A cooling tower rejects heat from a building's air conditioning by evaporating water, and its plumbing handles makeup water, blowdown, and treatment. Neglect it and both efficiency and safety suffer.
The makeup
Evaporation constantly removes water, so a makeup line tops up the basin through a float valve. The line needs backflow protection to protect the supply.
The blowdown
As water evaporates, minerals concentrate, so a blowdown line bleeds off a portion to keep the chemistry in range.
The treatment
Chemical or non-chemical treatment controls scale, corrosion, and biological growth, including Legionella.
The maintenance
Basin cleaning, drift eliminator checks, and water testing keep the tower efficient and safe. In Grants Pass, large buildings run these systems hard in summer.
The water test
Regular water testing drives the treatment and the blowdown schedule. Skipping it lets scale and biology take hold quietly.
The call
Keep the tower cool and compliant. Call 888-217-3585 and Grants Pass Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Grants Pass commercial plumbing pro.
Before you start
For Grants Pass homeowners, first identify whether the symptom is isolated to one fixture or appears across the home. Note when it happens, what fixtures were running, and whether the main shutoff is accessible. Photos and model numbers help a professional make a faster, more accurate recommendation.
A simple decision checklist
Before approving work in Josephine County, ask what caused the problem, which repair options were considered, what access or permit work is included, and how the finished work will be tested. Confirm the scope, materials, cleanup, warranty, and price in writing.
When to stop DIY work
Stop troubleshooting if water is near electricity, sewage is entering the home, a gas appliance is involved, a pipe may be frozen inside a wall, or the repair requires opening a structural surface. Shut off water when safe and call a qualified professional.
Plumbing in Grants Pass: what to know
In Grants Pass, rain and older housing stock mean corroded fittings and slow drains show up often. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Josephine County — from Central Point, Medford and Eagle Point to ZIP codes like 97527, 97526, 97543 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
Need a hand in Grants Pass?
If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Grants Pass Home Plumbing Co will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Grants Pass.