The swamp cooler has been poorly maintained for a while.
Swamp cooler leaking water on roof.
I swear the dang this is possessed.
One common complaint dcs hears from homeowners is their swamp cooler is leaking water on the roof.
When it leaks there is no water on the roof or the sides of the duct above the roof line.
Many swamp cooler leaks can be repaired.
We are having major issues with our swamp cooler also known as an evaporative cooler.
This requires a pan a pump a float and a source of water.
If your swamp cooler has low airflow is dripping not turning on or otherwise working you ll need to do a little swamp cooler troubleshooting to figure out the problem.
Start by inspecting the cooler pan and the water line.
Look around the drain plug for any leaks.
Unfortunately as with most household appliance things can go wrong.
Use a hose connected to the drain fitting to drain the water off the roof.
If water is coming from the bottom of the swamp cooler and the float valve isn t the culprit a cracked reservoir tray is probably the issue.
The swamp cooler delivers only a little or no cool air at all.
Water residue could stain your roof or cause you to slip.
Never drain your cooler onto the roof.
Some leaks are obvious a broken or punctured pipe others are harder to see.
The swamp cooler is really old.
Evaporative swamp coolers are an energy efficient way to cool a house in dry climates.
Condensation and too much water in the system will lead to a drip.
If your cooler leaks water onto your roof not only might you have to replace your cooler but you may also have to replace your roof as well.
The copper lines that carry water into the swamp cooler can break or have a loose valve which can lead to leaking around the water line.
It could be loose.
If motor has stopped running due to overheating turn motor off prior to work on the evaporative cooler to avoid an unexpected motor.
Swamp coolers are often used in dry climates and can be an effective w.
If too much water is in the pan or working through the mechanisms some swamp coolers have overflow pipes.
Also known as evaporative coolers they work by releasing evaporated water into the air bringing the overall temperature down as much as 20 degrees fahrenheit.
Always use the right tools.
The swamp cooler has been leaking water without repair.
If you maintain your swamp cooler regularly then you will get some solid years of use from it without the need to replace it.
The best way to patch fix a rusty evaporative water cooler.
