Commercial Eddy Current Testing (Chillers) in Fontana

What eddy current testing does for your chiller plant

Eddy current testing (ECT) is a non-destructive method that detects tube wall loss, pitting, cracking, fretting, and deposit-related issues in condenser and evaporator bundles. By inducing controlled electromagnetic fields and reading signal responses, we identify defects long before they lead to leaks, cross-contamination, capacity loss, or emergency shutdowns. For Fontana’s commercial facilities, that means sharper maintenance planning and fewer surprises during the cooling season.

Our commercial ECT workflow

• Scope and safety planning: confirm tube maps, metallurgy, diameters, wall thickness, and accessibility.
• Calibration: select probes, standards, and test parameters aligned with OEM guidance and industry best practices.
• Testing: acquire high-quality signals across representative or 100% tube populations with minimal downtime.
• Analysis: interpret indications (pitting, axial/circumferential cracking, denting, support wear, erosion/corrosion, fouling).
• Reporting: deliver digital reports with tube sheets, color-coded severity maps, photos, trends, and next-step actions.
• Action plan: recommend cleaning, plugging, retubing, or replacement with budget and scheduling options.

Because we’re a commercial-first HVAC engineering team, we can immediately connect ECT findings to practical fixes, timelines, and operational risk, helping you balance cost, reliability, and IAQ goals.

Why Fontana facilities choose #1 AC Guys

• 80+ years of engineering know-how from a four-generation family business focused on complex HVAC projects.
• Factory-trained with Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Electric (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Haier (China).
• Experienced with AC PRO–supplied commercial HVAC equipment and chiller plant integrations.
• Fast mobilization, after-hours and weekend scheduling to reduce disruption.
• Clear deliverables: ranked findings, life-cycle options, and capital planning support.
• Mission-driven to improve healthy indoor air and dependable cooling for your people and processes.

What you receive after testing

We provide a concise executive summary, detailed tube-by-tube results, severity-coded maps, photos, and a prioritized remediation plan. You will see exactly where losses are occurring, how fast they may progress, and which actions (clean, plug, retube, replace) fit your budget and timeline. We can coordinate cleaning crews, retube specialists, and commissioning to close the loop from diagnosis to restored performance.

Applications across industries

• Logistics and distribution centers seeking stable peak-season capacity.
• Healthcare and labs that must protect uptime and sensitive environments.
• Education campuses and municipal buildings pursuing energy and reliability targets.
• Hospitality, retail, and offices focused on comfort, IAQ, and predictable operations.

Whether your chillers are part of a central plant or distributed across multiple buildings, eddy current testing spots early degradation that otherwise hides until heat waves expose it.

Compatibility with AC PRO and leading OEM equipment

Our engineers routinely test chillers and heat exchangers integrated with AC PRO–supplied systems as well as plants incorporating equipment from major OEMs. We follow manufacturer guidance and industry best practices to ensure test integrity and actionable results. If needed, we coordinate with your facility team and service partners to align on corrective actions and scheduling.

Service area and dispatch

We serve Fontana and the surrounding Inland Empire with rapid response. From our Southern California base, we also cover Western Riverside County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, and Ventura County. Ask about same-day or next-day testing windows during critical weather periods.

Healthy air is our mission

Reliable chillers are essential to healthy buildings. By finding and fixing tube-side issues before they escalate, we help stabilize temperatures, reduce humidity swings, and support better indoor air quality. That’s directly aligned with our mission: healthier air at home and at work for a healthier life.

Scheduling and pricing

Every plant is unique. Share your chiller make, tonnage, tube counts, metallurgy, latest service records, and any known performance issues. We will tailor a scope and provide clear pricing—no surprises. If you manage multiple sites across Fontana or the Inland Empire, we can bundle testing for volume savings and consistent reporting.

Frequently asked questions

• How long does testing take? Most single-bundle tests complete in hours, not days, and can be scheduled off-hours.
• Will operations be interrupted? ECT is non-destructive and planned to minimize or avoid downtime.
• What if defects are found? We rank severity and map locations, then outline targeted cleaning, plugging, or retubing.
• How often should we test? Annual or biannual intervals are common for heavy-use plants; we’ll advise based on condition.

Ready to reduce risk and extend chiller life in Fontana? Contact #1 AC Guys for commercial eddy current testing and get a clear plan to keep your cooling reliable, efficient, and compliant.