Commercial Eddy Current Testing (Chillers) in Fullerton | AC PRO

What Is Eddy Current Testing for Chillers?

Eddy current testing (ECT) is a non‑destructive method used to assess the health of chiller tubes in condensers and evaporators. By inducing controlled electromagnetic fields, we detect changes in conductivity and permeability caused by wear, corrosion, pitting, fatigue cracks, and wall thinning—without removing tubes or dismantling the bundle. For AC PRO‑supported chillers operating in Fullerton’s commercial environments, ECT helps protect uptime, improve energy efficiency, and extend equipment life.

• Find early‑stage defects before leaks or failures occur
• Measure wall loss and remaining useful life for capital planning
• Prioritize tubes for cleaning, plugging, or retubing
• Support performance baselining after cleanings or overhauls

Our Commercial Process in Fullerton

We built our workflow for speed, precision, and clear decisions in active facilities. A typical Fullerton engagement includes:

• Pre‑job review: scope, access, safety, and chiller line‑up planning
• Calibration and reference standards verification for test integrity
• Eddy current scanning of selected or full tube bundles
• Signal analysis and defect characterization by experienced engineers
• On‑site debrief with preliminary findings to guide immediate actions
• Comprehensive report with heat maps, tube lists, and repair priorities

Where possible, we coordinate with your operations team to minimize downtime—often scheduling around peak load windows to keep your tenants, guests, or production running.

Deliverables You Receive

After testing your AC PRO‑supported chiller in Fullerton, you’ll receive documentation designed for both technicians and executives:

• Executive summary with risk ranking and next‑step recommendations
• Detailed tube inventory, indications, and wall‑loss estimates
• Color heat maps for fast visualization of problem areas
• Maintenance roadmap: cleaning, tube plugging, or retubing guidance
• Baseline dataset to compare future seasons and verify ROI

Why #1 AC Guys

We are a fourth‑generation family of engineers with 80+ years in engineering, trusted on large and complex commercial plants across Southern California. Our team is factory trained at Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Elektrik (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Hier (China), bringing a deep engineering mindset to every diagnostic decision.

• Complex‑project specialists: campuses, hospitals, hotels, and industrial sites
• AC PRO familiarity: testing and servicing AC PRO‑supported chillers and components
• Precision instrumentation and disciplined QA for repeatable results
• Clear reporting that ties findings to energy, reliability, and lifecycle cost
• Mission‑driven: healthier air and better building outcomes through smarter maintenance

Service Area

Local to Orange County with rapid dispatch to Fullerton and neighboring cities. We also cover Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County—ideal for portfolios that span multiple jurisdictions.

Industries We Serve in Fullerton

• Office and mixed‑use high‑rise
• Healthcare and life science facilities
• Higher education and K‑12 campuses
• Hospitality, entertainment, and venues
• Manufacturing and logistics
• Data centers and technology spaces

What We Detect and Prevent

ECT helps identify issues such as general corrosion, pitting, erosion at baffle supports, fretting, stress‑corrosion cracking, and manufacturing anomalies. By turning signals into quantified insights, we prevent unplanned outages, water intrusion risks, and energy waste caused by degraded heat transfer.

Schedule and Lead Times

We align testing windows around your operating schedule. Typical single‑chiller ECT can be planned and completed within a short maintenance window, with preliminary results the same day and full reports usually delivered shortly thereafter. Emergency support may be available during critical outages—ask about current availability in Fullerton.

Beyond the Test: Actionable Next Steps

We don’t stop at detection. Based on ECT results, we can coordinate cleaning, targeted tube plugging, and retubing through trusted partners, and we’ll work with your team to optimize controls and water treatment strategies that protect AC PRO‑supported equipment long term. Our goal is to improve reliability, reduce energy spend, and support better indoor air quality—healthy air for a healthy life.

Compliance and Best Practices

Our procedures follow widely adopted industry best practices for non‑destructive testing and chiller maintenance. Findings are documented clearly so facility managers, consultants, and insurers can act with confidence.

Get a Quote for Fullerton

Whether you manage a single site in Fullerton or a regional portfolio across Orange County, Los Angeles County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County, #1 AC Guys is ready to help. Tell us your chiller model, tonnage, tube material, and preferred window, and we’ll propose a tailored eddy current testing plan for your AC PRO‑supported system.

From discovery to decision, our engineering family brings precision, clarity, and accountability to every commercial chiller we test. Request your site visit today—we’re built to solve the most complex HVAC challenges.