Cooling Tower Cleaning
Why is the proper maintenance of cooling towers important?
Health Hazards. During routine operation, cooling towers continuously scrub bacteria, dust, pollen, insects, and other debris from the air. Without a proper cleaning and disinfecting program in place, during periods of non-use such as the winter months, the cooling tower becomes a breeding ground.
Cooling towers must ensure that circulating water is clean to prevent bacteria growth, which can cause serious health problems. In addition, technicians must clean, inspect, lubricate, and adjust all of the motors, fans, and pumps within the cooling tower on a regular basis.
Cooling towers must ensure that circulating water is clean to prevent bacteria growth, which can cause serious health problems. In addition, technicians must clean, inspect, lubricate, and adjust all of the motors, fans, and pumps within the cooling tower on a regular basis.
1. Decrease How Much You're Spending on Your Energy Bill The biggest benefit to regular cooling tower cleaning is a huge difference in how much you're spending on your energy bill. By having your cooling tower cleaned consistently, you'll start saving a lot of money on your energy bill. If you don't get your cooling towers regularly cleaned, there's going to be a lot of debris and dirt that clogs the system. As a result, it takes a lot more energy for cooling towers to run. So, you'll be spending a lot more money on your energy bills. By having your towers cleaned, it's a lot easier for your cooling towers to run. 2. Increase In Equipment Lifespan Not only will you spend a lot less on your energy bill, but you'll also end greatly increasing the lifespan of your equipment. Over time, this means you'll save a lot of money by not having to replace your equipment as frequently. While you won't be able to plan for the possibility of equipment failure and malfunctions in the future, having your cooling tower cleaned will keep your equipment around for a longer time. 3. Decrease Growth of Microorganisms Worried about how many microorganisms are growing in your cooling towers? By regularly cleaning your cooling towers, you'll fight back against any microbial growth that's making itself at home in your cleaning tower. Also, it's highly recommended by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to have your cooling tower cleaned at least two times a year. What is Legionnaires' disease (legionella pneumonia)? Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria. Legionnaires' disease doesn't spread from person to person. Instead, the bacteria spreads through mist, such as from air-conditioning units for large buildings. Adults over the age of 50 and people with weak immune systems, chronic lung disease, or heavy tobacco use are most at risk. Many people exposed to the bacteria don't develop symptoms. Those who do develop symptoms may experience cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headaches, and diarrhea. Legionnaire's disease can be treated with antibiotics. 4. Fight Against Deposits In addition to these above-listed benefits, you'll also fight against scale deposits from ruining your system. This is because any solid minerals that deposit themselves inside of your cooling tower will be regularly removed. As a result, this means that your system is running much more efficiently. |
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5. Your Business Looks Better
On a lot of properties, the cooling tower is located in a position that's easy for the public eye to glance upon. Having your cooling tower regularly cleaned, makes your business appear clean and well-cared for too.
On a lot of properties, the cooling tower is located in a position that's easy for the public eye to glance upon. Having your cooling tower regularly cleaned, makes your business appear clean and well-cared for too.
Understanding the Importance of Regular Cooling Tower Cleaning
By learning about the benefits of regular cooling tower cleaning, you can greatly help increase your equipment's lifespan. Plus, you'll notice a huge difference in how much you're spending on overall electric costs while protecting your employees.
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Utility Plant Solutions is here to Help!
Our dedicated staff of technicians have serviced multiple sites across the Carolinas, working in a wide range of cooling towers for a variety of clients. No job is too big or small. If you need your towers descaled, we are extremely familiar with handling and applying the agents. Once clean, if you need your graywater hauled away, we are happy to help. We are a one-stop-shop for your cooling tower needs.
Our technicians are trained to work in confined spaces and are required to wear safety equipment at all times.
If you have more questions or would like to request an estimate, click the button below. Thank you!
Our technicians are trained to work in confined spaces and are required to wear safety equipment at all times.
If you have more questions or would like to request an estimate, click the button below. Thank you!