Bunney’s Inc. renovates and upgrades cooling towers for industrial, commercial, and power-generation facilities across Arizona. From structural rehabilitation and mechanical retrofits to water-side efficiency improvements, we restore performance, extend service life, and lower operating costs.
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Why Choose Bunney’s Inc.
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Arizona-ready expertise: Solutions tailored for heat, hard water, dust, and monsoon conditions.
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Safety & compliance: Procedures aligned with our Safety program and owner requirements.
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End-to-end delivery: Assessment, engineering options, renovation, QA, and documentation.
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Downtime minimized: Phased work during planned outages; emergency support as needed.
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Proven results: See similar scopes in our project portfolio.
Need targeted fixes instead of a full program? See Cooling Tower Repairs & Maintenance
When Renovation Beats Replacement
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Recover efficiency without full demolition costs
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Modernize components (high-efficiency motors/fans, VFDs, variable flow)
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Improve water conservation with advanced drift eliminators and optimized distribution
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Extend lifespan of basins, framing, and mechanicals with coatings and upgrades
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Align to current standards for safety, environmental, and owner specs
Common Problems We Address
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Structural deterioration: Corroded steel, cracked basins, degraded aprons/supports
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Inefficient heat transfer: Scaled or damaged fill, poor water distribution
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Mechanical wear: Fans, gearboxes, shafts, motors, alignment and vibration issues
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Excessive drift/water loss: Aging eliminators and louvers, splash-out
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Leaks & drainage issues: Standing water, blowdown/overflow problems, weir defects
Renovation & Upgrade Options
Structural Reinforcement & Coatings
Concrete/steel repairs, FRP or epoxy coating systems, leak sealing, and hardware replacement.
Mechanical Retrofits
High-efficiency motors, VFDs for speed control, new fan assemblies/gear reducers, shaft/bearing alignment, and vibration balancing.
Integrations and tie-ins are supported by our mechanical services team.
Fill, Nozzles & Distribution
New fill media matched to process needs, nozzle upgrades for uniform coverage, and header/branch improvements.
Drift Eliminators & Louvers
Modern profiles to cut water loss and improve air handling while reducing plume and splash.
Hydraulic & Drainage Improvements
Weir adjustments, leak remediation, slope corrections, and blowdown optimization to stabilize chemistry and flow.
Programmed Maintenance
Post-renovation inspection and cleaning schedules through facility maintenance services.
Arizona-Specific Considerations
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Extreme heat: Raises thermal load—prioritize airflow, fill condition, and fan efficiency.
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Hard water: Accelerates scaling—pair upgrades with improved distribution and cleaning cycles.
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Dust & monsoons: Demand robust coatings, screened intakes, and routine washdowns.
Our Process
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Condition Assessment – Structural/mechanical/water-side review with photos and measurements
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Options & ROI – Repair vs. renovate vs. replace, including energy/water savings estimates
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Execution Plan – Scope, outage alignment, safety/access, and logistics
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Renovation Work – Structural, mechanical, and water-side upgrades per spec
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QA & Commissioning – Vibration/amp checks, thermal approach review, leak tests
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Closeout & Care – Report, parts list, and maintenance cadence
Industries We Serve
Power generation • Manufacturing • Data centers & commercial campuses • Water/wastewater utilities • Food & beverage • Process industries
