If you have installed a mini split and it stops working after a few days it likely has a refrigerant leak. The factory flares that come with mini split units are notoriously bad and often leak. This recently happened to me that after installing a Pioneer mini split it stopped working after a week. I… Read More: Mini Split with Low Charge Bad Flare on Line Set… »
Replacing a Swamp Cooler Float is an easy task that most home DIYers can do. A bad Float will leak water and not cut the water supply off when the cooler is full. An evaporative cooler float works basically the same as a toilet bowl float, with the water lifting a bulb that shuts off… Read More: How to Replace a Swamp Cooler Float With Pictures »
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 in use. There are several ways to connect a water line to… Read More: How to Hookup or Repair a Swamp Cooler Water Line »
Replacing the swamp cooler pads during maintenance is necessary to keep an evaporative cooler running and working properly. Since the pads are what make a unit cool as water passes through and evaporates, they can be a big performance factor. There are two main types of cooling pads called Fiber and Rigid, each of which… Read More: What are the Best Swamp Cooler Pads? (Types of Pads) »
A swamp cooler leaking water can be problematic and is a necessary fix for the cooler to operate properly and not waste water. While an evaporative cooler can leak at different locations, the bottom pan is a common problem spot. The bottom of a swamp cooler holds the water, which after many years of use,… Read More: Fix a Swamp Cooler from Leaking Water by Sealing Bottom… »
Evaporative swamp 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 an easy task that helps them last longer and avoids having to replace the bearings.… Read More: How to Oil the Bearings in an Evaporative Swamp Cooler »
Replacing a swamp cooler motor falls in the Do-It-Yourself category for a handy type of person. Of course, if in doubt be sure to call a professional. The side panels will need to be removed along with some basic tools to unbolt the motor. When removing any bolts or wiring, be sure to take pictures… Read More: How To Change Out and Replace a Swamp Cooler Motor »
Swamp coolers have many positives about them, from low-cost electricity prices to adding moisture to a home. Most homes with a swamp cooler use a manual evaporative cooler switch to control their swamp cooler. Types of Swamp Evaporative Swamp Cooler Thermostats Controllers Manual On / Off Switch A manual switch simply turns a unit on… Read More: Our Picks for Best Evaporative Swamp Cooler Thermostat Controllers »
Replacing a bad evaporative swamp cooler belt is part of regular maintenance and something that many DIY homeowners can do. Of course, if in doubt be sure to call a professional. Each swamp cooler will have a different belt size that can be bought at most home improvement stores or online. How Long Should a… Read More: How To Replace an Evaporative Swamp Cooler Fan Motor Belt »
Taking temperature readings is part of an HVAC technician’s job, from reading air differences at the supply and return to reading super-heat and sub-cooling. What Makes for a Good HVAC Thermometer? The best thermometer to use in HVAC will depend on what is being worked on. For example, pocket thermometers are a great tool to… Read More: What is a the Best Thermometer for HVAC? »