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HCTS Inc. We are a fully insured workforce offering cooling tower maintenance, repairs, refurbishment, roof & safe access equipment and industrial coatings.

🛠️ Maintenance Prevents EmergenciesClogged fill media is one of the most common cooling tower failures we see.When your ...
10/16/2026

🛠️ Maintenance Prevents Emergencies
Clogged fill media is one of the most common cooling tower failures we see.
When your fill media get blocked, your system works twice as hard, efficiency plummets, and the risk of a sudden breakdown skyrockets.
The good news? These costly disruptions are entirely preventable. Regular inspections catch minor debris build-up and scale before they turn into an emergency that shuts down your entire facility.
Don't wait for the system to fail. Protect your operational uptime and schedule your Fall cooling tower inspection today at 905-515-5879 / [email protected]

🍂 We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving long weekend! 🦃From all of us at HCTS, we hope you had a chance to relax...
10/13/2026

🍂 We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving long weekend! 🦃
From all of us at HCTS, we hope you had a chance to relax, enjoy some good food, and spend quality time with family and friends.
As we get back into the swing of things, we're grateful for our customers, partners, and hardworking team who continue to make what we do possible. Thank you for your continued support!
Wishing everyone a great week ahead! 🍁

🦠 DID YOU KNOW? A cooling tower doesn't have to look dirty for Legionella to be a concern.Your cooling tower may appear ...
10/07/2026

🦠 DID YOU KNOW? A cooling tower doesn't have to look dirty for Legionella to be a concern.
Your cooling tower may appear clean, but certain conditions inside the system can still support the growth of Legionella bacteria.
Legionella can be associated with biofilm, sediment and other organic material within a water system. However, it can also be present in water without causing an obvious change in colour, smell or appearance. 💧

🔬 Both of these cooling towers tested positive for Legionella, showing why a tower doesn't have to look dirty for proper Legionella management to be important.

At HCTS, we provide cooling tower cleaning, inspections and Legionella testing to help maintain your system and support the prevention and control of Legionella growth. 📞 Contact us at 905-515-5879 / [email protected] to learn more! 📧

Legionella is a type of bacteria that can naturally occur in water and can multiply in warm, stagnant or poorly maintain...
10/05/2026

Legionella is a type of bacteria that can naturally occur in water and can multiply in warm, stagnant or poorly maintained water systems. Cooling towers can provide conditions where Legionella may grow, particularly when there is:

💧 Warm water
🦠 Biological growth and biofilm
⚠️ Scale and sediment
🧹 Accumulated dirt and debris
🔄 Poor water circulation or areas of stagnation

💦 Cooling towers can produce fine water droplets (aerosols) and if they contain Legionella and become aerosolized and is inhaled, it can potentially cause Legionnaires' disease, a serious type of pneumonia.
🛠️ Proper maintenance matters. Regular cleaning, inspection and proper water management can help reduce conditions that allow Legionella to grow.
During a cooling tower inspection, areas such as the basin, fill, spray distribution system, drift eliminators and other internal components can be checked for conditions that may contribute to bacterial growth.
Keeping a cooling tower clean isn't just about appearance — it's an important part of maintaining a properly managed water system.

Ladders, platforms, stairs and guardrails are designed to provide safe access and fall protection, but exposure to moist...
10/02/2026

Ladders, platforms, stairs and guardrails are designed to provide safe access and fall protection, but exposure to moisture, weather and the elements can cause metal components to corrode over time. Rust may start as surface discoloration, but as corrosion progresses it can:

🔩 Weaken connections, fasteners and welds
🪜 Reduce the strength of ladder and platform components
⚠️ Cause metal to become thinner and deteriorate
🛡️ Break down protective coatings, allowing corrosion to spread

A little rust may not look like a big problem, but corrosion can progress beneath the surface and affect the integrity of the equipment. Regular inspections help identify deterioration early and keep ladders, platforms and guardrails safe and serviceable.

🧪 Did You Know? Corrosion can do more than make your cooling tower look rusty.Corrosion occurs when metal is exposed to ...
09/30/2026

🧪 Did You Know? Corrosion can do more than make your cooling tower look rusty.
Corrosion occurs when metal is exposed to water, oxygen and other environmental factors over time. Inside a cooling tower, constant moisture and water treatment conditions can create an environment where corrosion develops quickly.
It can affect:
🔩 Structural components and supports
💧 Basins and water-contact surfaces
⚙️ Hardware and mechanical components
🪜 Ladders, railings and access structures
🛠️ Piping and other metal components
The concern isn't just appearance. As corrosion progresses, it can weaken metal, and eventually lead to leaks or component failure. Have you checked what's happening inside your cooling tower lately?

🧐 Corrosion doesn't always start where you can see it.Some corrosion can develop underneath components (like the corrosi...
09/28/2026

🧐 Corrosion doesn't always start where you can see it.
Some corrosion can develop underneath components (like the corrosion starting under the fill media in this cooling tower), as well as around fasteners, at seams, inside basins, or in areas that aren't immediately visible during a quick walk-around.
By the time corrosion becomes obvious, it may have already caused significant deterioration.
🔎 That's why a thorough cooling tower inspection matters.

🔧 NOW HIRING – Service Technician | Industrial Cooling Towers | Canfield, ONHeavy Cooling Tower Services (HCTS) is growi...
09/28/2026

🔧 NOW HIRING – Service Technician | Industrial Cooling Towers | Canfield, ON

Heavy Cooling Tower Services (HCTS) is growing and we're looking for 2 mechanically inclined service technicians to join our field team.

💼 What you'll do:
— Pressure wash and clean cooling tower interiors/exteriors
— Inspect and document mechanical components
— Work safely at heights and in confined spaces
— Travel to customer sites across Southern Ontario

💰 Pay: $25–$32/hr | Full-time | Mon–Fri + occasional weekends

✅ You're a fit if you:
— Are mechanically inclined and like hands-on field work
— Have a valid G licence
— Are local to Hamilton / Haldimand / Niagara area
— Have Working at Heights or Confined Space cert (or willing to get it)

Prior HVAC, industrial maintenance, or trades experience is a strong asset. Training provided for the right person.

📩 Apply on Indeed — search "Heavy Cooling Tower Services"
Or send your resume directly to [email protected]

Tag someone who'd be great for this role! 👇

🌿 Did You Know? Why Does Algae Grow in Cooling Towers?Cooling towers create several conditions that algae loves:💧 Water ...
09/25/2026

🌿 Did You Know? Why Does Algae Grow in Cooling Towers?
Cooling towers create several conditions that algae loves:
💧 Water – Cooling towers constantly circulate water, giving algae the moisture it needs to grow.
☀️ Sunlight – Towers that are exposed to sunlight can provide the light algae needs for photosynthesis.
🌡️ Warm temperatures – Cooling tower water can provide a favourable environment for biological growth.
🧪 Nutrients & debris – Dust, dirt, leaves and other contaminants can introduce nutrients that help support biological growth.
Once algae starts growing, it can accumulate on surfaces, clog components and contribute to buildup in the basin and water system. It can also be an indicator that the tower's water treatment and cleaning program needs attention.

💧 DID YOU KNOW?Your cooling tower can look clean from the outside and still have problems inside.Scale, biological growt...
09/23/2026

💧 DID YOU KNOW?
Your cooling tower can look clean from the outside and still have problems inside.
Scale, biological growth, corrosion and debris can build up in areas that aren't visible during a quick walk-around.
🔎 That's why a proper inspection goes beyond what you can see from the outside.
Regular inspections can help identify hidden issues before they become bigger problems.

📞 905-515-5879
📧 [email protected]

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9418 South Chippawa Road
Canfield, ON
N0A1C0

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