Commercial Cooling Tower Installation in Downey, CA

Design-Build Engineering That Fits Your Facility

Every Downey project starts with a detailed site survey and load analysis. We evaluate heat rejection requirements, water quality, sound constraints, footprint, rigging access, and future maintenance needs. Whether you need a like-for-like replacement or a plant upgrade, our engineers select the right tower type—crossflow or counterflow, induced or forced draft—along with basin materials (FRP, stainless, or galvanized), low-sound fans, high-efficiency drift eliminators, and variable frequency drives for optimized fan and pump control.

We coordinate structural pads, seismic anchorage per California Building Code, vibration isolation, and piping transitions. Our team handles CAD/BIM coordination, shop drawings, and submittals for a seamless approval process.

Full-Scope Project Delivery

- Permitting and Title 24 compliance - Rigging plans, crane logistics, and street coordination in Downey - Demolition and responsible disposal of existing equipment - New tower installation, steel supports, and seismic bracing - Piping, valves, strainers, side-stream filtration, and heat exchangers - Electrical, VFDs, and BAS/BACnet integration - Start-up, balancing, and commissioning with performance verification - Coordination with your water treatment vendor for proper startup chemistry

Reliability, Safety, and Compliance

Safety drives our schedule and methods. Our crew follows CAL/OSHA best practices, lockout/tagout, confined-space procedures where applicable, and manufacturer-recommended rigging points. We design for maintainability, adding access platforms, safe ladders, and isolation valves so service tasks are faster and safer. We also support best-practice Legionella risk mitigation in partnership with your water treatment provider through proper drift control, filtration, and basin hygiene design choices.

Energy and Water Efficiency

Cooling towers touch your bottom line through electricity and water. We implement VFDs on fans and pumps, premium-efficiency motors, conductivity-based blowdown controls, and high-efficiency fill and drift eliminators. Smart staging with BAS integration maintains approach temperatures while minimizing kW and water usage. Utility rebates may be available—our team helps document measures to support incentive applications.

Quiet, Compact, and Clean

Downey sites often require low-noise operation and small footprints. We specify low-sone fans, silencers, and control strategies that reduce nighttime sound. For tight rooftops, we plan modular sections and coordinated crane picks to minimize street disruption and protect your building envelope. Optional stainless or FRP construction helps resist corrosion and extend life in coastal or industrial environments.

Industries We Serve

- Healthcare and labs (strict uptime and cleanliness standards) - Manufacturing and food processing (process load stability) - Hospitality and entertainment (guest comfort, low noise) - Data centers and tech (redundancy and monitoring) - Multifamily and mixed-use (space-saving, tenant comfort) - Office and retail (efficiency and reliable operation)

Brands and Systems

We install and integrate all leading cooling tower manufacturers and accessories, and we coordinate seamlessly with chillers, heat exchangers, WSHP/VRF hydronic loops, and building automation systems. While our engineers have factory training with global HVAC leaders such as Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Electric (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Haier (China), we apply the same meticulous standards to every tower brand we install.

Our Process

1) Site Assessment and Goals: Clarify loads, noise limits, access, and budget.
2) Engineering and Options: Present right-sized designs, lifecycle cost comparisons, and phasing plans to minimize downtime.
3) Transparent Proposal: Fixed-scope, code-compliant pricing with schedule milestones.
4) Execution: Safe demo, rigging, installation, and commissioning with daily progress updates.
5) Handover and Training: O&M documentation, owner training, and performance benchmarks.
6) Ongoing Support: Preventive maintenance, seasonal inspections, and priority service.

Why #1 AC Guys

- Family-owned, 4th-generation Southern California HVAC engineers - 80+ years of cumulative engineering and field experience - Proven capability with large, complex commercial projects - Licensed, bonded, and insured for peace of mind - Mission-driven focus on healthier indoor environments and dependable building comfort - Serving Downey and Greater Los Angeles County, plus Orange County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County

Healthy Air, Healthy Buildings

Cooling towers are a critical part of your plant’s health. A properly engineered tower helps stabilize indoor temperatures and humidity, supporting better indoor air quality in your occupied spaces. Our team balances thermal performance with water treatment coordination and maintenance access so your system stays efficient, clean, and reliable season after season.

Get Your Downey Cooling Tower Project Moving

Need a fast, code-compliant replacement or a right-sized design-build solution? Contact #1 AC Guys to schedule a site visit in Downey. We’ll provide a clear plan, a precise scope, and a schedule that respects your operations. Serving Los Angeles County and nearby Orange, Ventura, and Western Riverside counties with the craftsmanship and accountability only a family business can deliver.