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The In’s and Out’s of Cooling Tower Cleaning and Maintenance

CCER • June 17, 2020

Why and how often you need this essential service

Cooling Tower Cleaning is an essential service for many different types of facilities. The summer months are now upon us, and with a need for air conditioning comes a need to clean your Cooling Tower. In the wake of COVID-19, it is now more vitally important than ever to service your Cooling Tower, to ensure sanitation and proper airflow. So what exactly is Cooling Tower Cleaning, and why and how often does your business need it?

What Cooling Tower Cleaning Is:
 
There are two different types of Cooling Tower Cleaning available. Manual Tower Cleaning utilizes power washers and shovels, while Chemical Cleaning utilizes acid cleaning. As stated on our website, this procedure requires a site-specific approach and chemistry to remove deposits with minimal degradation to the tower and fill. Each site is evaluated for the most efficient cleaning method.  
 
How Often Cooling Tower Cleaning Should Be Performed:
 
At CCER, we have a scheduled regular maintenance program available. In general, a tower cleaning program should be considered when the tower is dirty. Cooling Tower Cleaning should be performed with a regular frequency in order to prevent build-up and deposition. This service should be done at least once annually but can vary depending on the facility.
 
So now that we know a little bit more about what Cooling Tower Cleaning is, and how often you need it, let’s delve into the types of businesses that are a good fit for Cooling Tower Cleaning.
 
Top Facilities That Could Benefit From Cooling Tower Cleaning:
 
  • Schools
  • Stadiums
  • Data Centers
  • Office Buildings
  • Apartment Buildings
  • Manufacturing Plants
  • Tech Buildings
  • Hospitals
  • Any Large Buildings
 
Cooling Tower Cleaning can be wildly beneficial to many types of businesses, and energy recovery savings averages 15-20% depending on the unit. You may be spending more money on energy consumption than needed because of the inefficiencies created by over-capacity and poor conditioned airflow. Cooling Tower Cleaning can help you to reduce your operating costs, reducing hot calls, and deferring capital costs. This low maintenance service can drastically reduce your labor costs and downtime while improving airflow and efficiency. Additionally, Cooling Tower Cleaning can lower your emissions, which is better for the environment and the planet.
Saving you money, energy and the environment is what we do. Let us answer any of your questions, or schedule an onsite visit. We can provide a free assessment of your Cooling Tower needs in just 15 minutes. Request an estimate today by calling (720) 224-3306, or fill out our free assessment request form here.
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