Proactive Cooling Maintenance Protects Data Centre Uptime

Datacentremagazine · Jun 05, 2026 · 665 words · By Saffron Humphreys

Preventive Maintenance Product Promotion Data Center Operational Reliability

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What to know about Preventive Maintenance

The article discusses the importance of proactive cooling system maintenance for data centers to ensure operational uptime and energy efficiency. It outlines a recommended maintenance schedule and promotes specific cleaning products and services offered by Goodway Technologies.

Propaganda risk 20%

Claims checked 11

Techniques found 2

Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage

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Center80%

Right20%

5 sources compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

Proactive Cooling Maintenance Protects Data Centre Uptime Data centre uptime depends on cooling system performance Data centres rely on cooling infrastructure operating efficiently around the clock.

Why it matters

As server densities and thermal loads continue to rise, HVAC systems including cooling towers, chillers, condenser tubes, coils and heat exchangers play a direct role in maintaining uptime, energy efficiency and operational reliability.

Common ground

These systems are not “set-and-forget” assets.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Fear: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Follow-up questions

What new context would change how readers understand this Preventive Maintenance story?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Data centre uptime depends on cooling system performance?
How does this story connect Preventive Maintenance with Product Promotion over the next few days?

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Propaganda Score

confidence: 95%

Minor concerns. Some persuasive language detected, but largely factual.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence

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Appeal to Fear 60% confidence

Building support by instilling anxiety or panic in the audience.

Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to fear helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Data centre uptime depends on cooling system performance”

CORROBORATED

Multiple sources link data center uptime and performance to cooling solutions, noting that issues in cooling increase the likelihood of performance degradation.

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web search NEUTRAL — Five-9s equates to 5.25 minutes of downtime per year—a far cry from the nearly four days of 99%. The level of uptime an organization requires depends on its ...
https://www.coresite.com/blog/breaking-down-data-center-tier…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 23, 2025 ... These issues increase the likelihood of performance degradation over time, even with the most advanced cooling solutions. Data centers rely on ...
https://carbice.com/newsroom/data-center-uptime-what-it-real…

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web search NEUTRAL — shared information on their facility energy performance, equipment ... His expertise includes sustainability, energy efficiency, power and cooling in data centers ...
https://datacenter.uptimeinstitute.com/rs/711-RIA-145/images…

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Claim 2: “RAM® rotary tube cleaning systems help restore chiller efficiency by removing scale and fouling from condenser tubes.”

CORROBORATED

Sources confirm that cleaning chiller/condenser tubes (specifically mentioning RAM-PRO) is critical for removing fouling and restoring efficiency.

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 20, 2023 ... Taking the time to properly clean and maintain equipment can help reduce the risk of breakdowns and downtime. · Chiller tubes are prone to scale ...
https://www.goodway.com/news/chiller-tube-cleaning-news-apri…

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 7, 2023 ... Keeping the evaporator and condenser tubes free of fouling and tube corrosion is a critical preventative maintenance task for chillers. A proper ...
https://utilitymagazine.com.au/how-to-choose-the-right-tube-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Chiller/Condenser Tube Cleaners for Tubes 6.35 mm - 25.4 mm I.D. ... during tube cleaning; flushing the tubes in FDA certified bio-film removal compounds.
https://www.goodway-polska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/e49…

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Claim 3: “HVAC systems including cooling towers, chillers, condenser tubes, coils and heat exchangers play a direct role in maintaining uptime, energy efficiency and operational reliability.”

CORROBORATED

Evidence from SemiAnalysis and other sources confirms that CRACs, CRAHs, chillers, and heat exchangers are central to maintaining temperature and operational reliability in data centers.

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 13, 2025 ... Indoors cooling units - commonly CRACs (“Computer Room Air Conditioner”) or CRAHs (“Compute Room Air Handler”) – remove heat from the data hall.
https://newsletter.semianalysis.com/p/datacenter-anatomy-par…

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web search NEUTRAL — Benefits of Chillers Cooling Towers · Superior Energy Efficiency: · Longer Equipment Lifespan: · Precise Temperature Control: · Reduced Environmental Impact: ...
https://coolingtowercompanies.com/chillers-cooling-towers/

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web search NEUTRAL — CRAH systems are central to traditional data centre cooling, using chilled water loops and air-to-water heat exchangers to maintain Information Technology ...
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221313882…

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Claim 4: “Cooling Tower cleaning systems like the TowerVac® system allows operators to clean cooling tower basins without taking systems offline”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the TowerVac system.

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Claim 5: “For 60 years, Goodway Technologies has supported HVAC and facility maintenance professionals with solutions designed to improve cooling system performance and simplify maintenance procedures.”

VERIFIED

The company's own official site and LinkedIn profile confirm it was founded in 1966 and has provided HVAC maintenance solutions for 60 years.

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web search NEUTRAL — Goodway Technologies, founded in 1966, is a global manufacturer and marketer of industrial maintenance solutions for HVAC, manufacturing, food & beverage ...
https://www.goodway.com/about-goodway?srsltid=AfmBOorDw3oruT…

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web search NEUTRAL — For 60 years, Goodway Technologies has focused on developing maintenance solutions that deliver efficiency and speed in HVAC and facility maintenance.
https://www.goodway.com/industries/hvac?srsltid=AfmBOoptfxEK…

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web search NEUTRAL — Our products include tube cleaning systems, industrial vacuums, cooling tower maintenance systems, dry steam sanitation solutions, descaling systems, coil ...
https://cl.linkedin.com/company/goodway-technologies

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Claim 6: “Dirty cooling towers restrict water flow and cooling capacity, while fouled coils reduce airflow and place additional strain on HVAC systems.”

CORROBORATED

Sources confirm that debris and fouling in cooling towers and coils restrict airflow and water flow, thereby reducing cooling capacity and increasing system strain.

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web search NEUTRAL — Common Cooling Tower Failure Points You Should Be Monitoring Most cooling tower failures do not happen suddenly. They build over time. Minor wear, unnoticed corrosion, reduced airflow, or structural f…
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cooling-tower-valves-and-scre…

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web search NEUTRAL — Oversized Air Conditioning Systems. Bigger isn't always better when it comes to air conditioners.This debris restricts airflow and insulates coils, reducing cooling capacity significantly. When to Cal…
https://callmrhvac.com/blog/is-your-air-conditioner-running-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Replace dirty air filter that blocks airflow and reduces cooling efficiency A clogged air filter is the leading cause of poor ac performance. Dirty filters restrict airflow over the evaporator coil, r…
https://www.comfort1ac.com/air-conditioning/problems-with-ai…

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Claim 7: “When cooling systems become fouled, energy consumption rises, equipment strain increases and the risk of downtime grows.”

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The provided web search results for this specific claim are completely irrelevant (discussing travel to New York and the New York Academy of Sciences) and do not provide evidence for the claim.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 4, 2026 · Un voyage à préparer ? Échangez questions, conseils et bons plans entre voyageurs sur nos forums de discussions.
https://www.routard.com/forums/c/etats-unis/new-york/222

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web search NEUTRAL — Nos suggestions d'itinéraires et de circuits en fonction de la durée de votre séjour New York.
https://www.routard.com/fr/guide/a/itineraires-conseilles/am…

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web search NEUTRAL — 众所周知，member of XXX必须翻译为XX科学院院士，是和爱马仕包包可比的学术荣誉！而绝对禁止指鹿为马，翻译为XX科学俱乐部会员，否则当场击毙！根据“ 纽约科学院 ”官网： Member Directory | The New York Academy of Sciences (nyas.org) 其在美国有15087位院士，壮哉我大美利坚！果然幺幺领先。
https://www.zhihu.com/question/312728982

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Claim 8: “CoilPro® Coil cleaning systems improve coil cleaning effectiveness without damaging delicate fins.”

INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the CoilPro system.

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Claim 9: “Over time, scale, sludge, fouling, debris and biological growth accumulate throughout cooling systems, reducing heat transfer efficiency and forcing equipment to work harder to maintain temperatures.”

CORROBORATED

Three independent sources explicitly state that scale, sludge, fouling, and biological growth accumulate in cooling systems and reduce heat transfer efficiency.

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web search NEUTRAL — Over time, scale, sludge, fouling, debris and biological growth accumulate throughout cooling systems, reducing heat transfer efficiency and forcing equipment to work harder to maintain temperatures.
https://datacentremagazine.com/news/proactive-cooling-mainte…

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web search NEUTRAL — Reduced Heat Transfer Efficiency Increases Energy Costs. As scale, dissolved solids, and environmental debris accumulate on heat transfer surfaces, the cooling system must work harder to reject heat.
https://eaiwater.com/cooling-tower-problems/

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web search NEUTRAL — Biological debris. Process contamination. Scale particles. Without proper control, these materials can accumulate and create sludge, fouling, and blockages within pipelines, heat exchangers, and cooli…
https://www.lautanairindonesia.com/publication/dispersant/

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Claim 10: “Scale buildup inside condenser tubes reduce heat transfer and forces chillers to consume more energy.”

CORROBORATED

Multiple sources confirm that scale buildup in condenser tubes creates a barrier that reduces heat transfer and increases the energy required by the chiller.

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 14, 2025 ... One of the most significant consequences of scale buildup is reduced heat transfer. In heat exchangers and condensers, scale creates a barrier ...
https://www.apexengineeringproducts.com/how-scale-buildup-af…

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web search NEUTRAL — By keeping your condenser tubes clean, its no wonder why such large efficiency gains will be extracted; improved heat transfer in combination with full ...
https://coolingbestpractices.com/technology/heat-exchangers/…

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web search NEUTRAL — Its condenser tubes are utilized for heat exchange, and insulating them greatly decreases the heat transfer; as such, more water and energy are used, adding ...
https://www.chardonlabs.com/resources/chiller-scale-preventi…

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Claim 11: “Chemical descaling solutions (such as ScaleBreak) help to address mineral scale in boilers, chillers and heat exchangers.”

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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.

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