How to Clean a Swamp Cooler

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Remove the panels and take out the fiber pads.. Drain the water out of the swamp cooler.. Brush out the inside of the swamp cooler.

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1

Remove the panels and take out the fiber pads.

Step 1

Remove the panels and take out the fiber pads.

2

Drain the water out of the swamp cooler.

Step 2

Drain the water out of the swamp cooler.

3

Brush out the inside of the swamp cooler.

Step 3

Brush out the inside of the swamp cooler.

4

Soak the reservoir with vinegar.

Step 4

Soak the reservoir with vinegar.

5

Scrub the water reservoir.

Step 5

Scrub the water reservoir.

6

Check the mechanical parts.

Step 6

Check the mechanical parts.

7

Install fresh fiber pads.

Step 7

Install fresh fiber pads.

8

Refill the reservoir.

Step 8

Refill the reservoir.

9

Replace the panels.

Step 9

Replace the panels.

10

Wipe down the outside of the cooler.

Step 10

Wipe down the outside of the cooler.

11

Check the pads every few months.

Step 11

Check the pads every few months.

12

Keep the tank off when not in use.

Step 12

Keep the tank off when not in use.

13

Add essential oils to the swamp cooler to eliminate odors.

Step 13

Add essential oils to the swamp cooler to eliminate odors.

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