Get matched with top swamp cooler installers and replacers in your area
Enter your zip and get matched with up to 3 pros
Matching on HomeAdvisor
Swamp cooler installers and replacers in San Rafael
We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
"I wish I could give the customer service 6 stars. Communication with Robert throughout the project was great and his entire team is awesome."
Jeffrey T on March 2022
We've built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, a great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!
"I wish I could give the customer service 6 stars. Communication with Robert throughout the project was great and his entire team is awesome."
Jeffrey T on March 2022
Elevated Comfort is an HVAC service provider that specializes in AC installation, repair, and maintenance. They have technicians with years of experience to provide you with the highest level of quality workmanship for all your needs! Located in the Santa Rosa area, this team provides services throughout Sonoma County as well Marin county - serving residential properties or commercial spaces up here along California's North Coast region perfectly.
"These guys rocked, from the time I called on a Friday, to the install of our brand new furnace the following Tuesday! Technician-Scott and Ryan were prompt, friendly, informative and professional. The quote/estimate given was fair/reasonable and in the end was what we paid. Installers-Oscar and Kevin were prompt, friendly, informative, professional, quick and did an outstanding job. Thank you to everyone at Elevated Comfort for your great service! I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing HVAC work to be done!"
Jason M on December 2024
Elevated Comfort is an HVAC service provider that specializes in AC installation, repair, and maintenance. They have technicians with years of experience to provide you with the highest level of quality workmanship for all your needs! Located in the Santa Rosa area, this team provides services throughout Sonoma County as well Marin county - serving residential properties or commercial spaces up here along California's North Coast region perfectly.
"These guys rocked, from the time I called on a Friday, to the install of our brand new furnace the following Tuesday! Technician-Scott and Ryan were prompt, friendly, informative and professional. The quote/estimate given was fair/reasonable and in the end was what we paid. Installers-Oscar and Kevin were prompt, friendly, informative, professional, quick and did an outstanding job. Thank you to everyone at Elevated Comfort for your great service! I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing HVAC work to be done!"
Jason M on December 2024
For over 56 years Bragg Home Services has specialized in offering residential and light commercial plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services to the residents of Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties. At Bragg Home Services we know that our customers expect integrity, excellence, value, and commitment. That’s why at Bragg Home Services we hire only the best people, and use only the best products, offering exceptional value, backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee. Because at Bragg Home Services, your satisfaction is our number 1 priority.
For over 56 years Bragg Home Services has specialized in offering residential and light commercial plumbing, heating, and air conditioning services to the residents of Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties. At Bragg Home Services we know that our customers expect integrity, excellence, value, and commitment. That’s why at Bragg Home Services we hire only the best people, and use only the best products, offering exceptional value, backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee. Because at Bragg Home Services, your satisfaction is our number 1 priority.
Family-owned Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling operates out of Windsor, just north of Santa Rosa. We offer fast, reliable AC repair and installation services, heater repair & installation, and plumbing services, in the North Bay area of California. Our promise to you is always that if we do not fix your system the SAME DAY we arrive… you DON’T pay the service fee. Our home service experts are licensed and insured with more than 100 years of leadership experience. Additionally, we back all of our installation and replacement services with a 24-month, 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Family-owned Same Day Plumbing, Heating, Cooling operates out of Windsor, just north of Santa Rosa. We offer fast, reliable AC repair and installation services, heater repair & installation, and plumbing services, in the North Bay area of California. Our promise to you is always that if we do not fix your system the SAME DAY we arrive… you DON’T pay the service fee. Our home service experts are licensed and insured with more than 100 years of leadership experience. Additionally, we back all of our installation and replacement services with a 24-month, 100% satisfaction guarantee.
I work for general construction for the last 10 years, doing different projects like plumbing, electrical, paint, carpenter, hardwood flooring, tile, windows, drywall, etc.
"Salvador did an excellent on our mailbox installation. We appreciated his attention to details to get everything perfect the first time!"
HH L on November 2024
I work for general construction for the last 10 years, doing different projects like plumbing, electrical, paint, carpenter, hardwood flooring, tile, windows, drywall, etc.
"Salvador did an excellent on our mailbox installation. We appreciated his attention to details to get everything perfect the first time!"
HH L on November 2024
Moore Home Services is an award winning, family owned & operated business serving Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties. We provide expert service, repair, design & installation of all your residential & light commercial heating & air conditioning needs. Matched with our industry leading customer service and system evaluations, we are the "Best Value for the Dollar" company around. Please contact us today for your FREE system evaluation! We look forward to meeting you!
"Technician was great and got it done quickly. Explained everything."
Niya G on November 2023
Moore Home Services is an award winning, family owned & operated business serving Sonoma, Marin & Napa Counties. We provide expert service, repair, design & installation of all your residential & light commercial heating & air conditioning needs. Matched with our industry leading customer service and system evaluations, we are the "Best Value for the Dollar" company around. Please contact us today for your FREE system evaluation! We look forward to meeting you!
"Technician was great and got it done quickly. Explained everything."
Niya G on November 2023
Serving Santa Rosa for over 30 years, we are proud to be a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and were honored to be win the Carrier President's Award Winner in 2008. A family-owned business, we employ some of the BEST people in the HVAC industry with a combined experience of over 50 years. Our technicians are certified by the North American Technician Excellence (NATE)organization. We are a member of Local Sheet Metal Union 104 which means our employees are highly trained, educated and well skilled in all makes and models of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. We are also members of the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, North Coast Builders Exchange, and Marin Builders Association. We provide respectful, dependable, honest and reliable customer service for any job, no matter how large or small and our pricing is competitive and fair with no hidden or surprise costs. Simpson takes the family approach to business by having the estimator conduct all of our free estimates, not an aggressive sales person. This provides all of our customers with the confidence that every system is designed and installed properly. It is our commitment to ensure that all of our customers are completely satisfied. We are your one stop source for all of your heating, air conditioning and air quality needs.
"Simpson Sheet Metal HVAC was recommended by a friend who had just had a heat pump and mini-split system installed and raved about the company and the individuals to me. I had already gotten three quotes from other area companies (I was in need of replacing ancient and malfunctioning baseboards and had been using a Quadrafire wood stove to heat my house), but decided to get a quote from Simpson and it turned out to be the lowest, with the best warranty terms, and the most "hand-holding" in terms of permit, rebates and payment. I also love the fact that it's a union shop because that means a well-educated and well-treated employee. Lead installer Jose and assistant Chino did a fabulous job, and as others have said, they left everything perfectly clean and also answered my many questions with patience and good humor. John Roncone managed the job and designed the system, and has been an amazing communicator as well. Nothing but raves for Simpson! What a relief!"
Judith T on July 2023
Serving Santa Rosa for over 30 years, we are proud to be a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer and were honored to be win the Carrier President's Award Winner in 2008. A family-owned business, we employ some of the BEST people in the HVAC industry with a combined experience of over 50 years. Our technicians are certified by the North American Technician Excellence (NATE)organization. We are a member of Local Sheet Metal Union 104 which means our employees are highly trained, educated and well skilled in all makes and models of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. We are also members of the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, North Coast Builders Exchange, and Marin Builders Association. We provide respectful, dependable, honest and reliable customer service for any job, no matter how large or small and our pricing is competitive and fair with no hidden or surprise costs. Simpson takes the family approach to business by having the estimator conduct all of our free estimates, not an aggressive sales person. This provides all of our customers with the confidence that every system is designed and installed properly. It is our commitment to ensure that all of our customers are completely satisfied. We are your one stop source for all of your heating, air conditioning and air quality needs.
"Simpson Sheet Metal HVAC was recommended by a friend who had just had a heat pump and mini-split system installed and raved about the company and the individuals to me. I had already gotten three quotes from other area companies (I was in need of replacing ancient and malfunctioning baseboards and had been using a Quadrafire wood stove to heat my house), but decided to get a quote from Simpson and it turned out to be the lowest, with the best warranty terms, and the most "hand-holding" in terms of permit, rebates and payment. I also love the fact that it's a union shop because that means a well-educated and well-treated employee. Lead installer Jose and assistant Chino did a fabulous job, and as others have said, they left everything perfectly clean and also answered my many questions with patience and good humor. John Roncone managed the job and designed the system, and has been an amazing communicator as well. Nothing but raves for Simpson! What a relief!"
Judith T on July 2023
Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!
"It was fine but to expensive sorry Ivan’s affort that much"
Rene T on May 2025
Albert Nahman Services was founded in 1981 and has been serving Berkeley, CA and it surrounding areas in all their plumbing and HVAC needs. Each of our technicians went through rigorous training so we can guarantee that you will be receiving the proper service. We are also insured and supply a warranty for our parts for five years and up to twenty years on an re-piping or sewer replacement. Call us now to make your appointment!
"It was fine but to expensive sorry Ivan’s affort that much"
Rene T on May 2025
We're a totally new and different home care service for busy homeowners - trusted by 2k homeowners and named one of Business Insider's Top Proptech Companies of 2024! Get top-notch, reliable care all year long, with one go-to handyman to regularly tackle to-do's and take care of proactive home maintenance, plus the ability to schedule in seconds and track progress easily on the app. Our exceptional handymen set us apart. They are full-time employees who are vetted for skill, quality, and friendliness. Honey Homes handymen can tackle many around the house (caulking and grouting, furniture assembly, hanging and installation, closet adjustments, and more), and also minor electrical and plumbing (replacing light fixtures, outlet and switch replacement, smart home device installation, faucet replacement, and more). Get started with a free walk-thru at honeyhomes.com. We'll create a plan to tackle your to-do list and provide tips for your unique home. We'll then start crossing off items!
"Honey Homes has been a game-changer for me! Their dedicated handyman service has given me valuable time back in my day by taking care of all the household tasks that used to pile up. From fixing minor issues to handling bigger projects, they’re reliable, efficient, and save me so much hassle. It’s great knowing I can count on them to keep my home in great shape. Highly recommend!"
Devin G on October 2024
We're a totally new and different home care service for busy homeowners - trusted by 2k homeowners and named one of Business Insider's Top Proptech Companies of 2024! Get top-notch, reliable care all year long, with one go-to handyman to regularly tackle to-do's and take care of proactive home maintenance, plus the ability to schedule in seconds and track progress easily on the app. Our exceptional handymen set us apart. They are full-time employees who are vetted for skill, quality, and friendliness. Honey Homes handymen can tackle many around the house (caulking and grouting, furniture assembly, hanging and installation, closet adjustments, and more), and also minor electrical and plumbing (replacing light fixtures, outlet and switch replacement, smart home device installation, faucet replacement, and more). Get started with a free walk-thru at honeyhomes.com. We'll create a plan to tackle your to-do list and provide tips for your unique home. We'll then start crossing off items!
"Honey Homes has been a game-changer for me! Their dedicated handyman service has given me valuable time back in my day by taking care of all the household tasks that used to pile up. From fixing minor issues to handling bigger projects, they’re reliable, efficient, and save me so much hassle. It’s great knowing I can count on them to keep my home in great shape. Highly recommend!"
Devin G on October 2024
Offering handyman services for your projects! Click for a quote today!
"Enrique has worked on several projects for us, and they all went smoothly. We call him whenever we have anything beyond our capabilities."
Sam C on October 2024
Offering handyman services for your projects! Click for a quote today!
"Enrique has worked on several projects for us, and they all went smoothly. We call him whenever we have anything beyond our capabilities."
Sam C on October 2024
Swamp cooler installations and replacements FAQs
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.
- Birmingham
- Phoenix
- Tucson
- Fresno
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Modesto
- Sacramento
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Denver
- Hartford
- Washington DC
- Fort Lauderdale
- Jacksonville
- Miami
- Orlando
- Tampa
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- Indianapolis
- Louisville
- New Orleans
- Baltimore
- Boston
- Detroit
- Grand Rapids
- Minneapolis
- Saint Paul
- Kansas City
- Saint Louis
- Las Vegas
- Albany
- New York
- Asheville
- Charlotte
- Greensboro
- Raleigh
- Winston Salem
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Oklahoma City
- Portland
- Harrisburg
- Philadelphia
- Pittsburgh
- Providence
- Memphis
- Nashville
- Austin
- Dallas
- El Paso
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- San Antonio
- Salt Lake City
- Norfolk
- Richmond
- Virginia Beach
- Seattle
- Madison
- Milwaukee
Get our Angi-powered app
