How to Clean an Air Cooler

Written By
Hollan Johnson
Hollan Johnson
Published: Feb 11, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Air coolers are ideal for climates that are warm and dry, since they add a lot of moisture to the air. Clean the filter and water basin in the air cooler after about every three months of use.

Things You Will Need

  • Cloth
  • 1 tsp. dish soap
  • Towel
  1. Unplug the air cooler from the wall socket.

  2. Open the air cooler and remove the air filter and the water basin.

  3. Fill a sink full of warm water and 1 tsp. dish soap. Place the water basin in the water and scrub it until clean. Rinse the water basin with clean water. Dry the basin with a towel.

  4. Rinse the air filter off with clean water to remove any dust or debris. Allow the air filter to air dry completely.

  5. Wipe down the exterior of the air cooler with a damp cloth. Place the water basin and air filter back into the cooler.

The Drip Cap

  • An air cooler is also known as a swamp cooler.
  • Air coolers are ideal for climates that are warm and dry, since they add a lot of moisture to the air.
  • Clean the filter and water basin in the air cooler after about every three months of use.
  • Rinse the air filter off with clean water to remove any dust or debris.

References

Hollan Johnson

Hollan Johnson is a freelance writer and contributing editor for many online publications. She has been writing professionally since 2008 and her interests are travel, gardening, sewing and Mac computers. Prior to freelance writing,…

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