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Quality Air
4.7(
213
)
Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff was very prompt in scheduling the estimate appointment and keeping us posted as to schedule. Estimator, David, arrived promptly, and his inspection was thorough. He was very interested in giving us the most cost effective yet appropriate system and was very clear in his explanations of the features he deemed necessary. The written estimate was sent promptly, and the installation appointment was set up immediately. Communication throughout was excellent. The efficient and courteous office staff kept us posted every step of the way. There were no changes or delays. Installers arrived promptly and work was completed within the time frame estimated. Before leaving, they made sure we understood how to work the thermostat and were available to answer any questsions throughout the installation process. David also arrived at the beginning and reviewed the procedure and follow up expectations. Greg and John were very neat and clean, not only in the house but outside in the area they needed as work space. The following day, work was rechecked by Charles and appointments for final CO check by city inspector and Progress Energy were set up. This was a very pleasant and thoroughly professional experience in every way, and we are very satisfied."
Response time6 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Mike's Heating & Cooling
4.7(
136
)
Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had some good experiences with Mike’s Heating. The best was the installers were very nice and friendly. They seemed to do good work. I really don’t have any bad issues. I think they could have done a little better with follow up in terms of checking how things were going, suggesting annual service and stuff like that. I haven’t really heard much from them since. I remember it wasn’t cheap, but it was reasonable, no worse than anyone else."
Trane XR13 Heat Pump System
(2) Trane XL16i Heat Pump Systems
(2) ClimateMaster Geothermal Heat Pump Systems
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Aire Serv of Western North Carolina
4.7(
37
)
Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John the service tech was very responsive, professional and fixed our issue. My wife and I just moved in the day before and the AC went out on a Sat Night. I called first thing Sunday morning and John had up and running my noon."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Air Doctor
5.0(
9
)
Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

"Air Doctor has been an HVAC technician for almost a decade. He has a formal education and an HVAC degree from a two year college. His expertise in the HVAC is phenomenal. Installation, service, diagnostics and knowledge of sizing systems for any home is priceless. Air Doctor trained me personally on my HVAC knowledge and has helped me to become the technician I am today. Thanks to Clay I am who I am today and anyone would benefit from his ability to repair, install or service any kind of HVAC equipment you may have to install new equipment or service and repair any issues you may have to get you back up and running again to keep you comfortable. Hire Air Doctor today!"
Dirty coil restricts airflow causing coils to freeze
Underrated Capacitor
Heat Pump
UV/Ionizer Air Purifier
Clean coil now functions properly

+7

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Blue Wolf Chimney - Sweeping, Repair, Relining, Dryer Vents
4.7(
59
)
Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim charged us for the visit because the pitch of our roof is very steep (it's a dangerous roof to climb). If work would have been done, he said we could apply half of that cost to the work. However, when Jim inspected the chimney from the roof and attic, he found an even bigger problem than we anticipated. He said there was a liner for our downstairs furnace -- but that the upstairs furnace was connected to the chimney with no liner and because of a metal plate at the top of the chimney around the liner had been completely blocked off, with nowhere for the furnace exhaust to escape. Obviously a very dangerous situation -- so we are so grateful he found it. He suggested that we contact the people responsible for this and insist they fix the problem. We can't thank Jim enough for finding this problem. We would definitely call him again for future services."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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ARC Electrical
4.4(
133
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Asheville, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"

The electrician came out, looked at the job, went and got the parts, came back and installed them.  He installed 2 out door outlets and added plugs to my outdoor heat pump units so I can run them off my generator in emergencies.  He was on time, did a very professional job, even tested them for me.  He looked at an electrical problem that I needed a















future call to fix.  It turned out it was a simple fix so he fixed it while he was here.  No need for a follow up call.  Be using their service for all my follow up electrical needs.
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Home standby generator
New home wiring
Red Box wiring
14KW Generac generator
TV wall mounting

+8

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Asheville, NC

Swamp coolers are quite energy-efficient, using only 15% to 35% of the electricity that traditional central air conditioning units consume. This can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. However, keep in mind that swamp coolers require water to operate and may not cool your home as effectively in extremely hot or humid conditions. When considering overall efficiency, it is essential to weigh both electricity and water usage, as well as the cooling needs specific to your local climate.

Evaporative coolers only work in dry climates because they cool by moistening the air. If the air is already moist, this will have little to no cooling effect. Central AC is a better choice if you live in a humid climate, such as the Midwest, eastern, or western coastal regions.

To install a swamp cooler on a roof, a local HVAC specialist will first find and cut a spot free of wiring and obstructions. They’ll then install metal bracing, legs, brackets, the ceiling duct register, ductwork, power, and thermostat wires. Once installed, they’ll seal all openings, attach duct connections, and install a thermostat. Before leaving, they’ll run cool water piping to the unit and inspect all the connections.

The cost to repair your swamp cooler ranges from $50 to $600, depending on the issue, whether new parts are needed, and the chosen repair service. Depending on the type of pad your system uses, you will need to change out the pads every one to three years for proper operation. When budgeting for the cost to repair a window unit, expect to pay around $230.

The U.S. Department of Energy states that swamp coolers can cool a single room by five to 15 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this largely depends on the size and installation method of the evaporative cooler. You can only achieve these results in a dry climate, such as the American South, as it’s easier to cool rooms in humid environments with central air.

Swamp cooler water usage varies depending on the size of the unit. Smaller evaporative units may use one gallon per hour, while much larger units could use up to 15 gallons of water per hour. Most homeowners can expect their unit to use between seven and 10 gallons of water per hour of usage.

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