Maintaining a well operating HVAC/R system is not a simple task. Such complicated systems need frequent maintenance and repairs in order to continue operating correctly, and when a system breaks down or begins to malfunction, things only get more difficult. You might think that everything would be much easier if you could just magically know exactly what was going on inside your equipment. It turns out that this is actually possible, and there’s no magic involved! The incredibly detailed and precise information that you can gain through ultrasonic testing from DST is exactly the window you need to understand the inner world of your equipment and allow you to monitor its mechanical condition. There are endless possible benefits to gain from this kind of monitoring– here are just a few!

Fixing faults and malfunctions as they occur in your machinery means that you’re always behind the ball, playing a never-ending game of catch-up. Implementing a predictive maintenance plan is an excellent way to change your footing and start trying to get ahead of problems before they occur, but without a reliable testing method to base your decisions on, predictive maintenance can be hardly more effective than targeted guessing. Using a technology like DST completely turns this situation around. Not only can you repair and prevent issues before they arise, but you also know exactly where to focus your effort and attention, because you know exactly where the faults are in their early stages! Our research shows that approximately 80% of the HVACR equipment components monitored is actually working just fine… and DST can show you that in a matter of a few minutes. So long…. spending as much time on the proper running components as your technicians do today.

The threat of a potential equipment malfunction can be a constant worry for anyone in HVAC/R service… ranging from cooling offices etc., to things like chillers that support manufacturing line production. In cases like this, machinery condition determines how much work gets done at any given moment. An unreliable piece of equipment will almost always choose the worst possible time to break down, halting workflow, potentially causing injuries, and wasting precious time. Using DST can eliminate this possibility entirely by showing you in no uncertain terms what’s going on inside a piece of equipment, and when it’s likely to malfunction. When you know, test and document all the inner details, relying on your machinery becomes possible again.

A well-regarded testing method is an essential part of any good preventative maintenance plan. However, of the different types of testing methods available today, many are very expensive, some prohibitively so. Methods like thermography and radiography, for example, might provide detailed results, but their lead-time to use, their expense and delays in getting reports back, makes them impossible to rely on. DST’s Ultrasonic testing, however, is an incredibly cost-effective method. Not only is it quick to use and easy to train technicians for, but the precision readings it provides makes your maintenance costs even more efficient by eliminating the need for unnecessary repairs. All around, adding DST to your routine is equivalent to putting money back into your own pocket!

If you’re interested in learning more about how Discovery Sound Technology can benefit your HVAC/R systems and other equipment, make sure to contact us today for more information!