What are the advantages/disadvantages of Aspen vs. DuraCool?
A. DuraCool Pads ۰ cooler air ۰ removes particulates ۰ usually can be cleaned ۰ non-allergenic – odorless ۰ won’t shed fiber ۰ cut to fit Aspen Pads ۰ costs less to buy ۰ replace Aspen pads twice a year for best cooling ۰ can shed fiber ۰ fold to fit Q. What can I do about water channeling down the side of DuraCool pads? A. Clean the DuraCool pad and add a small amount of washing machine fabric softener or use Dial’s Fresh-Air to eliminate or reduce channeling. Replace pads if necessary. Q. I use DuraCool pads. When operating the cooler during a strong wind, water was drawn into the air duct. How can this be prevented? A. Use 2 DuraCool pads in each pad frame. Q. What can I do about scale buildup in DuraCool pads? A. Rinse pads with garden hose, using gentle thumb pressure to avoid damaging DuraCool’s absorbent material. For excessive scale buildup, replace pads. Aspen Pads (Installation Instructions): Q. What can I do about scale buildup in the cooler pads? A. Dial’s Cooler Cleaner ma