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Custom Swamp Cooler Covers - Side Discharge

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Tailored Fit
Tailored Fit
>Easy to Clean
Easy to Clean
Secure Closure
Secure Closure
Breathable
Breathable
Tear Resistant
Tear Resistant
Weatherproof
Weatherproof

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Why Order from ZIPCovers?

  • We use premium 18oz material—3x heavier than the competition—to ensure superior, long-lasting protection against all weather conditions.
  • Handcrafted by the same experts behind ZIPCushions, bringing the reliability of 1,000+ 5-star reviews to your covers.
  • Our human design experts personally review every single order. If something in your measurements looks a little off, we'll reach out to double-check your size and fit so you get a perfect fit the first time.

Description

Your side-discharge swamp cooler blows air horizontally from a wall or side-yard installation. Without a proper swamp cooler cover, constant weather exposure will let cold drafts through the pad bays and rust the discharge grille hardware at the wall mount. Standard side-discharge swamp cooler covers often don't provide the coverage they need, resulting in baggy, leaky coverage that does more harm than protection.

Invest in a custom swamp cooler cover to preserve your side-discharge swamp cooler. A reliable, tailored, all-weather protection that not only promises to protect but actually protects. These waterproof side-discharge swamp cooler covers are designed with heavy-duty polyvinyl chloride-coated material to keep your investment safe in rain, Sun, snow, sleet, or wind.

Why Choose Our Side-Discharge Swamp Cooler Covers?

• Custom-Tailored

Tailored, based on your side-discharge swamp cooler's dimensions, no sagging, no bunching, just precision-fit coverage. One-size-fits-none, customized based on your given measurements, feels like yours. These are not regular baggy covers; these are made to follow the exact outline of your side-discharge swamp cooler.

• Breathable Design

Designed with air vents to release trapped air and moisture, leading to enhanced airflow. The free movement of air prevents mold and mildew growth as well, keeping your side-discharge swamp cooler from deteriorating between uses.

• All Weather Performance

These waterproof side-discharge swamp cooler covers are designed to perform in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, snow, rain, or wind. The PVC coating protects against harmful UV rays, rain, and snow, so your side-discharge swamp cooler comes out of the off-season in the same shape it went in.

• Effortless Maintenance with Functional Features

These side-discharge swamp cooler covers are easy to clean and maintain. Just hand-wash and air-dry completely for the next use. Designed with dual handles to facilitate easy installation and removal. Optional drawstrings for extra wind security on exposed installs.

• Long-term Durability

The heavy-duty side-discharge swamp cooler covers are backed by a 10-year warranty to ensure peace of mind for you and longevity for your side-discharge swamp cooler. ZIPCovers is the protective sister brand to ZIPCushions — founded by Maria, trusted by 75,000+ homes and rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google.

Fabric Information

Custom-designed with heavy-duty 18-ounce 1000 Denier PVC-coated polyester, engineered to endure harsh weather conditions without any cracking or fading. The material is waterproof, UV-stabilized, and weather-resistant to stay put in extreme temperatures.

The smart, ventilated construction promotes airflow to minimize condensation, allowing your side-discharge swamp cooler to breathe. Ultimately, it prevents any mold and mildew growth. Reinforced seams assure that your side-discharge swamp cooler stays dry inside. Dual side handles for easing up installation, and optional drawstrings and grommets for extra protection during heavy winds. Super easy to clean, maintain, and store. Hand wash, air dry completely, fold, and store in a moisture-proof container when not in use.

Feature Highlights

  • Custom-made to any size, style, or shape
  • Made with heavy-duty PVC-coated Polyester
  • Weatherproof & UV-resistant
  • Breathable, ventilated design
  • Seamless handling and upkeep
  • Functional & operational design
  • Designed for longevity, 10-year warranty

Why ZIPCovers Is Built Better

Features
ZIPCovers
Competitors
Fabric Weight
18 oz Heavy-Duty PVC Coated Polyester
8–12 oz (varies by product)
Material Strength
3x thicker & more abrasion-resistant
Standard outdoor-grade
Waterproofing
100% Waterproof with sealed coating
Water-resistant (not fully sealed)
UV Protection
Advanced UV inhibitors (fade & crack resistant)
Basic UV treatment
Tear & Rip Resistance
Industrial-grade tensile strength
Moderate durability
Cold-Weather Performance
Flexible in extreme temperatures
Can stiffen/crack over time
Stitching Quality
Double-stitched, reinforced stress points
Single stitching on most products
Customization Accuracy
Human expert review before production
Automated sizing with limited checks
Fit Guarantee
Precision-fit promise (reviewed dimensions)
Size-based fit (tolerance varies)
Warranty
Up to 10-Year Warranty
Up to 5 Years
Designed For
Long-term outdoor & commercial use
Residential/light outdoor use

Frequently Asked Questions

Discharge geometry. Side-discharge coolers send the cooled air out one of the four side panels (the panel has a duct cutout that connects to a wall vent on the building). The other three sides plus the top are pad panels or solid panels that all need full coverage. Downdraft coolers send air out the bottom into a roof curb — the four sides and top need coverage, the bottom is sealed by the curb. The two patterns aren't interchangeable: a downdraft cover doesn't accommodate the side discharge cutout, and a side-discharge cover doesn't seal the bottom envelope a downdraft needs. Pick the SKU that matches your cooler's discharge direction.
Yes. Side-discharge swamp coolers split roughly evenly between roof-mounted and ground-mounted installs — single-story homes often pick ground placement to skip the roof penetration entirely, with the cooler sitting on a concrete pad or wall bracket and blowing through a wall vent rather than a ceiling vent. The cover patterns to the cooler housing regardless of mounting location, so the same SKU works for both. Specify "ground mount" or "roof mount" at checkout so the team knows whether the base sits on a slab or a roof curb.
You specify the side at checkout — left, right, front, or back as you face the cooler. The discharge cutout is the one panel that connects to the wall vent or roof duct, and the cover patterns to seal cleanly against that connection rather than wrapping over an open cutout. The other three sides (pad panels) plus the top get full cover protection. Same brand often sells the same cooler with discharge on different sides depending on which wall the install faces, so the cover patterns to your specific configuration rather than a generic four-sided geometry.
Optional, and it depends on access. Owners who can reach the discharge connection easily (ground-mounted installs, low-roof installs) often disconnect at season end and cap the wall vent from inside to keep dust out of the house. Owners with hard-to-reach connections (steep roof, tall ladder) usually leave it connected and let the cover seal against the duct. Either way works — the cover patterns to whichever configuration you store in. If disconnecting, cap the indoor side of the wall vent during the off-season so dust and insects don't track into the house through the open duct.
The cover patterns to the cooler housing, not to the bracket. The bracket itself is galvanized or painted steel and weather-tolerant — it doesn't need a fabric cover. For brackets that extend the cooler well out from the wall (the common range is 12 to 24 inches), the cover drapes the back side cleanly without contacting the bracket arms. The drawstring hem closes around the cooler base where it meets the bracket platform. Specify bracket projection at checkout if your install puts the cooler more than 18 inches off the wall.
Generally yes, especially on ground-mounted installs. The pad panels slide in and out from the sides of the cooler housing at chest or shoulder height — no roof climb, no awkward overhead work, faster mid-season pad swaps if you run aspen pads that need quarterly changes. The cover comes off, the pad panels slide out, pads change, panels back in, cover back on. Side-discharge service routines that take twenty minutes on the ground often take an hour on a downdraft roof unit. Off-season pad disposal and reinstall are correspondingly faster.
Yes — all major side-discharge swamp cooler brands are standard production. MasterCool MCP series (the dominant residential sidedraft line in the Southwest), Phoenix sidedraft units at 4500 / 5500 / 6500 CFM, Champion / Essick Air sidedraft models, Aerocool side-discharge, Adobe Air sidedraft, and Premier Industries side-discharge are all in the pattern library, along with U.S. Cool and Brisa sidedraft commercial units. Send the model number, CFM rating, mount style (ground / wall bracket / roof curb), and discharge side orientation for accurate fitting.

Customer Reviews

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Neil

The tie downs at the corners were not long enough to latch together. Otherwise the build quality was very high.

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Kris H.
Highly recommend!

I ordered a right arm love seat cover, left arm love seat cover and an ottoman cover in the higher end fabric. With a discount code, all 3 were a little over $300. The covers are perfect and the quality of the fabric is…..well, let’s just say it’ll probably outlive me! They’re very heavy duty and totally waterproof. Craftsmanship is excellent.

Customer service was A+. I had questions about measuring and some concerns about shipping. I used the chat option for questions about measurements and it was a REAL person, not a bot. He was friendly and personable. They also contacted me to verify some things about my measurements. When I contacted both sales and customer service via email with a question, they responded within hours. They’re constructed in another country and it took about 6 weeks from order to delivery. The delay was FedEx customs.

Bottom line, they are excellent covers at an extremely fair price that fit perfectly, will last forever and are a very friendly, responsive, competent company to work with.

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adamslee
Not waterproof

Not waterproof. After getting 1/2” of rain over a few hours the cushions were very wet when the cover was taken off the next day. Not sure how this happened with a “waterproof “ cover. Does not appear to be breathable as they claim. Very disappointed.

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Carla

If it’s perfectly, it’s great quality, and they were quite timely.

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Campuscm
Excellent Coverage and Finish

This grill cover has survived several storms without shifting. The material feels premium and still looks flawless after months outdoors.

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Jen
Holds Up Amazingly in Weather

This grill cover sits perfectly around the edges and feels incredibly durable. Water does not linger on the surface and the handles make it simple to remove. Excellent quality.

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Carmenlstrange
Easy to Maintain and Clean

These chair covers have done an excellent job resisting dust and pollen. The grommets make securing them simple and the fabric still looks new after months outdoors.

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Ptevon
Protects Completely in All Seasons

The water repellent surface works exactly as described. The cover tightens neatly with the drawstring and protects the grill from rust and debris. The design feels well planned and very practical.

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Sicaridesign
Highly Reliable Weatherproof Cover

The grill cover feels heavy duty without being stiff. It stays secure during storms and the color remains rich even under full sun. The order arrived earlier than expected which was a pleasant bonus.

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Catphinney
Dependable in Rain or Shine

This grill cover arrived quickly and feels extremely well made. The material repels rain effortlessly and the drawstrings keep it steady during strong winds. My grill looks spotless every time I uncover it.