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Chiller Services

for Commercial & Institutional Facilities in Southern California

24/7/365 service and maintenance from Santa Barbara to San Diego – compliance-first, energy-optimized, and field-proven.

Hospitals • Universities • Government & Defense • Labs & Biotech •
High‑rise Office • K‑12 • Manufacturing & Food Processing • Data Centers • Cultural & Public Assembly

Equipment We Service & Maintain

Chiller Types: Centrifugal • Water‑cooled Screw • Air‑cooled Screw/Scroll • Magnetic Bearing (Turbocor) • Absorption

CenTraVac™, Series R™, Sintesis™

YK, YMC², YVAA, YVWA
Evergreen®, AquaEdge®, AquaForce®
Magnitude®, Pathfinder®
Oil‑Free Magnetic Bearing Chillers

Chiller Services

Precision Maintenance

Our best in class preventative maintenance programs – ranging from quarterly, semi-annual, and annual frequencies – include seasonal start‑ups/shutdowns, oil/refrigerant analysis, tube service, and controls backups. We cover ancillaries such as cooling towers, pumps, and heat exchangers, too. Have peace of mind with key documentation including digital service reports, compliance logs, and asset condition scoring for capital planning.
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Eddy current tube analysis, leak detection, vibration and oil analysis

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Tube cleaning, retubing, gasket and tubesheet work

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Improvements and updates

Optimization & Retrofits

Central Plant Optimization (CPO)

Our approach to optimization and retrofits begins at the central plant level. We implement advanced strategies such as load-based sequencing, condenser water reset driven by ambient wet-bulb conditions, and chilled water ΔT improvement. By incorporating pump and cooling tower VFD control alongside automatic setpoint optimization, we maximize system responsiveness and efficiency. Additional measures, including high-efficiency impellers, variable speed drives, and waterside economizer integration, further enhance performance. All improvements are tied together with robust controls integration, using BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, and secure remote monitoring for seamless system operation.

Performance Benchmarking

Every project is grounded in clear performance benchmarking. We establish a baseline that includes kW per ton, ΔT performance, demand charges, and condenser approach temperatures. From there, algorithmic sequencing and adaptive setpoints are applied to match real-time load and ambient wet-bulb conditions. Performance is validated with utility-grade trend reporting that provides clear before-and-after comparisons, ensuring transparency and measurable results.

Ongoing Monitoring & Assurance

Optimization doesn’t end at installation – it requires continuous oversight. Our monitoring framework provides alarms for abnormal kW/ton, low ΔT, and short cycling, helping prevent inefficiencies before they escalate into costly issues. Secure remote monitoring with automated alerts enables proactive intervention, while monthly performance reviews ensure that systems remain optimized over time. This commitment to ongoing assurance protects your investment and sustains long-term energy savings.

Why Facilities Choose Us

We deliver critical cooling solutions that protect uptime, meet California’s strict regulatory demands, and deliver measurable energy savings.

Compliance without surprises

We plan and execute work to meet California Title 24 (Part 6), CALGreen commissioning scope, and CARB Refrigerant Management Program requirements while coordinating permits and required documentation.

Full lifecycle

Design‑assist → installation → commissioning → preventive maintenance → retrofits → emergency repair and rental support.

Energy and uptime

Central plant optimization reduces kW/ton and unplanned downtime – with trend data to prove it.

Single accountability

One team for chillers, towers, pumps, controls, and water treatment – including vendor management and owner training.

Rapid emergency response

24/7 dispatch with guaranteed response windows for mission‑critical environments.

Common Inquiries

FAQs

How often should chillers be maintained?
Preventive maintenance is typically performed quarterly or semi-annually depending on system tonnage, run hours, and manufacturer recommendations. Routine inspections, tube service, and water treatment monitoring are critical to avoiding efficiency losses and extending chiller life.
Can maintenance improve chiller efficiency and lower energy costs?
Yes. Properly maintained chillers can achieve 10–20% efficiency improvements through tube cleaning, condenser water optimization, and load-based sequencing. We benchmark performance (kW/ton, ΔT, approach temps) and verify savings with utility-grade trending for measurable cost reductions.
Can you maintain plant operations during replacements?
Yes. Our team stages replacements to minimize downtime and maintain cooling capacity during construction. We use temporary chillers, phased tie-ins, and after-hours work when required to ensure building operations continue without disruption.
Do you handle CARB refrigerant compliance?
Yes. We register all covered systems, perform required leak inspections, and maintain complete repair/retirement documentation per California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations. This ensures your chillers remain compliant and audit-ready.
Do you integrate with existing BAS?
Absolutely. Our technicians are experienced with major BAS platforms (ABB, Johnson, Siemens, Trane, Honeywell, Delta, and others). We tie in chiller sequencing, resets, and alarms seamlessly, ensuring your central plant operates as a fully integrated system.
What utility incentives are available?
Southern California utilities often offer rebates for chiller replacements, VFD upgrades, tube cleaning, and plant optimization projects. We identify qualifying measures, prepare incentive applications, and provide post-project verification to maximize your rebate potential.

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