Preventative Maintenace
Axis Mechanical offers comprehensive maintenance agreements for cooling tower systems to ensure they operate safely, efficiently, and reliably year-round. Under our agreements, our technicians visit your site regularly—based on the specific needs of your system—to perform routine inspections, cleaning, and preventive maintenance.
By enrolling in a maintenance program, you minimize the risk of unexpected breakdowns, extend the lifespan of your cooling towers, and maintain optimal system performance. Our team keeps detailed records of all service activities, helping you stay compliant with industry standards and ensuring your system runs at peak efficiency.
With an Axis Mechanical maintenance agreement, you can have confidence that your cooling towers are being cared for by experts who prioritize reliability, performance, and your peace of mind.
Maintenance Checklist
- Perform Quarterly maintenance visits in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Maintenance visits are January, April, July and October.
- Spring Visit to include preparation for Summer Operation.
- Fall Visit to include preparation for Winter Operation.
- Lubricate fan shaft bearings.
- Lubricate motor base adjusting rod.
- Inspect and adjust belt tension and alignment.
- Replace worn belts once a year on the April visit.
- Check shaft alignment between motor and gear box.
- Check Lovejoy connection.
- Inspect gear box oil level, fill as needed.
- Replace gear box oil every April.
- Check amperage readings on motors.
- Check fan rotation and operation.
- Identify defects, water leaks, excessive vibration, noisy or improper operation.
- Clean spray nozzles and Hot Water Basins.
- Clean Fill and Cold Water Basin.
- Adjust operating sequence.
- Inspect/test operation of mechanical vibration cut-out switch.
- Inspect/test/clean operation of Basin Heaters.
- Inspect/test/clean operation of EWLC.
- Inspect/test/clean operation of make Up Solenoid Valve.
- Inspect/test operation of Heat Trace.
- Inspect/test operation of cooling tower VFD’s.
- Submit written report.
