Swap the swamp-cooler pads at invited Littlerock homes before the desert summer (2026-07-19)

Littlerock's older homes cool with evaporative coolers that lose most of their effect once the pads crust with hard-water scale, right when the high desert hits 105. A pad swap and basin clean at an invited home restores cooling for the cost of the pads. Standard: Manufacturer evaporative cooler seasonal service practice; SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). Proof: Old-pad, cleaned-basin, and running-unit photos Method (Manufacturer evaporative cooler seasonal service practice; SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy).): 1. Power off the cooler with the occupant — window and ground-mounted units within six-foot reach only. 2. Open panels, pull the crusted pads, and clean scale from the basin. 3. Fit new pads and reseat panels. 4. Restore power and water and verify cool airflow with no leaks. 5. Photograph old pads, cleaned basin, and the running unit with date and GPS. Done when: Old-pad, cleaned-basin, and running-unit photos

Where

Occupant-invited homes near Pearblossom Hwy and 82nd St E, Littlerock, CA 93543

Pay

$180 proposed

This packet is not funded yet, so this figure is a proposed price and not money waiting in escrow. If a buyer funds it, approved proof settles that price onchain. If nobody funds it, approved proof earns provable credit toward the work instead of cash. You see which before you claim, never after.

Proof

Old-pad, cleaned-basin, and running-unit photos

This is exactly what gets it approved. Nothing settles without it.

Level

entry

Open until

2026-10-19

How this work is done

A documented method, so this packet comes out the same whoever does it. Typically 60–120 minutes. Method of record: ASHRAE Level 1 energy audit

Bring

• tablet/clipboard
• tape measure
• light meter (lighting scope)
• clamp thermometer (refrigeration scope)
• 12-month utility bills
• camera
• ladder + spotter (high fixtures)

Steps

1. 1. Confirm the address; arrange a staff escort for mechanical/back-of-house.
2. 2. Photograph HVAC, lighting, envelope, and any in-scope systems.
3. 3. Inventory systems: HVAC type + age; lighting fixture count/type/wattage; refrigeration units; envelope condition.
4. 4. Summarize 12 months of utility use (kWh / therms) from the bills.
5. 5. Take the in-scope measurements (light levels, unit temperatures, seal condition).
6. 6. Rank no-cost/low-cost measures, then capital measures, with rough savings logic.
7. 7. Enter inventory, measurements, utility summary, photos, and the ranked measure list; sign.

If it does not match the plan

• Knob-and-tube, ungrounded or overheated wiring, scorched outlets, or a hot electrical panel -> STOP: do not operate the circuit; route to a licensed electrician and restrict use (NEC / fire hazard).
• Gas odor, or a combustion appliance with absent/blocked venting (backdrafting / CO risk) -> STOP: evacuate, ventilate, call the gas utility. The agent escalates, never relights or adjusts gas.
• Any live-electrical/gas hazard -> document, do not touch, flag for a licensed pro.
• Refrigeration unit out of food-safe range -> flag as both energy and food-safety risk.
• Suspected asbestos/lead in materials -> flag and stop.

What counts as done

• System inventory complete for the in-scope equipment
• 12-month utility use summary recorded
• In-scope measurements recorded with units
• Ranked no-cost/low-cost + capital measure list produced

Proof is measured against these, not judged by taste.