Summers can be rough in India, especially in some parts. Temperatures can go up to a whopping 45 degree Celsius in some parts of the country. Many of us use air coolers to battle the summer heat. They are both, cost effective and also provide a lot of comfort. However the rising temperatures every year means we need to use air coolers more efficiently. We’ve compiled a few simple tips that can help you achieve just that.
Ensure proper ventilation in the room
One of the most efficient way of using an air cooler is to provide proper ventilation for it in the room. The common misconception is that air coolers, like air conditioners work efficiently, if they are placed in closed spaces. That’s not true. Air coolers work on the basis of evaporation, by blowing hot air through cooling pads that have been soaked with water. Hence a smooth airflow is essential for its cooling. 
The best place to position your air cooler is right in front of the window. Hotter the air, faster the evaporation and cooler the air blown out by the fan. It’s also important to create good ventilation in the room to push the humidity out. In order to do this, you need to open windows in the room. Take care not to open them too wide or it will only result in increasing the room’s temperature. You can experiment by adjusting the window a little to improve the amount of cooling.
Add ice to water
Another effective way of increasing the cooling efficiency is by adding ice to the water in the tank. Many people have already tried it with their coolers. In fact, some coolers also come with dedicated ice compartments. Adding ice to the water makes the pads cooler, resulting in cool air passing through them. However, it is effective only when you are seated very close to the cooler. In the long run though, adding ice will not help decrease the temperature or the humidity in the room. Adding too much ice can also cause the evaporation process to slow down, hampering the efficiency of the air cooler. This makes it important know, when to put ice in the cooler. Adding ice will prove to be more effective when you’re dealing with very high temperatures.
Take good care of air cooler
It is important to get your air cooler checked before using it this summer. One of the first things you should do is clean the cooling pads. Over time, they collect dust and pollen. You can use a brush to clean the pads once a week. If a lot of dust has accumulated, then the best option would be to replace them. It’s also important to clean the water tank and make sure there are no leaks. A quick swipe over the fan blades will help improve the efficiency. It’s advisable to get the air cooler serviced regularly. If you want professional help, then you can always contact ResQ. They can help by doing a quick maintenance run and even repairs.
Saturating the cooling pads before use
One way of ensuring instant cooling is by letting the pump run while filling the tank with water. The pump will run the water through the cooling pads, allowing them to soak the water beforehand. You can run the fan after the tank is full. This helps the cooler to cool the air, as soon as you turn it on.
Other things to consider
There are a few other things you can do to increase the efficiency of your air cooler. It could be something as simple as shutting the drapes in your room to avoid heat from entering the room or switching off lights and other appliances. Make sure you have the air cooler installed in the right place, where it can lower the temperature effectively while providing cool air to everybody in the room. 
In such cases, you haven’t replaced your air cooler in a while or are considering a new one, we have a wide range of air coolers and air conditioners to choose from. If you are considering on buying one, simply walk into any of our Reliance Digital stores. Our staff will be happy to help you pick the right one for you.
