Friday, July 8, 2016

Very old Frigiking Evaporative Cooler - controls no longer responding

I have not been able to find anything online for a FK model nor have I found similar units that have the same push button system that we do. Here are some pictures of my unit and the 6 button switch that is now not responding. http://imgur.com/a/etYUc

The pump will not stay on unless I physically hold the button in place. It will also only turn the fan on to the high setting. I was wondering if it just needs cleaned (as it is quite dusty) or if a new switch would be necessary. Again I have not seen the push button switch on any other units, or sold as parts on any website. Would it be possible to replace the push buttons with the dial like the one here at homedepot? http://www.homedepot.com/p/DIAL-6-Position-Evaporative-Cooler-Wall-Switch-71105/202053502

I do have a friend that is an electrician so I would not do that work myself but was just curious if you would recommend making that change and if it is even possible with a unit that is as old as ours. The pump still works great and the motor as well, it's just getting the buttons to work is the issue.

Let me know your thoughts!

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