Troubleshooting Cooler Cover Issues
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Cover blew off, holds water, smells like mold, or gaps at corners — match the symptom to a fix before you reorder the wrong size or type.
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Symptom → Cause → Fix
Work top to bottom. If the fix does not match, remeasure before reordering.
| Symptom | Likely cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cover blew off | Hem riding up over casters; no tie-downs | Route hem below casters; add ratchet straps to anchors |
| Water pools on top | Sagging top; wrong draft profile | Re-tension straps to crown top; confirm down-draft cover on top-intake unit |
| Mold smell in spring | Unit covered while wet | Drain/dry fully next season before cover; clean pan now |
| Gaps at corners | Cover too small or wrong draft type | Remeasure outside W×D×H; match side vs down draft |
| Fabric tearing at hem | Cover too small — stretched over hardware | Size up or go custom for port protrusions |
Still Stuck?
Send photos of the installed cover — hem position, tie-downs, and any gaps — with outside dimensions. Most reorder issues are sizing or draft type, not fabric quality.