Rooftop evaporative swamp cooler installed at a High Desert home

Swamp Cooler in Redlands.

Swamp Cooler for Redlands 92373, dispatched same-day from our Hesperia office.

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Swamp Cooler in Redlands in our service area typically runs $185-$4,500. Same-day for repairs, 1-day installs. Pre-summer startup + winterization on the maintenance plan.

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Swamp Cooler Cost High Desert (2026)

Swamp cooler service + install costs in the HD: $129 maintenance plan, $185-$385 pad replacement, $285-$485 pump/motor repair, $300-$8,000 replacement, $8,000-$16,000 full conversion to central AC.

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What Redlands homeowners say

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4 verified swamp cooler reviews from Redlands customers and the surrounding area, drawn from our 200+ Google + Facebook review history.

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JC Energy Solutions is a pleasure to work with. They arrived on time, did great work, and finished before the estimated completion time. They were professional and paid careful attention to detail. They also left the worksite clean.

Owner reply · Joey Condon

Hi Steven, thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review for JC Energy Solutions! It brings us great joy to hear that your experience working with us was nothing short of a pleasure. Our team takes pride in being efficient and professional, so we're delighted to know that our efforts did not go unnoticed. Thank you for trusting us with your project and we hope to work with you again in the future. - The JC Energy Solutions Team

Steven Smith

Tech: Cody Secor

Aug 01, 2024

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Called a couple days before, very helpful and accommodating, Cody, the service man came in on time, cleaned, checked, advised, very professional, Ill make sure to contact this company in the future for all my A/C needs

Carl Diaz

Tech: Cody Secor

Jul 24, 2024

Google · Verified

Very kind and very knowledgeable.

Jaco Jaco

Tech: Cody Secor

Jul 18, 2024

Google · Verified

Our service tech Joe Rangal went above and beyond for us. Thank you!

Laura Luhia

Tech: Joe Rangal

Jul 18, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does a swamp cooler work in the High Desert?

Yes - HD is one of the best climates in the US for evap. Our summer relative humidity averages 18-32 percent. Swamp coolers cool by evaporating water; the drier the air, the bigger the cooling effect. On a 95-degree HD day a tuned unit drops supply air to 70-75 degrees. Above 100-105 outside, evap runs out of headroom and central AC becomes the better tool.

How much does it cost to run a swamp cooler vs central AC?

About 1/4 to 1/8 the electricity for equivalent cooling effect, plus 3-10 gallons of water per hour. On SCE TOU-D-PRIME peak rates, a swamp cooler running 8 hours costs roughly $0.80-$1.50 per day; equivalent central AC runs $4-$8. The trade-off is evap loses cooling above 100 degrees while central AC keeps working.

How often do swamp cooler pads need replacing?

Aspen pads: every spring (annually). Munters / rigid media pads: every 3-5 years depending on water hardness. HD's hard water shortens pad life vs softer-water regions. We swap pads as part of pre-summer startup service.

Can JC Energy Solutions convert my swamp cooler to central AC?

Yes. Full conversion runs $5,800-$12,000 depending on home size and whether existing ductwork can be reused. We remove the swamp cooler, patch the roof or wall penetration, install a new condenser + air handler + thermostat + new refrigerant lines, and commission the system. Permit pulled, inspection coordinated. Pairs with our AC installation service.

Should I just upgrade to AC or keep my swamp cooler?

Depends on three factors. Square footage: under 1,500 sq ft + HD location, evap usually wins on running cost. Peak afternoon temps: if you regularly hit 100+ degrees indoor with evap running, AC is the right tool. Operating budget: evap is cheaper to run but more annual maintenance touch. We will walk both numbers on a free consultation.

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