A dusty cooler wastes water and power. It can also push dirty air through your home.
Use this quick Melton guide to spot issues early and keep air fresh.
9 signs it needs a clean or service
- Musty or sour smell when it starts
- Weak airflow from ceiling vents
- Uneven cooling across rooms
- Visible dirt or scale on pads
- Drips from the roof unit or wet ceiling marks
- Water pooling around the home from bleed-off
- Unit runs louder than normal
- Frequent on-off cycling
- Spike in your water bill during hot spells
DIY checks you can do safely
- Turn power off at the isolator before any checks
- Hose dust from the filter screen in the roof unit housing
- Inspect pads for cracks, heavy scale or mould. Replace if worn
- Check the float valve level. Too high causes overflow
- Make sure roof and ceiling vents are open and not blocked
- Run a short test cycle. Listen for pump noise and look for leaks
If you see leaks, wet plaster or a soaked ceiling, call our emergency plumber in Melton right away:
https://speedyservicestoday.com.au/emergency-plumber-melton/
How often should Melton homes service coolers
- Basic clean at the start of summer
- Pad inspection or replacement every 1–2 seasons, depending on water hardness and dust
- End-of-season drain and clean to prevent stale water and scale
Water and safety resources
- Greater Western Water: water use and conservation info for our area – https://www.gww.com.au
- Sustainability Victoria: home cooling and energy tips – https://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au
- Victorian Building Authority: why licenced work matters – https://www.vba.vic.gov.au
Why choose Speedy Services Today
- Local Melton support with same-day bookings
- Upfront pricing and options before work starts
- Licenced plumbers and HVAC techs
- Lifetime workmanship warranty
- We clean up and remove waste pads
What we do in a standard service
- Isolate power and water
- Inspect and clean the tank, pump and float valve
- Clean or replace pads as needed
- Clear the distribution spider and lines
- Check bleed-off, overflow and drain
- Test run, check airflow and confirm no leaks
FAQs
Can I run the cooler with dirty pads?
It will work, but air quality and cooling drop. Water use can rise.
Why does it smell when it starts?
Stale water, dirty pads or algae. A drain, clean and fresh water usually fixes it.
Is pad replacement expensive?
We quote up front. Many units use standard pad sets that are quick to swap.
Do you service rooftops on double-storey homes?
Yes. We use the right ladders and safety gear.