Goodway Technologies outlines 5 steps for preparing chiller systems for spring; company emphasizes importance of routine maintenance to increase efficiency, reduce energy costs

November 11, 2024 (press release) –

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Stamford, Conn. – November 11, 2024 – As facility managers begin planning seasonal maintenance for chiller systems in preparation for spring, Goodway Technologies, a leading provider of heat exchanger cleaning and maintenance equipment, emphasizes the importance of conducting routine maintenance and cleaning procedures to ensure optimal performance.

Regular chiller tube cleaning and maintenance not only increases operating efficiency but also reduces energy costs, decreases downtime, and improves the overall performance of the chiller system.

The U.S. Department of Energy highlights that chillers can be significant energy consumers in facilities, making proper maintenance and cleaning essential for efficient operation. According to the department, neglecting routine maintenance can lead to increased expenses as chillers need to work harder to achieve the desired output.

To prepare your chiller system for spring, consider following these steps to optimize performance:

Step 1: Maintain a Daily Operating Log – The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) recommends updating the chiller's operating log at least four times daily to monitor critical parameters. This helps identify any potential issues or concerns. At a minimum, the log should be updated once a day, recording data such as head pressures and approach temperatures. Many newer chillers have software that automatically maintains daily log data, simplifying this task.

Step 2: Keep Tubes Clean – Even minor scale or sludge buildup can significantly impact chiller efficiency, leading to increased energy expenses. It is recommended to clean chiller tubes at least once a year. Regular monitoring throughout the year can help identify the need for additional cleaning. Goodway offers a range of chemical descaling solutions, mechanical tube cleaning equipment, and expert consulting services to ensure the proper cleaning approach is used.

For more information on determining which chiller cleaning method, chemical or mechanical, best fits your need read our guide: How to Choose the Right Tube Cleaner for Optimal Chiller Cleaning.

Step 3: Check for Leaks – Regularly inspect the chiller unit for potential leaks, as they can affect both system efficiency and operation. Leaks can also result in hazardous refrigerants escaping into the surrounding air, posing safety concerns for occupants. Refrigerant levels can be monitored by using an air-purge time, checking the refrigerant sight-glass, and employing a gas analyzer to assess joints and connections. Prompt action should be taken if refrigerant leaks are suspected.

Step 4: Maintain Proper Water Treatment – In addition to cleanings, implementing a water treatment program is sometimes helpful for reducing contaminants on heat-transfer surfaces and inhibiting bacterial growth. However, in most cases, water treatment alone may not address issues like heavy calcium-scale buildup. Goodway Technologies has a team of experts who can identify specific scales and recommend appropriate solutions.

Step 5: Maintain the System – The final step is implementing an upkeep plan to stay on task with the chiller maintenance program. All facility management employees working on the system should be updated on the process and receive the proper training. Regularly provide updates on the impact of the routine maintenance and track the benefits to share with leadership.

Remember Cooling Towers

For facilities equipped with cooling towers, it is crucial to include it in the routine maintenance plan. If cooling towers are not rejecting heat properly, they can impact other parts of your HVAC systems including chillers. If you have performed chiller maintenance and not seen the results you have expected, check your cooling towers. Buildup in cooling towers not only leads to increased expenses and reduced efficiency but also creates potential health risks. Scaling and fouling in cooling towers provide an ideal breeding ground for harmful bacteria, including Legionella. For more information on how cooling tower maintenance can impact chillers, read our Tips and Tricks article “The Hidden Culprit: A Dirty Cooling Tower"

Find the Right Solutions

Goodway offers a variety of chiller tube and cooling tower cleaning equipment, making maintenance and cleaning less daunting. One of Goodway Technologies’ newest innovations, the RAM-5DC-ID chiller tube cleaner, boasts a forward-stop assembly that halts the brush automatically at the tube’s end. Additionally, the Reverse Stop Assembly Speed-Feed gun fires the shaft quickly into the tube with less effort and automatically detects when the brush is retracted from the tube stopping it in the optimal position, allowing the operator to move from tube to tube faster.

From tube cleaners and coils, cooling tower fill and basin maintenance, Goodway Technologies manufactures various HVAC cleaning and maintenance systems that help deliver the efficiency and cost savings you demand. 

For safer, more efficient facilities, Goodway Technologies is your number one source for quality cleaning and maintenance equipment. From heavy duty pressure washers, industrial vacuums for liquid, powders and flammable environments to industrial descaling systems. 

Desde limpiadores de tubos y serpentines, llenado de torres de refrigeración y mantenimiento de balsas, Goodway Technologies fabrica varios sistemas de limpieza y mantenimiento HVAC que ayudan a proporcionar la eficiencia y el ahorro de costes que usted demanda.

From tube cleaners and coils, cooling tower fill and basin maintenance, Goodway Technologies manufactures various HVAC cleaning and maintenance systems that help deliver the efficiency and cost savings you demand. 

For safer, more efficient facilities, Goodway Technologies is your number one source for quality cleaning and maintenance equipment. From heavy duty pressure washers, industrial vacuums for liquid, powders and flammable environments to industrial descaling systems. 

Desde limpiadores de tubos y serpentines, llenado de torres de refrigeración y mantenimiento de balsas, Goodway Technologies fabrica varios sistemas de limpieza y mantenimiento HVAC que ayudan a proporcionar la eficiencia y el ahorro de costes que usted demanda.

From tube cleaners and coils, cooling tower fill and basin maintenance, Goodway Technologies manufactures various HVAC cleaning and maintenance systems that help deliver the efficiency and cost savings you demand. 

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Goodway products are sold direct and are available from a variety of distributors around the globe. Find out more here. 

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