Swamp Cooler Spring Start-Up & Fall Shut-Down
Swamp coolers (evaporative coolers) are how a lot of Albuquerque homes stay cool through our dry summers, and they need a start-up in spring and a shut-down in fall to run well and last. Handyman Pros handles both seasonal visits across Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, Los Lunas, and Placitas. Booking the start-up before the first hot week (and the shut-down before the first freeze) saves you a no-cooling scramble and a cracked water line.
Spring start-up
For the spring visit we replace the cooler pads, check and prime the pump, inspect or replace the belt, clean out the pan, reconnect and test the water line for leaks, and run the unit to confirm it cools and the float is set right. A cooler that ran all last summer collects mineral scale and dust, our hard Albuquerque water is rough on pads and pumps, so a clean start matters.
Fall shut-down and winterizing
In fall we shut the unit down, drain it, disconnect and blow out the water line, and cover the cooler so a winter freeze does not crack the line or the pan. Skipping this is how people end up with a burst supply line and a wet ceiling when the first hard freeze hits. Winterizing is cheap insurance against an expensive spring surprise.
Timing and booking
Aim to book the start-up in spring before the first stretch of real heat, and the shut-down in fall before the first freeze. Those weeks get busy fast here, so a little lead time helps. We give an upfront quote (it depends on pad size, parts, and roof versus side-mount access), then text or call to confirm. We are licensed and insured.
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