Evaporative air coolers, also known as swamp coolers, are best suited for dry, hot climates. Use an evaporative cooler to reduce your energy consumption and keep down energy costs! The operating cost of an evaporative air cooler can be up to 80% lower than refrigerative air conditioning.
Our professional technicians are highly trained to make swamp cooler repairs, replacements, and installations easy and worry-free. A repair on a swamp cooler can often be done instead of replacing or installing a new Swamp Cooler.
Before deciding to replace your evaporative cooler, have it assessed by one of our technicians because it may just need a repair. A repair can be done on the motor or we can install a replacement motor on an evaporative cooler. Another repair we can make is replacement and installation of the reservoir pan or the electric fan motor can be replaced if needed. Proper evaporative cooler repair and maintenance will keep your cooler more energy efficient and it will not need to be repaired or replaced as often.
Duke City Heating & Cooling can handle all of your swamp cooler needs! From new unit installation to minor and major repairs, we have all your swamp cooler needs covered. We can also help you winterize your swamp cooler when it starts getting cold outside. If you have questions regarding preventative maintenance or need a service call please give us a call at 505-452-9972.
Common Checks Duke City Does When Doing Preventative Maintenance on A Swamp Cooler
- Check Fill for issues
- Turn on the water and check for leaks
- Check and verify that float and shut off valve is working
- Check overflow for functionality
- Amp Motors for the proper amp draw
- And More!
A quality replacement job or new construction job starts with a proper load calculation. Room sizes, ceiling heights, house orientation to the sun exposure, windows, and doors along with insulation, people, and appliances are entered into a computer program to determine exactly what size system is needed for your home. The old rule of thumb based on square footage is not an accurate means of sizing equipment, especially in todays energy efficient homes. Two homes of they same size may need different sized equipment based on how the homes face the morning and evening sun.
Always request that a computer-generated load calculation be done on your home before getting a proposal. This is also needed to do a proper duct design and airflow calculations. Without the proper duct design the system will not work to the best of its ability. The ductwork and equipment work together to give you a complete system to provide comfort for your home. You cannot have one without the other. Get the facts and not the guesses.
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Cooling Frequently Asked Questions
A single inlet swamp cooler uses a thick pad known as “12-inch media” as opposed to a conventional cooler which uses four smaller pads. The smaller pads of a conventional cooler are generally made out of aspen fibers and need to be changed yearly; sometimes even more if there is a lot of hard water. A single inlet cooler needs its pad changed after about 3 years of use and cools 3-5 degrees cooler than a conventional cooler.
The answer is simple: more parts go into a spring changeover. Usually, for a fall change over, the only thing that needs to be replaced is the filter on your heater. Sometimes cooler parts need to be replaced if they are broken or worn down.
Different conditions in the house determine how often the filter needs to be changed, such as pets, cigarette smoke, dust, etc. We recommend changing your filter at least once every 3 months.
If your A/C system is properly installed you should never have to add refrigerant. If your system is leaking refrigerant, it is important to get it repaired correctly. We can detect and repair leaks in your A/C system.
