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Avatar for Baca's Heating, Cooling & Maintenance LLC
Baca's Heating, Cooling & Maintenance LLC
4.8(
22
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I ordered the gas valve and had it installed. It was done in 2 hours and had my furnace working again. They were very reasonable priced and were punctual. I was impressed with the professional and service friendly attitude that was given to me."
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+13

Response time10 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Ortega Quality Mechanical
5.0(
71
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've worked with the team at Ortega for more than 5 years for projects at both my home and a rental property. Work has included installation of new heating/cooling package unit, water heater installation/replacement (2), evaporative cooler installation, and miscellaneous heating and plumbing repairs. They are always quick to respond and get the job done as promised and per their estimate. Highly recommend."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.6(
1,306
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The tech who showed up was really creepy (kept asking me if I lived alone) and also didn't bother to tell me that the pump was broken when he turned the swamp cooler on. He tried to convince me I needed a new furnace and quoted me $6k for it. I had another HVAC person come look at it and they were able to do a simple repair for less than $300."
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18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Santa Fe Heating & Cooling LLC
Santa Fe Heating & Cooling LLC
5.0(
15
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"David did an awesome job. This house has been vacant for over 4 years and we’re trying to bring it back to life. David helped troubleshoot and replace the radiant heating furnace. His copper work is beautiful. We now have heat. We will have them replace the hot water heater next."
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+15

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Galactic Mechanical Services LLC
5.0(
7
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Title: Exceptional, trustworthy plumbing — highly recommended Galactic Mechanical & Plumbing exceeded every expectation. After a frustrating runaround with other companies, Jordan drove up from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, waived the trip charge, and quickly diagnosed that I only needed a faucet fixture (not a full sink). He went to Home Depot, installed the new fixture, fixed a few other small issues, and left everything working — all billed fairly for one hour of labor. Jordan was professional, efficient, and honest; Megan in the office was courteous and helpful. As a longtime local with two homes, I’m already planning to use Galactic as my go-to plumber. Highly recommend them for reliable, respectful, and skilled service. Thank you, Jordan."
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc.
4.1(
123
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Christopher Heath did a highly-professional job, winterizing my evaporative cooler and performing a safety inspection on my floor furnace in under an hour. He was polite and respectful and wore a covid mask inside my house."
218 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Reliable Tech Heating Cooling & Plumbing
Reliable Tech Heating Cooling & Plumbing
4.6(
291
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician did a review of the cooling systems which were not working at the time. Rather than trouble shoot the obvious - lack of coolant - he told us we needed a new system and charged us for 1.5 hours of work. i contacted another group who did excellent and honest trouble shooting, replaced and refilled the coolant, re insulated some pipes at a very reasonable cost. When I contacted Reliable Tech and told them what happened they came back out to the house and offered a partial refund."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Armor Heating & Cooling LLC
Armor Heating & Cooling LLC
5.0(
15
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"What a great experience! Nice guys who were on time and fixed a persistent issue instantly, gave super advice, were friendly neat and efficient. I'll be using them in the future for annual AC & Heater tuneups. Much thanks!"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Budget Climate Control
4.7(
331
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They found a carbon monoxide leak and we didn't know it. He was really good about it. He even showed me, he had a meter. He read it and said it's supposed to be 24 parts per million it was 300 parts per million.

He rebuilt and replaced part of the furnace. He came back twice to be sure everything was right."
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Air Pro New Mexico LLC
Air Pro New Mexico LLC
4.8(
165
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Fe, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I very highly recommend Air Pro to anyone who needs a/c or heating work! Everyone that I dealt with was friendly, responsive and professional. I had two companies (Air Pro and one other) come out and give me estimates for replacing my swamp cooler and for switching to refrigerated air. Both companies were "A" rated on Angie's List and "A+" rated on BBB. Both offered 10% discounts to Angie's List members. Jerod from Air Pro came out and spent over an hour measuring and inspecting our system and discussing the options with me. He explained everything very well and answered all my questions. While he was here, he also found a slight gap in our water heater vent that he said could possibly lead to a carbon monoxide leak. He said that it probably wouldn't because the gap was so small, but he wanted to point it out because carbon monoxide is seriously dangerous. He also found a slight leak in the water line to our current swamp cooler. (The t-bar valve wasn't closing all the way.) When I told him that our roof was just replaced 2 1/2 years ago, he suggested that if we went with a new swamp cooler, we should arrange to have our roofers come out at the same time as the installers. That way our roofers could install the flashing and seal everything up so that our roof warrantly would still be valid. I had not even considered this. I was very impressed with Jerod's knowledge and professionalism. The next day the other company came out and spent about 15 minutes total looking at my system and offering me their company's financing plan. There was nothing particularly wrong with the second company. But I was way more impressed with Air Pro. When I got the bids from both companies, Air Pro's bid was higher. But honestly, I did not care. I still gave them an "A" on price, because I felt like they were worth the price. Air Pro gave me a very specific estimate, listing everything they would do, including the water heater vent repair. The vent repair was listed as $230, but if we had them replace the swamp cooler or switch us to refrigerated air, they would do the vent repair for free. The second company gave me a rough verbal estimate for the swamp cooler replacement and a form letter estimate for the refrigerated air conversion. The second company's estimator also said, "Of course, we don't know what we'll find when we get the cooler off, so there might be more costs." Once I signed the estimate and let Air Pro know that we wanted them to replace the swamp cooler with a new one, they were able to have a team at my house in less than a week, even though this is probably their busiest time. Mike and Jon, who came out to do the actual cooler replacement, were also very professional and pleasant to deal with. They were working in 100 degree heat and yet they still had smiles on their faces every time they interacted with me. They kept me updated on the progress throughout the day and worked well with my roofing team, who were able to come out that day as well. Mike and Jon got the new cooler installed and working beautifully. They replaced the part on my water heater vent so there are no gaps. They also replaced the valve on the water line. As it turned out, they found another valve and pipe section around the water heater that needed to be replaced to keep the water pressure where it needed to be. They even had to make a quick trip to the store to get a part they needed. But they took care of it all and did not charge me one penny more than the estimate! The whole job was done by 2:30pm and my house is cool once again! After they were done with everything, I asked Mike for suggestions on getting the air flow stronger in the bedrooms at night. He gave me several suggestions on how to do that. Then he informed me that they are a 24/7 company. If we have any problems we can call at any time and someone will answer! (Also, on a side note...the women who answered the phone, Louise and Lori, were also very friendly and helpful in getting things scheduled.) I cannot imagine that I will ever use any other company than Air Pro for my heating and cooling needs. I was very very impressed! If you have heating and cooling needs...give this company a call!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Santa Fe, NM

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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