Commercial Eddy Current Testing (Chillers) in Glendale

Eddy current testing (ECT) is the gold standard for assessing the condition of chiller heat‑exchanger tubes. By inducing electromagnetic fields and measuring signal changes, we detect flaws long before they cause leaks or catastrophic failures. For Glendale’s commercial buildings—where cooling is mission‑critical—ECT helps you plan maintenance, prevent surprises, and sustain healthy indoor air.

What ECT Finds and Why It Matters

ECT quickly evaluates thousands of tubes with no cutting or disassembly of the refrigerant side. We uncover early‑stage and advanced damage inside condenser and evaporator bundles, giving you a data‑driven roadmap to reliability.

• Pitting, cracking, and fatigue
• Wall loss, erosion, and corrosion
• Dent damage, deposits, and wear at tube sheets and baffles
• Indications of under‑deposit corrosion and flow‑related erosion
• Localized defects that drive leaks, inefficiency, and contamination risks

The result: fewer emergency shutdowns, better heat transfer, and longer service life for your chillers.

Our Commercial Testing Process

• Scoping and planning: We define assets, access, and safety, aligning with your facilities team’s schedule.
• Pre‑clean coordination: If needed, we coordinate with your cleaning vendor to ensure accurate readings on clean tubes.
• Calibration and probe selection: We select the right probes for tube materials and diameters, then calibrate to standards.
• Systematic scanning: Each tube is scanned end‑to‑end, with real‑time acquisition and rigorous labeling for traceability.
• Analysis and grading: Signals are analyzed, indications are graded by severity, and trends are identified versus prior tests when available.
• Reporting and review: You receive a clear report, tube maps, and prioritized actions—plugging, sleeving, retubing, or monitoring.
• Follow‑up and planning: We review results with your team, set re‑inspection intervals, and support repairs to minimize downtime.

Throughout the process, we work to reduce disruption to tenants and operations, scheduling during low‑load windows whenever possible.

Why #1 AC Guys for Glendale Facilities

We are a 4th‑generation family of engineers with 80+ years of engineering expertise, built on precision and accountability. Our team has trained at the factories of Fujitsu (Japan), Mitsubishi Elektrik (Thailand), Midea (China), Gree (China), and Hier (China), and we specialize in large, complex commercial projects where accuracy and clarity matter most.

• Local focus on Glendale with coverage across Los Angeles County
• Neighboring service support: Orange County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County
• Fast, clean mobilization and professional site conduct
• Digital, compliance‑ready reports with tube maps and severity coding
• Actionable recommendations aligned to budget and risk
• Coordination with your mechanical, controls, and water‑treatment partners

Our mission is healthy air for healthy lives. Reliable chillers are central to that mission, and accurate ECT is how we protect your indoor environment and energy efficiency.

Deliverables You Receive

• Executive summary with key findings and risk ranking
• Detailed tube‑by‑tube maps and indication logs
• Severity coding and photos/plots where applicable
• Recommended actions: plug, sleeve, repair, retube, or monitor
• Suggested re‑inspection intervals based on condition
• Quote options for corrective work where appropriate

Every report is designed to support capital planning and compliance requirements, helping you communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Supported Chiller Assets

We test most commercial shell‑and‑tube chillers used in Glendale facilities, including condenser and evaporator bundles, across common materials such as copper, cupronickel, and stainless steel. Whether your building is a hospital, lab, office tower, hotel, school, or manufacturing plant, our team adapts to site constraints and operational requirements.

Service Area and Response Times

Located in Glendale and serving all of Los Angeles County, we also support nearby Orange County, Ventura County, and Western Riverside County. We offer prompt scheduling and can coordinate evening or weekend work to minimize downtime, subject to availability.

Get a Quote

Protect uptime, efficiency, and occupant comfort with data‑driven eddy current testing from #1 AC Guys. Tell us about your Glendale site, chiller model, tube counts, and preferred timing—we’ll provide a clear scope, timeline, and price. Let our 4th‑generation engineering team keep your chillers reliable and your indoor air healthy.