Commercial Cooling Tower Repair in Glendale, CA

In Glendale’s warm, dry summers and variable shoulder seasons, a properly functioning cooling tower is essential to comfort, process stability, and energy performance. When towers lose efficiency from scale, mechanical wear, or airflow bottlenecks, chiller lift increases, power use rises, and risk grows. #1 AC Guys delivers engineering‑grade repairs that restore heat rejection, protect water quality, and stabilize operating costs.

What we repair on commercial cooling towers

• Fans, fan stacks, shafts, hubs, and precision balancing
• Motors, bearings, gearboxes, belt and direct drives, and VFDs
• Fill media, drift eliminators, louvers, nozzles, and distribution decks
• Cold and hot water basins, overflows, strainers, and makeup assemblies
• Casing panels, structure, hardware, access hatches, and safety grating
• Sealants, coatings, and targeted leak remediation
• Sensors, control wiring, safeties, and integration with BAS

Our diagnostic‑first approach verifies airflow, water flow, heat transfer, and electrical health before repairs begin. That means fewer callbacks, measurable gains in approach temperature, and longer component life.

Engineering‑first diagnostics

• Thermal performance checks (approach, range, entering/leaving temps)
• Vibration and alignment analysis for fans, shafts, and gearboxes
• Current, voltage, insulation, and VFD parameter testing
• Nozzle pattern, distribution, and fill loading inspection
• Drift and splash assessment to protect people and surroundings
• Water‑side observations aligned with your water treatment program

Once the root cause is confirmed—whether mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic—we execute repairs that bring the tower back to design performance and help the chiller run within optimal lift, reducing energy waste.

Common symptoms Glendale facilities report

• Loss of capacity during peak afternoons or heat waves
• Unusual noise from bearings, gearboxes, or fans
• Visible drift or mist, water carryover, or nuisance wetting
• Rising energy bills and poor chiller performance
• Hot spots, uneven water distribution, or clogged strainers
• Corrosion, leaks, or recurring biological fouling

If you notice these issues, early intervention prevents accelerated wear and unplanned downtime.

Why #1 AC Guys

• 80+ years of engineering experience across four generations
• Family‑owned, Glendale‑focused service with regional reach
• Specialists in large and complex commercial projects
• Factory training at Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Elektrik (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Hier (China)
• Data‑driven diagnostics and repair documentation you can trust
• Mission‑driven: healthier indoor air, safer water, stable operations

We serve Glendale, Los Angeles County, and nearby Orange County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County. Whether your site is an office high‑rise, studio lot, hospital campus, school, retail center, or manufacturing facility, our team is equipped for your tower.

Repairs that last

Durability begins with correct materials and precise workmanship. We align fan pitch and blade tracking, set proper gearbox lubrication and alignment, optimize VFD parameters for stable fan control, and restore proper water distribution with the right nozzles and fill. Where coatings are required, we prepare surfaces thoroughly for adhesion and corrosion resistance. The goal is simple: reliable heat rejection, lower lifecycle cost, and consistent comfort.

Upgrades and retrofits

• High‑efficiency fill and drift eliminators to improve approach temperature
• Direct‑drive or premium‑efficiency motor packages with VFD optimization
• Improved distribution decks and nozzles to correct water patterning
• Structural and access upgrades for safer maintenance
• Sensors and controls improvements for better BAS integration

Retrofits can reduce fan horsepower, stabilize process temperatures, and extend tower life—often with measurable payback. We provide before/after performance snapshots so you can track results.

Proactive maintenance for Glendale facilities

A smart maintenance plan keeps towers clean, balanced, and efficient. We tailor schedules around seasons and load profiles to minimize disruption and protect uptime. Typical tasks include inspection, vibration checks, motor and gearbox service, fill cleaning, nozzle restoration, and verification that mechanical performance aligns with water treatment goals.
We also document findings and recommendations so your facility team and water treatment partners can act quickly.

Health, safety, and compliance

We follow industry best practices for safe access, lockout/tagout, confined space considerations, and drift minimization. Our mission of healthy indoor air extends to safer tower operation, helping protect occupants, neighbors, and equipment.

Industries we support in Glendale

• Office and mixed‑use buildings
• Healthcare and life sciences
• Hospitality and entertainment
• Education and public facilities
• Retail centers and commercial campuses
• Industrial, manufacturing, and labs
• Data centers and critical environments

FAQs

Do you service most cooling tower brands?
Yes. We diagnose and repair most major makes and models found across Glendale’s commercial buildings.

Can you work after hours?
We offer flexible scheduling to reduce disruption to your operations. Let us know your site requirements.

Do you handle both repair and optimization?
Absolutely. We restore performance and can recommend targeted upgrades to improve reliability and efficiency.

Get started

If your Glendale facility needs commercial cooling tower repair, request an assessment from #1 AC Guys. Our fourth‑generation engineering team will identify the root cause, execute durable repairs, and help your system run at design performance—supporting healthier air and dependable cooling for your people and operations.