Complete Step-By-Step clean out MasterCool Evaporative Cooler annual maintenance

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Maintenance cleaning for MasterCool evaporative cooler: window fan with water/humidity function.
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@shelleydorsey9552 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. My roommate used to take care of this chore at our house. Sadly, he passed away last year. My son and I will be doing it this year and this video was exactly what we needed.

@savemoneydiy1462 Ай бұрын

Sorry to hear about your roommate, that is very sad. Glad you found the video to help. You’ll do great!

@Alfamale-xs4ev 2 жыл бұрын

The video was simple, helpful and to the point...really great video!

@savemoneydiy1462 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you glad it could help!

@dianetwalker587 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing this information.😊

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sharynbriscoe7831 Жыл бұрын

Best video ever for cleaning evaporator cleaner.

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@novelera80s91 Жыл бұрын

Hi great video, I recently had to change out the motor. But now I’m confused which is the purge pump and which is the regular pump. My water is spilling out so I’m currently using my av but I need to get this back on track, it saves so much money. I’m out in Lancaster, ca in the high desert so this is perfect for our weather except monsoon season. Thanks again!

@RyanCrase1 2 ай бұрын

I was able to take our swamp cooler apart and get the motor working in about 15 minutes because of your video! The motor was stuck due to grime build up, and I was able to clean it and get it working. Much appreciated!!

@savemoneydiy1462 2 ай бұрын

Nice job!

@fernandothomas9313 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@savemoneydiy1462 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ruthgrey9884 2 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thanks!

@savemoneydiy1462 2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@husafel Ай бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks!🙂

@savemoneydiy1462 Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

@arifmanda2719 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your good video

@savemoneydiy1462 2 жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for commenting!

@Hidalgoinc Жыл бұрын

great video sir

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@RussellBettsgogov 2 жыл бұрын

We just got this unit and it is not nearly as good as the traditional style. It does not move nearly enough air for a whole house. The metal box looking ones with the big squirrel fan inside move heaps of air and also have way more cooling water pad surface. But....your video is perfect. Very helpful. Thanks. Good job.

@f_youtubecensorshipf_nazis 2 жыл бұрын

it takes 2 of these to replace old school ones I sold mine and got a big one for 50 bucks on craigslist. It's ugly but it cools so much better.

@f_youtubecensorshipf_nazis 2 жыл бұрын

he's not even using it, lol, guy could have a window fan for a 10th the price

@georgeb1364 Жыл бұрын

I got one of these last year to run when possible to avoid using our two central units (7 tons of cooling total) 4,000 sqft house. I live in the Mojave Desert area of Southern California and I have to say it works great in our very dry climate with 100+ temps common. Yes the larger box type units can come in bigger sizes and move more air but they also use more energy the larger you get. As a supplemental unit as we use it they are not loud and take up little space and look decent.

@darylwest9830 Жыл бұрын

Please do not make the mistake I made . I bought a Bonaire Durango through the company's website and they sent me one that had been returned and was missing parts plus didn't work. No one answers the phones. No one returns calls . I'm having to sue through my State's Attorney General to recover my funds. No warranty whatsoever.

@rav4hybrid 11 ай бұрын

It’s only a couple hundred bucks you. You must be white lmao

@user-kj1hv8pb4x Жыл бұрын

great video

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@giselleplantbasedvegan9174 Ай бұрын

Great video, pretty thorough 🌟 Any ideas why my pump is pumping water?

@user-sp1zb1mj5k Жыл бұрын

I winterized my unit last year and lost the baggie with the screws that hold the back/ louvre...can you tell me what size those 4 screws are so I can replace? TIA

@gabrielrodriguez9931 2 жыл бұрын

What size are those screws we lost ours

@jerrysimeone 11 ай бұрын

I would think a dual window fan would work instead of a evap cooler taking cool outside air from outside to keep temps cooler inside. Possibly the air flow is more with an evap cooler than a dual window fan. We use our Bonaire Durango all summer here in southern cal. And it has literally saved us several thousand dollars in cooling to cool the house. We only use the central AC when it’s humid outside which is a few days during the summer. Thanks for sharing how to clean it.

@savemoneydiy1462 11 ай бұрын

Yes that could work too. If not using water feature, then as long as it is cooler outside than inside you could use either window fan or evap cooler. The water feature on the evap cooler cools the air down a little more. Do you run your evap cooler 24/7 (outside of the humid days you mentioned)?

@tcfarley4032 2 ай бұрын

Someone used some toxic solution when he cleaned my filter. Do I need to replace it?

@MrChucky2828 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@savemoneydiy1462 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome and thanks for commenting!

@edwinmundo8108 Жыл бұрын

Do you happen to know how to replace the pump??

@cristinarivera178 Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for this video We have the same cooler at home and our problem is that we used the pump for it and it blows hot air we are 102 degrees here in California and that doesn’t seem to work

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Yeah sounds like we’re neighbors. With the water pump it should blow air several degrees cooler than what is outside. But if outside is 102 it will blow air in the 90s into the house, which isn’t very helpful. Here’s a video on how we use it to cool the house down as much as possible. We really love using it Spring and Fall, and during any cooler summer nights. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbxpq5l3vt25ipc.html

@cristinarivera178 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow thanks so much!!!! Very helpful tips

@bobriddle6068 28 күн бұрын

Add a 12 inch loop before you hook water line to barb.

@buddyboy8025 Жыл бұрын

disconnect the overflow hose and hose the tank down ,easy as man

@darrellmatlock7969 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Where did you get those bottom brackets for your cooler?

@savemoneydiy1462 2 жыл бұрын

Actually had some guys install it for me before I started doing more DIY 😂 Not sure where they got the brackets from sorry.

@suzis3217 Жыл бұрын

We just got a unit like this. Trying to figure you how to attach it in window with brackets. Directions say attach to window sill and wall. I see you have put a bracket on the exterior stucco. Any suggestions? Great video!

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

The guys who installed it put the brackets into the stucco, said it was just for added security but probably not important. I don’t know if it really makes a difference that’s just what they said. How did you end up doing it with yours?

@lestelaseguralara6664 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question you have the hose coneccte on the left hand side we have the same swamp cooler and drops lots of water through the side we have the small connector on the right side hand the little how can we stop the water cooking out from the left bottom side of you can answer please and thank you

@truckstoplegdrop Жыл бұрын

sounds like the water level is getting too high and spilling out of the overflow. you can adjust your float to lower the water level.

@anthonygonzalez7488 Жыл бұрын

Simple answer, you can't. The mcp 44/59 is a cheaply made Chinese copy of the Australian bon air Durango and as such the plastic injected molded parts fit poorly and it will leak .

@awesomeluis Жыл бұрын

Hi. I was just wondering why there is a sort of pinch clamp on your black water pump line? Thanks!

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for asking. All I know is the guys who installed it did it that way. It looks like they intended to slow down the water flow. I opened it up to see how it would work, and it flows faster but doesn’t change the overall operation so far as I can tell. That’s the best I got, hope it helps!

@hankmoody5514 11 күн бұрын

The slow mo shots are killing me

@martymartmusic 2 жыл бұрын

I only have the one black pump in mine. I bought it used. Did you say the red one is a water filter? Is it necessary? Do you change the pads every year?

@savemoneydiy1462 2 жыл бұрын

The other is a purge pump, not necessary. I’m ok with older pads, but you could change every year or two if you want.

@mikekickyoazz5408 11 ай бұрын

Very helpful thanks bud 😅

@savemoneydiy1462 11 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

@VanXsGameOn Жыл бұрын

Hello Sir, when your push the button of power, on automatic the valve of water start to send water to the upper case, we have a little issues. Because we are a little consufuded about the connectors, went we connect of rigth form the cables on a time the water is a lot and sounds how pass from the fan, a little time but sound a lot. I hope i can explain to me

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

If I understand, are you saying that the water is making a lot of noise? That happens on mine too, but the noise goes away after a minute or two. Let me know if you are talking about something else?

@VanXsGameOn Жыл бұрын

@@savemoneydiy1462 we now what happend, like the air currents collide and it seems that the water splashes on the fan, so it was that.

@karenhuerta2206 Жыл бұрын

I have a lot of calcium build up on the fan, is it easy to remove the face cover? how do you suggest I clean this?

@Cement2Crypto Жыл бұрын

The face cover is easily removed. Then put towels on fan blade and soak them in vinegar. Calcium wiped off like butter.

@3scompany355 Жыл бұрын

Hi what size pads should I get I have the same one at home

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Internet search for Mastercool evaporative cooler replacement pad. Here’s an option, but check with the store to make sure it’s compatible with your unit. www.homedepot.com/p/Hessaire-Replacement-Rigid-Media-for-Mastercool-MCP44-MCP59-Evaporative-Coolers-CW1/305514980?source=shoppingads&locale=en-US&pla&mtc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D26P-026_002_AIR_CIRC_ACC-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PMax&cm_mmc=SHOPPING-BF-CDP-GGL-D26P-026_002_AIR_CIRC_ACC-NA-NA-NA-PMAX-NA-NA-NA-NA-NBR-NA-NA-NEW-PMax-71700000097492027--&gbraid=0AAAAADq61UddLcRa9D1n0Un6pJEJveqf_&gbraid=0AAAAADq61UddLcRa9D1n0Un6pJEJveqf_&gclid=CjwKCAjw_YShBhAiEiwAMomsEIxXibH88xMJjx7WH9PMJtpv35HHi8fn0G6rv9XB3G26geCK7moU6hoCVv0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

@blesserere 2 жыл бұрын

I have the exact model it’s only four months old and it’s pushing warm air I live in California it’s 100° today can you tell me what the problem may be?

@savemoneydiy1462 2 жыл бұрын

Check back in a week or so I should have another video finished that may help you. I’ll put a link here when it’s done. Meanwhile…Does yours cool the air a little? Maybe 10-20 degrees cooler? If it does, it’s doing it’s job, nothing wrong with it. The company claims it can cool air by as much as 30 degrees though I’m not sure that can happen when it’s 100 degrees outside? Otherwise, make sure your water is turned on and working. Run the water for a few minutes before turning the fan on. If you don’t the initial air won’t be cooled for a couple minutes until the water has worked it’s way through the system.

@ninetyfive300zx 2 жыл бұрын

I think it might be a bad pump mines doing the same thing

@Nevada_Jack Жыл бұрын

I have a problem with mine. I have developed a leak. It is located where the top cover (the one with the pads) meets the bottom on the right side. I have tried cleaning any mineral deposits that might have prevented the two plastic parts from sealing, but to no avail. The leak appears to be coming from above in the back. The float valve and the water level is fine. I can't figure out why it is leaking but it is a real pain in the butt. I might add, this started recently when I had to replace my water pump. Before that, it didn't leak. Have you had any experience with leaks like this?

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately - or fortunately - I have not. Did you figure it out?

@Nevada_Jack Жыл бұрын

@@savemoneydiy1462 No, but I think I have come up with a solution. I intend to block off some of the water pathways in the top tray. A few of the ones on the sides. I think it will help. For now, I have two buckets under the cooler on each side to catch the leaking water and have to empty them 2-3 times a day. A true PITA.

@mserrato587 2 жыл бұрын

My pads have a lot of calcium, is there a way to clean them or I have to replace them? Thank you 😊

@savemoneydiy1462 2 жыл бұрын

I would just replace it’s probably easier. But if you are motivated, a combination of vinegar and baking soda should do the trick.

@mserrato587 2 жыл бұрын

@@savemoneydiy1462 thank you very much 😊 🙏

@Alwizcaliteach Жыл бұрын

Wow! "First remove the four screws..." Out of plastic? How many times will you be able to do that before they're stripped? Built in obsoletion factor.

@fd5445 Жыл бұрын

I have the same model Mine turns off and on every 2 minutes when it is on high mode On medium mode turns on and off as well but not that often may every 5 minutes Any ideas on how to fix it?

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Well shoot, not sure why it would do that. Maybe someone else here can help?

@anthonygonzalez7488 Жыл бұрын

Control module failure. The control module uses a primitive rectifier bridge circuit to convert 120v ac to 30v dc to operate the interface control display. The bridge does not have a heat sink and it quickly burns out ( average life is about 2 years ) .

@EriBarr Жыл бұрын

@@anthonygonzalez7488 would changing out the 100uf and 220 uf capacitors help fix the issue? I’m having the same problem and that’s the solution I came up with.. I guess I’ll try it and let y’all know what happens.. I always figure that it’s not working already so I can’t break it more 😂 but there’s a slight chance I might actually fix it… never know until you try 😅

@TremendoT Жыл бұрын

What size filter does this use?

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

3 panels: Left and right panels: 32.5x6” plus a small 1.5x6” at the top. Middle: 24-24.5x32.5” plus a 24-24.5x1.5” at the top They kind of squish into place which makes it a little hard to measure precisely, so the measurement could be off by 1/4 inch or so. I hope this helps.

@amikkadisciple Жыл бұрын

Hello I am wondering where you get the material on the swamp cooler pump to filter it is from? Please message back.

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

@amikkadisciple Жыл бұрын

@@savemoneydiy1462 thank you!

@gwenlopez5220 2 жыл бұрын

did you turn off water before you cleaned it??

@savemoneydiy1462 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, in the video water was off at the source, plus the mastercool unit was turned off and unplugged.

@labbott3933 2 ай бұрын

Change the pads (medium) even if you only run the fan and not water.

@trishariax5935 Жыл бұрын

HOW DO YOU CLEAN YOUR WATER PUMP CALCIUM BUILD UP...GOD BLESS YOU

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

If spraying with some force with a hose doesn’t break it off, you can try vinegar or vinegar+baking soda. Let it sit on the calcium a few minutes then spray it off.

@gabrielrodriguez9931 2 жыл бұрын

Ours only has one pump is that wrong ?

@thomastate4767 2 жыл бұрын

The second pump is a perg pump and isn't needed.

@laurenceprantner8618 2 ай бұрын

I just use a pressure washer, done in 3 minutes; another 4 minutes to pressure wash the membrane, done

@savemoneydiy1462 2 ай бұрын

Pressure washer…gotta get me one of those!

@DadnKidsOffroad 9 күн бұрын

thanks for the info but why not just use some box fans lol? without the water running over the pads its essentially a fan

@savemoneydiy1462 9 күн бұрын

Good point! 💦 Why I (usually) don’t use the water on my MasterCool evaporative cooler ☀️ kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7B1gqWdnajRkZc.html

@tazywazy101 Жыл бұрын

I thought you had to run the water to work ?

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Depends how you use it. If you use it during the day, then yes run it with water. If using it at night like we do, then with or without water either way is fine. Here’s a video on how we use ours: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbxpq5l3vt25ipc.html

@everettconrad4685 Жыл бұрын

Ah you have your float upside down..

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

Good eye yes I do! It made it more convenient to vacuum around it. Turn it back over if you are going to use the water. I need to do a video on why I don’t use the water. The short answer is because we run this at night when the outside air is cooler anyway, so don’t need the water to cool the air down so much. Stay cool!

@surrelljr Жыл бұрын

I sprayed the motor in ours today and burned it up, so be careful.

@everettconrad4685 Жыл бұрын

You must have turned it on very soon after getting it wet. Thats a no no....

@surrelljr Жыл бұрын

@@everettconrad4685 yep, got water in the motor. Oh well!

@jeanetteweaver9422 3 ай бұрын

Tha ks😂

@savemoneydiy1462 3 ай бұрын

You bet!

@babybear4524 Жыл бұрын

I do not get it. Why do you use an evaporative cooler without water. Thats the whole point of it.

@savemoneydiy1462 Жыл бұрын

LOL I know what you mean. We found that cooling the house down at night (with or without the water feature doesn’t matter) was better than bringing in daytime air through the evaporative cooler with the water turned on. This video explains how we use it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbxpq5l3vt25ipc.html

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@markkulyas2418 3 ай бұрын

"We don't use the water feature we just use this as a fan". Why don't you just install a Whole House Fan in your attic and save yourself all this cleaning mess.

@savemoneydiy1462 3 ай бұрын

We used to use the water feature, then not as often. Sometimes we still do. It’s a preference of humidity in the home. Also because we use it at night when the air is cooler outside than inside. For anyone that hasn’t bought it yet, yeah a whole house fan is another option. With water feature, this ought to cool the house better than a whole house fan. Thanks for asking!