Swamp Cooler FAQ

Spring startup service is listed at $149. It is designed to get the cooler ready for the Utah cooling season with cleaning, inspection, water hookup, pump testing, leak checks, and basic system checks.

A service call is $109 for the first hour. Diagnostic and repair work after the first hour is $89 per hour, plus parts when parts are needed.

Common causes include dry or crusted pads, a bad pump, clogged water distribution tubes, low water level, a float problem, poor airflow, a slipping belt, or a motor issue.

It depends on water hardness, pad type, and use. In the Salt Lake Valley, mineral buildup can happen quickly. If pads are crusty, brittle, clogged, or no longer holding water, cooling performance can drop significantly.

Leaks can come from a float set too high, cracked or loose tubing, a bad overflow, rusted pan, clogged drain, loose fitting, or water distribution issue. Roof leaks should be looked at quickly to avoid damage.

Yes, installation and replacement help is available. Roof access, roof pitch, duct condition, existing wiring, water line condition, and cooler size all affect the job.

Winter shutdown is best before consistent freezing temperatures. The goal is to drain water, disconnect or protect the water line, and help prevent freeze damage.

Wasatch Cooler Pros serves Salt Lake City and communities within about 40 minutes, including Sugar House, Millcreek, Holladay, Murray, Sandy, Midvale, South Salt Lake, Cottonwood Heights, Taylorsville, West Jordan, South Jordan, Draper, Bountiful, and nearby neighborhoods.