When you live in a warmer climate, outdoor misters for your backyard can keep you cool and make outdoor time more enjoyable. Proper maintenance and upkeep ensures your system’s effectiveness throughout the year, and this includes regular nozzle cleanings. Routine cleanings prevent the buildup of calcium or sediment so you have a clean and efficient misting system.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Cleaning & Maintaining Your Misting System & Nozzles
If you’re looking for a guide on how to clean your misting nozzles, you’ve come to the right place. MistAmerica’s residential and commercial misting systems are beloved by thousands around the world, and the ease of maintaining your nozzles is just one of the reasons why. Our ruby-tipped misting nozzles are easy to remove and clean, especially once you follow this guide.
As a general rule of thumb, we recommend cleaning your misting nozzles at least once per season of use. You can clean your nozzles at the beginning of spring or summer for maximum effectiveness.
1. Shut Down Your Misting System
The first step in cleaning your misting system nozzles is to disconnect your system from its water source. Turn off the pump and use the drain valve to clear out any water in the tubing.
2. Remove Your Nozzles
Once the water is turned off to the misting system, you can detach the nozzles and take them apart - either by hand or with a wrench. Make sure you keep these parts organized so you don’t lose any.
Our Ruby Misting Nozzles at MistAmerica are easy to remove and disassemble, making cleaning a breeze. These nozzles will give you years of service with proper maintenance and upkeep.
3. Soak the Nozzles in a Cleaning Solution
Once the nozzles are disassembled, separate the top and bottom parts and place only the tips in a bucket and fully submerge them in CLR. Let them soak in the cleaning solution for about 3 to 5 minutes, and then rinse them off in warm water to remove any residue. The bottom portion of each nozzle does not need to be soaked.
Please note: Do NOT try to manually scrub or de-clog your misting nozzles. The inside of the nozzle is a fraction of a millimeter wide, even the tip of a pin is 5x the size of the opening of your nozzle! You cannot manually clean out any clogs without causing damage to the nozzle’s functionality.
4. Re-Attach the Nozzles & Test Your System
Once the nozzles have soaked and you have rinsed them off with warm water, you can re-attach them to your misting and run a quick test. Do not over-tighten your nozzles, attaching by hand will be plenty tight. Be sure to re-attach the o-rings, and then run your system to make sure the nozzles are working properly.
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Cleaning your misting system and nozzles keeps your system running smoothly and prevents clogs. This simple care task can save you money in the long run on repairs and replacements while still keeping your outdoor space cool and comfortable.
Instead of trying misting system troubleshooting on your own, consider a MistAmerica service plan so our team of experts can take care of your system for you. MistAmerica will ensure your misting system is running at peak performance all year round, and you don’t have to lift a finger.
We take care of seasonal startups, winter shutdowns, nozzle cleanings, and repair services. Our Gold Service Package includes 3 seasonal startups and 3 winter shutdowns, as well as 25% off all parts, nozzles, and repair services.