How Do You Troubleshoot Swamp Cooler Problems?
A swamp cooler is a type of cooling unit used in dry climates to cool a home or buildings. The coolers are also known as evaporative coolers since they rely on the evaporation of water to cool the air. When water evaporates, its temperature drops. The cooled air is pulled through the house and blown outside through open windows or ceiling ducts. Swamp coolers cost considerably less to run than air conditioners. They are easy to troubleshoot when not working properly, unlike air conditioners or heat pumps. Check the power supply if the unit is not running at all. Window swamp coolers plug into wall outlets. Roof units plug into weather-proof outlets on the roof. If the pump is not working, the outlet may be bad. Try plugging in a hair dryer or other small appliance to check the outlet. If the outlet is bad, check the circuit breaker. If that hasn’t tripped, the outlet is likely to be bad and needs replacing. If the outlet is good, both the pump and motor may need to be replaced. Both co
