Reno Swamp Cooler Repair Swamp cooler problems in Reno, symptom by symptom
Start with what the cooler is doing and work back to the part. Each page gives the five-minute check you can do yourself, the likely cause on a Reno roof, the published price for the fix, and the honest cases where nothing is broken and it is just the weather.
Swamp cooler blowing warm air in Reno? Almost always the pump, float, pads, or water supply. What to check in five minutes and what the repair costs.
What is wrong and what it costs →Swamp cooler leaking off the roof or through the ceiling in Reno? Float valve, overflow standpipe, rusted pan, or a leaking curb, and what each fix costs.
What is wrong and what it costs →Swamp cooler smells musty, fishy, or like a swamp in Reno? Stagnant pan, algae, or aspen pads past their life. The cleaning that fixes it and what it costs.
What is wrong and what it costs →Swamp cooler airflow weak or only cooling one room in Reno? Windows, damper, belt, or a two-speed switch stuck on low. The checks in order and the costs.
What is wrong and what it costs →Swamp cooler pump not pumping in Reno? Packed screen, seized impeller, dry-run burnout, or a dead receptacle. The two-minute test and what a pump costs.
What is wrong and what it costs →Swamp cooler not turning on in Reno? Breaker, switch, thermostat, capacitor, or motor, in that order. The safe checks and what an electrician must do.
What is wrong and what it costs →Swamp cooler squealing, rattling, or vibrating in Reno? Belt, blower bearings, or a wheel out of balance. What each sound means and what the fix costs.
What is wrong and what it costs →Swamp cooler making the house feel sticky in Reno? On the few monsoon afternoons a year the air is too wet for pads to cool. How to tell weather from a fault.
What is wrong and what it costs →Swamp cooler freezing the house at night in Reno? The valley's 30-degree daily swing is why. Low speed, pump-only, or a thermostat, and what each costs.
What is wrong and what it costs →Swamp cooler pan overflowing or the float stuck open in Reno? What the float does, the two-minute test that tells adjust from replace, and what each fix costs.
What is wrong and what it costs →Prices on these pages are the same ranges on our pricing page. If your symptom is not here, the FAQ and services pages cover the rest, or send photos through the form.