If your company relies on a heat exchanger, you know how critical it is to find good heat exchange repair services. From retubing to cleaning to inspecting, reliable heat exchanger repair companies will be able to quickly get your heat exchanger back up and running — and keep it running for years to come.

Before you make a call to one of the many reputable companies that provide heat exchanger repair services, ask yourself the following questions:

1. Do you need general heat exchanger repair?

2. Do you want heat exchanger field services?

3. Do you want to buy parts to complete a heat exchange repair?

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Locate heat exchanger repair services

Why replace your company's heat exchanger when you can have it repaired or reconditioned? Finding heat exchange repair companies is relatively simple, since a number of experienced companies do business across the country.

I recommend: Hexeco's heat exchanger repair services include heat exchangers retubing, reconditioning and repairing. On the company's website, you can link to detailed information about Hexeco's plate heat exchanger repair and spiral heat exchanger repair. CTI Industries provides patented tube repair techniques that can be applied to a variety of heat exchangers. CTI has provided industrial heat exchanger repair service to companies that are part of the electric, refinery and chemical industries, as well as the U.S. military.

Locate heat exchanger field services

Heat exchanger field services can ensure your heat exchangers keep running with maximum efficiency. Common services include cleaning, inspection and general repairs.

I recommend: Polaris Plate Heat Exchangers promises prompt, reliable service. The company can help you with startup, general repairs, cleaning and regasketing. EST Group serves industries that include power generation, petrochemical and refining, fine chemical and pharmaceutical, shipbuilding, and oil and gas production. The company's heat exchanger field services include tube cleaning, inspection, sleeving and plugging.

Locate parts for heat exchanger repair

Quality replacement parts can go a long way toward keeping your heat exchanger running efficiently. In fact, you may want to keep key parts on hand at your facility to minimize the length of any disruption from a malfunction.

I recommend: ALCO Products is a leader in the heat exchanger industry. The company offers a wide variety of parts for heat exchanger repairs. WCR has thousands of parts in stock, including used and refurbished parts. The company has more than 20 years experience in the heat exchanger business and has offices in Ohio, Georgia, Illinois and California.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Have a heat exchange repair service come out and inspect your heat exchangers on an annual basis. Not only will this ensure they will perform in top condition, but it also lets you establish a relationship with a heat exchange repair service in case you have an emergency problem that demands immediate repairs.