Evaporative Cooler Damper Problem

Rick351 on 20/02/2020 - 17:58

I've had a Brivis Evap cooler for 15yrs. The Damper in the unit doesn't flip open and makes a humming sound. I put two screws to permanently have the dampers open, but the humming noise still appears. I think the motorised damper is the cause of that. Should I just remove the motorised damper and leave it permanently open? After it rained last week that occurred. Another thing i noticed is that air coming out of vents doesn't blow out as much, fan blows super quick though. If you could please thoughts on this that would be great. Thanks

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • Muzeeb on 20/02/2020 - 18:15

    Just disconnect power cable to the damper.

    • Rick351 on 20/02/2020 - 18:47

      Yeah that's what I'm going to do, just trying to see if the ozbargain community can brainstorm any other ideas. Motorised damper going for $300 might as well remove it.

  • Ocker on 20/02/2020 - 18:42

    Call a service person

    • Rick351 on 20/02/2020 - 18:45

      I'm an electrical apprentice, would like to try and diagnose the problem myself.

  • Ocker on 20/02/2020 - 18:46

    If you have had the Brivis swamp box for 15 years then it is time to replace the whole unit. Newer models and more efficient and cheaper to operate

  • BobD on 21/02/2020 - 07:52

    Maybe not a good idea to jam the damper open. If you heat your house in winter then an open damper just lets the heat out. Get it fixed or replace the swampy.

    • Rick351 on 21/02/2020 - 09:06

      Was thinking of just closing the vents inside the house. Magic haha

  • Rick351 on 27/02/2020 - 15:18

    I'm not getting enough air flow when i turn the cooler on max, had a look at the unit on the roof, doesn't spin quick. Should i lubricate the fan motor?

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