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Someone fit and healthy who needs some extra money might consider
advertising an evaporative (swamp) cooler preparation service in spring -
new pads, clean/scrape out water reservoir, lube blower and check belt,
check float level and water supply, etc. at a reasonable price in the areas
where these are used, such as SW desert areas.

No special tools required.

No one here in far SW AZ advertises such a service. At 79, I'm not looking
forward to doing it in a month or two.

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On 30 Jan 2014 17:51:50 GMT, KenK wrote:


Someone fit and healthy who needs some extra money might consider
advertising an evaporative (swamp) cooler preparation service in spring -
new pads, clean/scrape out water reservoir, lube blower and check belt,
check float level and water supply, etc. at a reasonable price in the areas
where these are used, such as SW desert areas.

No special tools required.

No one here in far SW AZ advertises such a service. At 79, I'm not looking
forward to doing it in a month or two.

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Have you tried contacting a local HVAC service company?
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On 1/30/2014 12:51 PM, KenK wrote:
Someone fit and healthy who needs some extra money might consider
advertising an evaporative (swamp) cooler preparation service in spring -
new pads, clean/scrape out water reservoir, lube blower and check belt,
check float level and water supply, etc. at a reasonable price in the areas
where these are used, such as SW desert areas.

No special tools required.

No one here in far SW AZ advertises such a service. At 79, I'm not looking
forward to doing it in a month or two.

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I'm guessing that HVAC companies do offer the
service, but not cheap. I think it's excellent
business opportunity.

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On 30 Jan 2014 17:51:50 GMT, KenK wrote:


Someone fit and healthy who needs some extra money might consider
advertising an evaporative (swamp) cooler preparation service in
spring - new pads, clean/scrape out water reservoir, lube blower and
check belt, check float level and water supply, etc. at a reasonable
price in the areas where these are used, such as SW desert areas.

No special tools required.

No one here in far SW AZ advertises such a service. At 79, I'm not
looking forward to doing it in a month or two.

Comments?


Have you tried contacting a local HVAC service company?


$$$$$ No fixed price.

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On 1/30/2014 12:51 PM, KenK wrote:
Someone fit and healthy who needs some extra money might consider
advertising an evaporative (swamp) cooler preparation service in
spring - new pads, clean/scrape out water reservoir, lube blower and
check belt, check float level and water supply, etc. at a reasonable
price in the areas where these are used, such as SW desert areas.

No special tools required.

No one here in far SW AZ advertises such a service. At 79, I'm not
looking forward to doing it in a month or two.

Comments?


I'm guessing that HVAC companies do offer the
service, but not cheap.


Same problem with handyman. No fixed price. No reason for them to work
quickly and efficiently. Perhaps little experience in that job. $$$$

I think it's excellent
business opportunity.




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Stormin Mormon wrote:
On 1/30/2014 12:51 PM, KenK wrote:
Someone fit and healthy who needs some extra money might consider
advertising an evaporative (swamp) cooler preparation service in spring -
new pads, clean/scrape out water reservoir, lube blower and check belt,
check float level and water supply, etc. at a reasonable price in the
areas
where these are used, such as SW desert areas.

No special tools required.

No one here in far SW AZ advertises such a service. At 79, I'm not
looking
forward to doing it in a month or two.

Comments?


I'm guessing that HVAC companies do offer the
service, but not cheap. I think it's excellent
business opportunity.

Hi,
If your time isn't worth much. Doing PM on cooler
is time consuming.
When I encounter a chore, I hate, I go out
make some extra money on one time job. I spend the
money to hire some one. I don't like pruning, cleaning
out eaves trough. Any way being 79 is not uncommon now.
There are many seniors in the 80's, 90's. I myself will be 80 soon.
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On 31 Jan 2014 16:37:17 GMT, KenK wrote:

Lab Lover wrote in
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On 30 Jan 2014 17:51:50 GMT, KenK wrote:


Someone fit and healthy who needs some extra money might consider
advertising an evaporative (swamp) cooler preparation service in
spring - new pads, clean/scrape out water reservoir, lube blower and
check belt, check float level and water supply, etc. at a reasonable
price in the areas where these are used, such as SW desert areas.

No special tools required.

No one here in far SW AZ advertises such a service. At 79, I'm not
looking forward to doing it in a month or two.

Comments?


Have you tried contacting a local HVAC service company?


$$$$$ No fixed price.


Fixed pricing with regard to servicing most things is the equivalent of smoke
and mirrors. As soon as any kind of repair enters the equation the fixed price
will increase.

Most HVAC providers will quote you a fixed hourly rate. Simply inquire as to the
rate and ask for an estimate of the amount of time the job will take.

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ (Don't know why you bothered with dollar signs, but
I want to make you happy).
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On 1/31/2014 11:40 AM, KenK wrote:
I'm guessing that HVAC companies do offer the
service, but not cheap.


Same problem with handyman. No fixed price. No reason for them to work
quickly and efficiently. Perhaps little experience in that job. $$$$


I doubt all swampers are the same. Some will be
more work than others. So, it's not possible to
flat rate them out (any more than digging a hole,
mow a lawn, or repair a car). sounds like you're
seeking someone reasonable price, and honest.
Emphasis on honest.

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