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Summer · April – June
Every May, a Solve24 electrician sees the same three cooler problems: no water spray (pump), no air (motor), or bad smell (algae in the tank). The right response depends on the cooler's age.
These are labour-plus-part rates. Fan motor and pump are the two biggest failure points. Casing damage is rarely worth repairing because a new body-only shell costs almost as much as a new cooler.
| Fix | Cost 2026 (₹) | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-summer service | 200 – 400 | Pump clean, pad change, motor lube |
| Water pump replacement | 250 – 600 | New pump + fitting |
| Fan motor replacement | 600 – 1,500 | New motor + capacitor |
| Capacitor only | 150 – 400 | When motor hums but does not spin |
| Cooling pad (khus/honeycomb) | 300 – 900 | Per set, honeycomb higher |
| Wheel / caster set | 200 – 500 | When cooler will not roll |
| Body crack sealing | 200 – 500 | Fibre patch |
| Wiring / plug replacement | 150 – 400 | When cord is frayed |
A ₹200–₹400 service in March saves you a mid-May breakdown call at 45°C. Ask the technician to do these six things at minimum.
A well-serviced 5-year-old cooler will match a new cooler for 6–8 weeks a year. Beyond that, the difference is honeycomb pads and a bigger fan. Two low-cost tricks push an older cooler closer to new: swap the khus pads to honeycomb (~₹700), and add a cross-ventilation exhaust in the room — cooling can drop room temperature by 5–7°C only when hot air can leave.
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₹200–₹1,500 depending on the fault. Pump replacement is ₹250–₹600, fan motor is ₹600–₹1,500, capacitor is ₹150–₹400, cooling pads are ₹300–₹900.
Once a year, before summer. A ₹200–₹400 service in March covers pump clean, cooling pad change and motor lubrication — and saves a peak-May breakdown call.
When two major parts have failed within 12 months on a 6+ year old cooler. A new mid-range cooler costs ₹6,000–₹15,000; if repair bills touch a third of that, replace.
Algae growth in the water tank and old cooling pads. Drain, clean with a mild disinfectant, replace the pads (₹300–₹900), and change tank water every 2–3 days during summer.
Yes. Cooler pumps, motors and capacitors are simpler than AC systems, and most AC technicians on Solve24 handle both. Filter by "AC Technician" or "Electrician" — both trades cover coolers.
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