season.

Here are Some Simple Tips That Can Help You Maintain Your Cooler by Yourself.

Clean Those Filters:

There can be a lot of dust and pollen that accumulates and clogs up the cooling system. Your system works harder when the filters are all clogged up and this stress can slowly ruin the evaporative cooling system. You need to replace the air filters at least twice a year to keep the cooler working at full capacity and giving up the best quality air.

Check The Ducted Systems:

These systems are the best when it comes to the weather in Australia. These systems can bring in small leaks and cause heat to slip through. These leaks can just ruin the cool air that keeps coming in and as well as ruin the evaporative cooling system.

Clean Those Vents:

Vents are the main source of airflow from your cooling system into your home. Vents tend to accumulate a lot of dust and other rubble can hinder the air flow. You have to clean those vents regularly for a better functioning evaporative cooler. Cleaned up vents can help the cooling system push out clean air. The dust can get pushed out and into the home which can cause allergies.

Service Calls:

You have to get a licensed professional to come in and service your cooler at least once a year. They can check for any faults and even improve on your cooler for a better cooling machine.

You have to get a licensed professional to come in and service your cooler at least once a year. They can check for any faults and even improve on your cooler for a better cooling machine.

And if you sense there is something wrong with your evaporative cooler do not wait for the last minute to call in a professional.

Lastly, do not hesitate to ask your technician for advice on how your system works. It is always better to know more about the cooling system and help it function smoothly. This will increase the shelf life of the cooler by many years.

Clean Those Compressors:

Evaporative coolers rely on compressors. They work best when they don’t have anything obstructing their flow. So when the seasons pass by, check your cooler and clear out the rubble that hinders the flow. This will keep the cooler running smoothly and will be worth the investment.

Thermostats:

The best way to save energy is to work with a programmable thermostat. With these thermostats you can fiddle with the temperature and turn down the heat instead of turning on the cooler.
This way you can turn it up when needed. This way you’re saving energy and cost.

About The Author:

Mark O'Brien is the managing director of Service it Australia. When it comes to cooling and heating systems, Service It Australia has some of the best people on the job. Call them if you need advice and some of the best people to work on your evaporative cooler.

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