Evaporative Cooler Wind Damage

Evaporative coolers offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for cooling homes. You may experience wind damage, particularly in the strong wind areas.

In this post, you will learn more about evaporative cooling wind damage, protection and replacement.

How wind may impact your evaporative coolers?

Based on your evaporative cooler placement on the roof, the direction of high wind, your system may get damaged.

If you notice any sound, placement issue or functional issue then it is important to get it checked by professionals to ensure it doesn’t pose any further risks.

Unitests is a leading evaporative cooling service, repair and installation company in Melbourne, call us today to get a quote.

Protecting your evaporative cooler from wind damage

There are several steps you can take to protect your evaporative cooler and minimise the impact of strong wind.

• Strategic Placement: Position the evaporative cooler in a sheltered location away from direct exposure to strong winds, such as behind windbreaks or fencing.

• Secure Installation: Ensure that the evaporative cooler is securely anchored to the ground or mounting surface to prevent displacement during windy conditions.    

• Protective Covers: Consider installing protective covers or screens around the evaporative cooler to shield it from wind-blown debris while still allowing for adequate airflow.

• Regular Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as cleaning filters, inspecting components, and lubricating moving parts, to keep the evaporative cooler in optimal condition and minimize the risk of damage.

Wind impact to evaporative cooling system in Melbourne

With the strong winds that have passed through Melbourne lately, we’ve had some interesting jobs to attend to.

As evaporative coolers get old, they wear down and aren’t as strong as they used to be when they were first installed.

The winds sweeping across Melbourne have proven to be stronger than these units and well blown the tops off them!

It’s no secret that this is not ideal for your system and can cause potential water damage to your ducts.

It’s been a laugh for us to see some creative DIYs in an attempt to minimize the damage to the systems. For example, one customer was using a shell pool to protect the unit!

Unfortunately for them, this was not a quick fix and their evaporative cooler needed some expert attention.

Book a service today to make sure your evaporative cooler still has a roof over its head!