Plate heat exchangers operate quietly in mechanical rooms and are easy to overlook until a system efficiency problem or failure draws attention to them. By the time most facility managers notice an issue, the unit has often been underperforming for some time.

Call our team if you’re experiencing any of the following:

• Chilled water or heating loop temperatures that are no longer reaching setpoint
• Increased energy consumption from chillers, boilers, or pumping systems without a clear cause
• Visible fluid leaks around the heat exchanger frame or plate pack
• Cross-contamination between the primary and secondary fluid circuits
• Fouling-related pressure drop increases – pumps working harder to maintain flow
• Poor heat transfer efficiency confirmed by temperature differential measurements
• A unit that hasn’t been cleaned or inspected in more than 12–18 months

Fouled or failing plate heat exchangers force the rest of your HVAC system to compensate, increasing energy costs and placing undue stress on chillers, boilers, and pumps. Timely service restores efficiency and prevents premature equipment failures downstream.