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Top-Rated Swamp cooler installers and replacers in Elburn - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for G & R Heating & Air
G & R Heating & Air
4.6(
139
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"great. tech came quickly, provided inspection plus free cleaning, and returned asap when problem was not resolved. ultimately, G&R replaced the needed part for half the cost quoted by my prior heating service."
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+20

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
147 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Regional Plumbing Heating & Air
Regional Plumbing Heating & Air
5.0(
15
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’m extremely satisfied with Regional. We had three sump pumps that needed to be replaced (primary, secondary, and water powered backup). The quote was very reasonable, and they were able to do the work shortly after their initial visit. They replaced everything with Liberty pumps. Justin and Erich did the work and they were very professional. We had them quote out a couple of other items (replacing water heater, etc) and those quotes were also very reasonable. I will definitely hire them for future jobs."
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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TDH Mechanical Heating & Cooling Contractors
4.7(
366
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I got 5 quotes for a new furnace and AC in Uptown Chicago and TDH was the lowest and most responsive. Tim responded to my questions and got back to me over the weekend. I hired them and they installed the new units that week. His team was professional and did a great job and I would definitely hire them again."
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+18

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Veteran Air Cleaning Services, LLC
4.8(
171
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'd not used Veteran Cleaning Services before and wanted to get some answers about the dryer vent cleaning they offered.  My dryer is on the third floor and the vent terminates on the 5th floor.  I wanted to know if they would service a dryer that was not on the ground floor.  I emailed them via the Angie's List website.  They did not respond.  I emailed again a few days later and still no response.  Then I tried calling their office and left a message.  No response.  I called the office again and also their mobile number.  A few days later, we were able to connect.
They answered my questions about cleaning the dryer vent in my townhouse so I purchased a Big Deal for $100.  We agreed to a date and time.  Some days later I had to reschedule.  I called and the service was changed to a new date and time.
The day of service, Veteran Cleaning Services were a no show.  I contacted them and was told they had forgotten to note the new service date on their schedule due to problems with their phone system.   We scheduled for another day and they came as promised.
Service was carried out promptly with no issues.  The service tech suggested changing the cap on the vent because lint was being trapped by the cap and then falling back down the vent pipe.  He suggested removing the cap and replacing it with an elbow so lint can fly out the vent.  Other companies had never suggested doing that and I was pleasantly surprised by the suggestion as he was correct that the cap on the vent was not appropriate.
I was promised a receipt via email, which I have not received.  After the tech left, I found the dryer and washer were dirty with lint particulates and the laundry room floor had pieces of lint.  There were also a few pieces of lint on the stairs between the third and fifth floors.  Some lint is bound to escape notice but more of it should have been cleaned up.
Overall I was pleased with their service and would use them again.  I suggest their company work on being more responsive when customers call or email, and also, they should try to clean up as much lint as possible before leaving a customer's home.
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+2

Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for A Blueline Appliance Repair Service
A Blueline Appliance Repair Service
4.9(
57
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

"Fantastic work. He explained what needed to be fixed and even mentioned how he usually replaces both springs, but didn't need to in our case unless we wanted to. Quality work, and would definitely hire again for any appliance repair."
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+21

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Lowe's Air Duct Cleaning
4.7(
377
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It is hard to rate this category of work. I will say the price was excellent, the worker showed up on time, and he was very professional in every manner. But, his English was extremely limited, so we were unable to question him about the job. I couldn't understand if the job went well..couldn't look at the "before" and "after" pictures, so I truly have no idea if the vents were dirty and how well they are cleaned now. I am at the mercy of the company on whether the job was successful or not. I assume that it is. The language barrier was a real hindrance to the project. I did extensive review of the company and found fantastic reviews of their work, so I have to trust they did the same for us. I gave a rating of "A" on the job, based upon this trust, the price, and the professionalism shown by the technician."
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Air Duct Cleaning

+19

Recommended by91%of homeowners
Azrikam The Price Is Right Heating & Air Conditioning HVAC
5.0(
21
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had worked with several HVAC contractors in the past few years, and finally I found Bernard that is both honest and very knowledgeable. Our furnace broke down during the weekend. We had a service call from company A in the morning. The recommendation was to replace induce motor (~700 usd), or the whole unit. I called Azrikam to get another quote for comparison. When Bernard came, he fixed the unit in 5 minutes. It turns out there is no need for replacing the induce motor, he can fix it with simple tools. What a difference! It not only saved me money, but also spared my family a few cold nights! I really appreciate Bernard's honesty and expertise!"
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Elburn, IL

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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