Table of Contents 1. Overview 2. Main Components to Check First 3. How to Buy a New Condenser Fan Motor 4. Information Needed When Buying a New Motor 5. How to Buy a New Condenser Fan Motor Capacitor 6. Testing a Condenser Fan Motor Capacitor 7. Replacing the Start Run Capacitor 8. Replacing the Condenser… Read More »
A noisy loud air conditioner can be an annoyance especially when sleeping or watching TV. Not all air conditioners are built the same when it comes to how much noise they make. Some are so quiet you don’t even know it has turned on while others can wake you up in the middle of the… Read More »
A noisy, loud heat pump or air conditioner unit can be an annoyance, especially when sleeping or watching TV. HVAC calls for a noisy outside condenser is a common problem sometimes with complaints from neighbors with a room close to the unit. Not all heat pumps are made the same when it comes to how… Read More »
Connecting a water line to a swamp cooler is an easy job that almost anyone can do. The way to keep it simple is to buy an Evaporative Cooler Water Hook-Up Kit. They work by screwing on to the existing faucet and adding a second faucet for a hose and a side mount for the… Read More »
Swamp coolers have many positives about them from low-cost electricity prices to adding moisture in a home. Most homes that have a swamp cooler use a manual evaporative cooler switch to control their swamp cooler. A manual switch simply turns a unit on or off along with other features such as fan only manually. Manual… Read More »
Swamp coolers need a water line for a constant flow of water to operate properly. Hooking into a water line for a swamp cooler can be done a few different ways depending on the placement of a unit and types of water pipes. There are several ways to connect a water line to a swamp… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk through if needed. Evaporative coolers need basic maintenance every year for them to work well and last many years. Oiling the bearings on the rib cage fan is one of those things that should be done yearly. Keeping them oiled up is… Read More »
Replacing a water pump on a swamp cooler is an easy task that most any DIY (Do-It-Yourself) type of person can do easily. The first thing to do is to buy a new swamp cooler water pump to replace the old one. They can be bought at most any hardware store or even online on… Read More »
The wiring of a swamp cooler is not complex but if you have never wired up a motor before, or feel uncomfortable with electricity it is advisable to hire an electrician to wire up your cooler. Motors and switches wiring can change from different manufactures. Be sure to always follow the schematics from the manufacture… Read More »
A video is at the bottom of the page for a visual walk-through if needed. Replacing a swamp cooler motor falls in the Do-It-Yourself category for a handy type of person. The side panels will need to be removed along with some basic tools to unbolt the motor. Remember when removing any bolts or wiring… Read More »