How to Install a Swamp Cooler

Evaporative air conditioners, or swamp coolers are an efficient way to cool your home. However, climates with high humidity do not do well with swamp coolers.

Swamp coolers use water and padding that pulls the air into the pads to be wetted down by the water, creating cool air that is blown into your home.

Installing a swamp cooler in your window is easy if a bit bulky to do on your own, so be sure to enlist help when installing. Be sure to purchase a swamp cooler sized to fit your needs.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Swamp cooler Chains Hooks 2 cinder blocks Measuring tape Level

1. Prepare your window by raising and cleaning.

2. Place your new air conditioner in the window and place cinder blocks underneath while you level it.

3. Place level on top and when you have it positioned in a level spot, attach the chain to the back edges of the swamp cooler and stretch it to the side of your home.
   
   At the level mark, place hooks into the side of your home and attach chain. This will hold the weight of the swamp cooler and help keep it level.

4. Use the sliders on each side of the grid to close the window opening and place weatherproof stripping around it.

5. Fill your new swamp cooler with water, plug in, turn on and cool off.

Tips & Warnings

• Drain the swamp cooler and place a cardboard covering over the opening in the winter to keep cold air from coming in.
• Always wear a back brace. Enlist help with this project.