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Avatar for Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning
4.3(
3,295
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Four Seasons replaced a 27 year old heating and air conditioning system in a second floor closet in our home that appeared to have been installed before the closet was built around it. They were able to remove the old system, install a completely new system including humidifier that no one else said could be done. They were prompt in their arrival, professional in their approach, they were clean and respectful of our home. I could not be happier with the system they recommended, with the installers, or the completed installation."
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Climate Master Mechanical
4.9(
281
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Climate Masters has always provided top quality service at a reasonable price. They arrive on time and they don't find "hidden charges" or try to claim something needs to be replaced when it does. They are a great company to use"
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Installation of radiant floor heat! We install snow melt systems also.

+9

Recommended by96%of homeowners
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TDH Mechanical Heating & Cooling Contractors
4.7(
366
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had a great experience with TDH Mechanical. They did a full HVAC replacement of 2 systems in my single family home, including furnace and air conditioners. They were highly consultative and patient during the selling process, all work was completed on time with high quality, and the team was neat and courteous. When the units needed a bit of tuning post install (normal), they were back onsite in a matter of hours. Tim, the owner, is hands on and responsive and proactively checks back in on how things are doing. Would definitely recommend them to friends and family."
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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 Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything was great except they broke the exterior dryer vent cover. They said they would return and replace it. They never did. It never should have happened in the first place. A true professional would have removed the cover when cleaning to eliminate the possibility of damage."
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+2

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Whitmer Services Heating & Cooling
4.8(
27
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"The installation was done when promised and completed on time at an excellent price. I needed to call the installers out to take care of 3 issues that I found when checking the installation. This was done in a timely manner. Overall I am pleased with the new system although I have not had an opportunity to really test the A/C yet as the weather turn cool and it has not been needed."
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+4

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Windy City Mechanical Inc
5.0(
19
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We got our new furnace, and went with them because the provide good service, replaced my air conditioning system, they repaired and redid everything including the things that was not properly done by the previous company. and that made me switch to Windy City services."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for NORTHFIELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
NORTHFIELD HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
5.0(
19
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1950

"Tommy and Angel installed a new thermostat and ran wire to the boiler and A/C. This replaced a battery operated thermostat with direct AC. No more batteries and a great job. Tommy explained the operation of the thermostat well."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lowe's Air Duct Cleaning
4.7(
377
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Swamp Cooler - Install or Replace

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were on time. Price was originally quoted. When notified they missed the air intake in one of the rooms they came out immediately to correct the problem. Would not hesitate using them again or recommending them to others."
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Air Duct Cleaning

+19

Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for swamp cooler installation and replacement projects in Thornton, 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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