Swamp Cooler Leaking Water On Roof

We are having major issues with our swamp cooler also known as an evaporative cooler.

Swamp cooler leaking water on roof.

If water is coming from the bottom of the swamp cooler and the float valve isn t the culprit a cracked reservoir tray is probably the issue. Evaporative coolers spend their entire working lives drenched in water so it s little wonder that rust is the bane of their existence. Some leaks are obvious a broken or punctured pipe others are harder to see. Use a hose connected to the drain fitting to drain the water off the roof.

The swamp cooler delivers only a little or no cool air at all. It could be loose. Look around the drain plug for any leaks. If motor has stopped running due to overheating turn motor off prior to work on the evaporative cooler to avoid an unexpected motor.

Never drain your cooler onto the roof. Always use the right tools. One common complaint dcs hears from homeowners is their swamp cooler is leaking water on the roof. The swamp cooler has been leaking water without repair.

Many swamp cooler leaks can be repaired. The best way to patch fix a rusty evaporative water cooler. Also known as evaporative coolers they work by releasing evaporated water into the air bringing the overall temperature down as much as 20 degrees fahrenheit. If you maintain your swamp cooler regularly then you will get some solid years of use from it without the need to replace it.

The copper lines that carry water into the swamp cooler can break or have a loose valve which can lead to leaking around the water line. The swamp cooler is really old. Swamp coolers function by running water over pads that water is forced through in order to cool it off. Condensation and too much water in the system will lead to a drip.

Unfortunately as with most household appliance things can go wrong. Water residue could stain your roof or cause you to slip. I swear the dang this is possessed. If too much water is in the pan or working through the mechanisms some swamp coolers have overflow pipes.

If your swamp cooler has low airflow is dripping not turning on or otherwise working you ll need to do a little swamp cooler troubleshooting to figure out the problem. This requires a pan a pump a float and a source of water. Start by inspecting the cooler pan and the water line. When it leaks there is no water on the roof or the sides of the duct above the roof line.

The roof jack that the cooler sits over probably does not go way up into the cooler the cooler has to have a leak somewhere between the bottom pan and the blower housing and the water is running down the inside of the duct. The swamp cooler has been poorly maintained for a while.