Evaporative cooling or swamp cooling are common methods of cooling homes in the southwest. Swamp cooling is best used in dry and hot climates. The basic operation of a swamp cooling system is a pan that holds water. As water evaporates, the pan fills with water. The water is moved from the pan into an absorbent swamp cooler pad. It then drains back into it. The air is pulled from outside by a blower motor and then pushed through the duct inside the house. Air travels through the pad and cools, becoming humid. The cooling effect of colder air between the supply-return registers will affect the whole residence. The supply refers to the air that leaves the registers (vents), and the return is any window or door that is not closed. The heat is absorbed into the air and then expelled out to the outside. It creates a living environment that is more comfortable and cooler on hot dry days.
How To Function With A Swamp Cooler?
The control panel for the swamp cooling system is located in the center. The control panel of the swamp cooler looks like any one of the panels below. You can also use this expression in several different ways. You should also know that there are digital and manual thermostat controllers.
Turn on your pump – Next, turn the pump on to wet the pads. You can use manual control to run the pump for about 5 minutes to make sure that the pads are properly moistened. To circulate cold air around your home, adjust the fan’s speed so that it is either high or low. Digital thermostat control can be used to set the fan and pump to turn on when the home temperature is above a predetermined level.
A swamp cooler should always be operated with a window open. The heat from the swamp coolers is expelled out of open windows. This is unlike refrigerated AC, which requires that windows and doors be closed when the conditioner is on.
How To Maximize The Effectiveness Of Your Swamp Cooler?
Below are some suggestions and a video showing how to ensure your swamp cooler is producing the lowest temperatures possible. If you feel uncomfortable performing any of these tasks and climbing on your roof, contact a professional to evaluate your swamp cooler.
- Verify that the pad is moist. The swamp cooler will not cool your home if your pads are dry. Your pads may not be becoming wet. Your pump may be having problems or your water lines could be blocked.
- Does your home have enough relief air? You should check that there are enough windows for hot air to escape from your home. You should also open the windows in the hottest rooms to let in cooler air.
- Buy a digital thermometer – A digital thermostat allows you to control the temperature of your swamp cooler.
- Humidity-The effectiveness of a swamp cooling system’s cooling is dependent on its outdoor humidity. Humidity levels that are too high can make it more difficult for your air conditioner to lower the indoor temperature.