The motor on our evaporative cooler went out.
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SLS Construction & Building Solutions LLC on Jun 21, 2015First guess - you could have a short or a loose wire - is power still getting to the motor when it stops - got a multimeter to check it? No burnt smells, motor still turn freely?Helpful Reply
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CottonwoodMama on Jun 22, 2015The motor is still getting power. My husband lubed everything up. Not sure if the tension of belt is correct. The motor is overheating and shutting off. It is brand new, so he put the cord from the old motor on it. We don't know why it's overheating.Helpful Reply
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SLS Construction & Building Solutions LLC on Jun 23, 2015Check the tension & how easy the other wheel turns You may also wish to check the voltageHelpful Reply
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CottonwoodMama on Jun 23, 2015We loosened the belt. It doesn't overheat now, but it does make as louder buzzing sound than it used to. Not the fan sound either.Helpful Reply
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Fred Mayers on Jun 24, 2015Check to see if it has a capacitor to help the motor and replace it. Under ten dollars.Helpful Reply
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