Evaporative cooling relies on the simple process of water evaporation to create cool air. There are quite a few vital parts to an evaporative cooler, and each part has an important role to play in the cooling process, but the media may be most crucial to the efficiency of the evaporative cooler. So, what is media? The media (or media pads) attach to the outer panels of the evaporative cooler unit, just inside the vents. The main cooler pump circulates the water from the pan u

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New Pad Smell. Chances are, you’ve encountered it if you’ve used an evaporative cooler. What causes it, and is it harmful? We’re frequently asked about this at the beginning of cooler season, as people change out their pads for spring start-up. Much like a new car or new clothes, new media does have an aroma, but this typically wears off within a few days and is completely harmless. Our universal rigid media kits are GREENGUARD Gold Certified. This is the strictest chemi

Like most large household appliances, evaporative coolers need regular maintenance. The major maintenance periods are the spring start-up and the winter shut-down. Did you know that periodically checking the status of the cooling media could increase the efficiency of your cooler? Most evaporative coolers work with either Aspen pads or rigid media. Aspen pads need to be replaced at the beginning of every season. Midway through the season, it’s a good idea to check and rep

Rigid media is a highly efficient material used in many evaporative coolers. They are made from a stacked corrugated sheet material. While many companies sell rigid media pads, one name has become synonymous with quality: Munters – the manufacturer of CELdek. CELdek pads are designed for high-efficiency; their unique design features components not found in other brands of rigid media pads. This is important because the pads you use directly affect the performance of your c

It’s been said that the average adult makes up to 35,000 decisions a day. It can be absolutely overwhelming. While many of these decisions are insignificant, larger ones can have a major impact on your life and well-being. Decisions made for the home make an impact on only you, but also the lives of your family and even your pets. One of the largest decisions to make for your home is how to keep it cool once the temperatures begin to rise. Certain regions in the United St