Commercial Chiller Installation in Burbank — Air‑Cooled & Water‑Cooled

Why Burbank Businesses Choose #1 AC Guys

#1 AC Guys is a 4th‑generation, family‑owned HVAC contractor rooted in Los Angeles with more than 80 years of engineering expertise. We thrive on large, complex commercial projects that demand precision and predictability. From Burbank’s studios and soundstages to high‑rise offices, healthcare clinics, and hospitality properties, we design and install air‑cooled and water‑cooled chillers that deliver reliable comfort, healthy indoor air, and measurable energy savings.

Our factory‑trained engineers have hands‑on training at leading global manufacturers, including Fujitsu in Japan, Mitsubishi Electric in Thailand, Midea, Gree, and Haier in China. We leverage this deep technical background to integrate equipment and controls seamlessly, comply with Title 24 and local codes, and optimize performance over the full life cycle of your system.

Local know‑how matters. We coordinate with City of Burbank Building & Safety, plan crane lifts and street closures, meet California seismic anchorage requirements, and align with Burbank Water and Power or other utility programs to help you capture available incentives.

Air‑Cooled vs. Water‑Cooled: The Right Choice for Your Facility

Air‑cooled chillers excel when you need lower first cost, simpler maintenance, and a compact footprint. Ideal for roof or grade mounting, they avoid cooling towers and water treatment while providing dependable performance and fast installs—great for office buildings, retail centers, and smaller central plants.

Water‑cooled chillers deliver superior part‑load efficiency and quiet operation when paired with cooling towers and proper water treatment. They shine in larger loads, constrained urban sites, and mission‑critical environments where energy savings, low sound, and capacity density are priorities—perfect for soundstages, post‑production facilities, hospitals, hotels, and mixed‑use campuses.

We model both options—comparing NPLV/IPLV efficiency, lifecycle costs, acoustics, refrigerant strategy, and infrastructure requirements—so you can make a confident, data‑driven decision.

Our Turnkey Process

1. Assessment and Load Calculations
We survey your plant, analyze existing equipment, review architectural constraints, and run detailed load calculations. We account for thermal storage, diversity, process loads, redundancy needs, and seasonal profiles specific to Burbank’s climate.

2. Engineering and Equipment Selection
We right‑size the chiller, pumps, and towers; design minimal‑loss hydronic paths; and select high‑efficiency components such as VFD compressors and ECM pumps. Controls are specified for BACnet or Modbus integration with your BMS for smart scheduling, demand response, and alarms.

3. Permitting, Logistics, and Seismic
We handle plans, permits, Title 24 documentation, and coordination with City of Burbank. Our team prepares rigging and crane lift plans, traffic control, and compliant seismic anchorage per California Building Code and local requirements.

4. Installation and Integration
Certified pipefitting, electrical, and controls specialists execute to spec. We install chilled and condenser water piping, isolation and control valves, strainers, chemical feed, VFDs, and sensors. For air‑cooled units, we optimize airflow and sound mitigation; for water‑cooled plants, we set towers, basins, and water treatment for long‑term reliability.

5. Commissioning and Training
We perform functional performance testing, sensor calibration, flow balancing, and sequence verification at full and part load. Your staff receives hands‑on training, O&M documentation, and clear emergency procedures.

6. Warranty and Preventative Maintenance
Protect uptime with tailored PM plans: seasonal start‑ups, tube cleaning, oil analysis, vibration checks, water chemistry management, and remote monitoring. We help you maintain efficiency, extend equipment life, and sustain warranty compliance.

Industries We Serve in Burbank

• Film and TV studios, soundstages, and production campuses
• Post‑production, editing, and server‑dense suites
• Corporate offices and mixed‑use developments
• Healthcare clinics and medical offices
• Hospitality and entertainment venues
• Retail, education, and municipal facilities

Energy, Compliance, and Incentives

Our designs meet or exceed Title 24 requirements and align with CALGreen and local ordinances. We’ll help you navigate potential incentives through Burbank Water and Power, LADWP, or Southern California utilities. Expect strategies that reduce peak demand, improve IPLV performance, and enhance IAQ—supporting healthier buildings and lower operating costs.

Controls and Connectivity

Open‑protocol integration ensures your chiller plant plays nicely with existing systems. We set up BACnet/Modbus communications, trending, alarms, and dashboards so facility teams can manage performance in real time and respond before minor issues impact comfort or production schedules.

Service Area and Response

Headquartered in Los Angeles, we serve Burbank and all of Los Angeles County, with projects throughout Orange County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County. Our dispatch model prioritizes fast mobilization, clear communication, and minimal disruption to your operations.

Build Your Next Project with Confidence

When the stakes are high and downtime is not an option, partner with #1 AC Guys. Our mission is simple: healthier air and reliable comfort for a healthier life and a stronger business. Request a free on‑site assessment and a transparent, apples‑to‑apples proposal for your air‑cooled or water‑cooled chiller installation in Burbank. Let’s engineer a plant that performs on day one—and for decades to come.