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Avatar for Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air
4.4(
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1953

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We contracted with Wighton's to replace our heater/air conditioner.  They performed the work to our satisfaction.  They were responsive to our questions/concerns and were committed to "making it right". Companies can talk about excellent customer service but Wighton's puts it into practice.
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Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Install brand new, high efficiency units with mount.
Installing brand new and high efficiency units
Installing brand new and high efficiency units

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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MightyServ
4.7(
385
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1963

Credit card accepted

"Excellent customer service. Made two systems operate and gave important knowledge of the future life of these 15 or more year old systems and how they will need to be repaired or likely replacement once the new environmental laws on Freon goes into effect in 2020"
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heating and A/C
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Water Heaters Only, Inc
4.7(
440
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Setting up the appointment was easy. They offered to come out the next day but I needed to wait until Friday, my day off. Mike showed up on time. Did a good professional job removing and installing a new 50 gallon water heater. Mike also tested my water pressure and noted it was too high. For an agreed upon small additional charge he replaced my pressure regulator and a shut off valve."
Our technician Fabian getting ready to drain a water heater.
A newly installed 40 gallon residential water heater.
A tankless water heater installed in a garage.
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+2

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Precision Auto Works
4.8(
43
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Credit card accepted

"I needed an oil change done on my Mercedes. Dave the owner made sure he had all the right spec fluids for my car when I go there. Connie the friendly receptionist was friendl and efficient.. I was in and out quick all fluids topped off, and potential problems brought to my attention, no sales pitch just good old fashioned honest people. We'll do business with them again. Highly Recommended
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Kincaid Development Inc
5.0(
56
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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work went well job was started and  completed very quickly, work was done with no issues or reasons to return, and the work was completed with minimal down time for the residences,

I have hired Kincaid Development for gas line replacement, front door replacement and drywall repair all jobs were done professionally and in a timely manner I would and have recommended Kincaid development to other friends and coworkers 

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Deck/Patio

+3

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Green Air Cooling
5.0(
11
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Green Air Cooling offers professional and high quality service. We can help in system design, installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of all major brands. We cater to malls, apartments, hotels and restaurants.

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+4

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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North Alabama Technical Services
4.9(
124
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Santa Barbara, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

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You won't find a better computer technician/computer builder than Jim Ferrell. I have been using his services for years and he has come to my rescue many times. When my computers crash, he helps me recover my data when no one else can. Recently he built me a computer specially designed for my needs and it works great. He got me better quality parts than they give you at places like Dell, and at really great prices. He has made house calls for me before and he has fixed my computer remotely via Internet access many times, which is very convenient. Other companies on the Internet claim to provide computer repair service via Internet access, but many of them are scammers (I have fallen prey to that myself, and my computer crashed as a result) but Jim is honest and trustworthy, so know that you don't have to worry about him taking advantage of you in any way. He will even take the time to teach you how to avoid scammers and other malicious things like viruses, which most computer technicians won't do. I recently purchased his monthly maintenance services. Every month he checks out my computer via the Internet and scans for anything malicious and looks at the overall function, and now I can rest easier knowing that Jim is watching over my computer's health. In today's world, you may feel like there is no one you can trust with your computer, your data, your personal financial info, or even your identity, but Jim is one person that you can indeed trust.


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2014 Super Service Award Winner!
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Santa Barbara, CA

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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