Ordinary coolers may not be effective in places where temperatures can reach over 100 degrees in summers. Most people use roof mounted coolers that are ineffective as they are placed directly under the sun. To cool your home in summers, it is a good idea to use evaporative coolers especially if you live in area where the temperature is hot and dry.
However, before you install an evaporative cooler, it is important that you decide on the place where you are going to install the cooler. Installing the cooler in the right place will ensure your home is cool and you save on your electric bills.
Before you buy an evaporative cooler, you need to find if the coolers will be effective in the area you live. The effectiveness of evaporative coolers depends on the uninterrupted transfer of moist air. If you live in an area that has dry environment, they will work well. However, if you live next to the sea or in an area that has humid environment, they become less effective.
If you have decided to buy an evaporative cooler, you need to decide on the placement of the cooler. There are different designs of evaporative coolers that are available in the market.
The ideal placement of the cooler will be in an area that is shaded in the hottest period of the day. Avoid keeping it close to plants that may shed leaves which can block the filter. Make sure the cooler can be easily accessed because you may have to carry out maintenance at least once a month. Install the cooler away from dumpsters as it vent odor and bacteria into your home. If you are planning to buy a new cooler, make sure you get the right size for your home. If you buy a cooler that is too large, you may find it difficult to install it. If you buy a cooler that is too small as it may be ineffective in cooling your home.
You must carry out routine maintenance of the oil cooler if you want them to cool your home without any hitch. Some of the activities that you must undertake to ensure the smooth functioning of the cooler include cleaning the filter, checking for leaks in the water line and oiling the bearing. If you plan to fill the oil reservoir, make sure you get special oil that is sold in hardware stores. People who live in a hard water area can add a filter to the water line. When doing the maintenance of the machine, make sure you check if all the water distribution lines that are connected to the spider are dripping.
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