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    Cooling Tower Maintenance & Repair for NYC Buildings

    A neglected cooling tower drags down chiller efficiency and creates health and compliance risk. Com+ Mechanical maintains, cleans and repairs cooling towers across NYC and Long Island, working alongside your water-treatment provider.

    Common Cooling Tower Problems

    High condenser water temperature

    Scaled fill, failing fans or poor water distribution reduce tower capacity.

    Vibration or noise

    Worn gearboxes, bearings or unbalanced fans.

    Water loss or overflow

    Bad float valves, leaking basins or damaged drift eliminators.

    Visible scale or algae

    Water-treatment problems that hurt efficiency and raise health risk.

    Corroded structure

    Deteriorating basins and frames that need repair before they fail.

    Why Cooling Tower Maintenance Matters

    Cooling towers reject heat from water-cooled chillers. Scale, debris and biological growth reduce heat transfer, push chiller energy up and can harbor Legionella. In New York City, cooling towers must be registered and maintained under a written management plan with regular inspections. We handle the mechanical side (fans, motors, gearboxes, fill, basins and controls) and coordinate with your water-treatment vendor.

    Cooling Tower Services

    Seasonal startup and winter shutdown
    Basin, fill and drift eliminator cleaning
    Fan, motor, belt and gearbox service
    Fill and drift eliminator replacement
    Float valve, strainer and makeup water repairs
    VFD and controls service
    Coordination with your water-treatment provider
    Maintenance records to support compliance

    Benefits of Regular Tower Maintenance

    Lower chiller energy use
    Fewer emergency outages in peak summer
    Longer life for fill, fans and gearboxes
    Cleaner water and lower health risk
    Records that support NYC compliance
    Lower emissions toward Local Law 97 limits

    Our Simple Process

    From call to comfort in 6 easy steps

    1

    Inspection

    We assess fill, basin, fans, drives and controls.

    2

    Plan

    A maintenance schedule built around your season.

    3

    Startup

    Cleaning, checks and startup before cooling season.

    4

    In-season service

    Regular visits to keep the tower running.

    5

    Shutdown

    Drain-down and winterizing at season's end.

    6

    Records

    Documented work for your files.

    Why Buildings Choose Com+

    Whole-plant view

    We service the tower, chiller and pumps together.

    Works with your water vendor

    We coordinate on cleaning and treatment schedules.

    24/7 response

    Emergency dispatch during peak cooling season.

    Clear records

    Every visit documented.

    Transparent Pricing

    No fees. No surprises. Just honest service.

    Startup & shutdown

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    Seasonal cleaning, startup and winterizing.

    • Basin & fill cleaning
    • Mechanical checks
    • Winter drain-down
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    Seasonal program

    Custom Quote

    Regular maintenance through the cooling season.

    • Scheduled visits
    • Fan & gearbox service
    • Maintenance records
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    Tower repair & rebuild

    Custom Quote

    Fill, eliminators, drives and structural repair.

    • Component replacement
    • Basin repair
    • Performance check
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    Final pricing is confirmed in writing after inspection.

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    Business+ plans start at $499/year — includes 2 rtu tune-ups, 15% off all services, and priority scheduling.

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    Equipment & Brands We Service

    Factory-trained technicians for all major HVAC manufacturers

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    TraneThe Apple of HVACFactory Authorized
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    CarrierThe OG of Air ConditioningFactory Authorized
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    LennoxPremium High-EfficiencyFactory Authorized
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    American StandardTrane's Smarter TwinPreferred Partner
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    RheemReliable & Drama-FreePreferred Partner
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    BryantCarrier's Quieter SiblingCertified
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    GoodmanHonest ValueCertified
    Ruud logo
    RuudRheem's Reliable TwinCertified
    Mitsubishi Electric logo
    Mitsubishi ElectricGold Standard for DuctlessFactory Authorized
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    DaikinWorld's Largest HVAC ManufacturerFactory Authorized
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    BoschGerman Engineering ExcellencePreferred Partner
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    LGSurprisingly LegitPreferred Partner

    Don't see your brand? We service all major manufacturers! Call us to confirm.

    Serving the New York City Metro Area

    Commercial HVAC service for buildings across the five boroughs and nearby counties

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Get answers to common questions about our services

    How often should a cooling tower be maintained?

    Towers need startup and shutdown service each season plus regular in-season checks. Frequency depends on the tower and your water-treatment plan.

    Do cooling towers in NYC have to be registered?

    Yes. New York City requires cooling towers to be registered and maintained under a management plan with regular inspections. Your water-treatment provider and contractor typically share this work.

    Do you clean cooling towers?

    Yes. We clean basins, fill and drift eliminators and coordinate disinfection with your water-treatment vendor.

    Can a dirty cooling tower raise energy bills?

    Yes. Scale and debris reduce heat rejection, which makes the chiller work harder and use more energy.

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