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Chiller Insights

Sizing guides, maintenance tips, application deep-dives, and cooling technology articles from the team that's been building industrial water chillers in Rogers, Arkansas since 1948.

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14 Articles

Efficiency 4 min

October 15, 2025

Energy-Efficient Chillers: Cutting Costs in 2026

VSD compressors, EC fans, low-GWP refrigerants — the upgrades with the fastest payback for 2026.

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Buying Guide 4 min

September 4, 2025

Guide to Finding the Best Industrial Chiller Manufacturer

Six factors that separate the right manufacturer from the wrong one before you commit.

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Applications 4 min

July 26, 2025

Choosing the Right Portable Chiller for Small-Scale Manufacturing

Air-cooled vs. water-cooled, capacity selection, and cooling profiles for small shop operations.

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Sizing Guide 6 min

April 24, 2025

How to Size an Industrial Chiller

Heat load calculation, fluid and flow requirements, ambient corrections, and chiller type selection — step by step.

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Education 8 min

April 5, 2025

Ultimate Guide to Water Chillers

How chillers work, types, key selection factors, energy efficiency metrics, and maintenance essentials.

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Accessories 3 min

March 14, 2025

Understanding Centrifugal Water Pumps

Berkley SSCX vs. STA-RITE J-series, ODP vs. TEFC motors, and pump sizing for chilled water loops.

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Maintenance 4 min

March 4, 2025

Top 5 Industrial Chiller Maintenance Tips

Coil cleaning, refrigerant monitoring, water treatment, electrical checks, and annual professional service.

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Education 3 min

February 12, 2025

Chiller Condensers: How They Work and Why They Matter

The condenser's role in the refrigeration cycle and why it's the most maintenance-sensitive component.

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Applications 4 min

January 15, 2025

Medical Water Chillers: Precision Cooling for Healthcare Equipment

MRI scanners, CT imaging, laser systems, and lab equipment — where temperature control supports patient safety.

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Applications 4 min

January 3, 2025

Cannabis & CBD Extraction Chillers

Root zone cooling for hydroponic grows, dissolved oxygen optimization, and extraction process requirements.

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Applications 4 min

January 1, 2025

Glycol Chillers for Breweries and More

Fermentation control, crash cooling, wort chilling, and multi-tank glycol distribution for breweries and distilleries.

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Education 3 min

December 30, 2024

What Is a Water Chiller System?

The four core components, the refrigeration cycle explained simply, and where industrial chillers are used across industries.

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Efficiency 4 min

December 30, 2024

Maximizing Efficiency with Rite-Temp Water Chillers

Buffer tanks, setpoint optimization, variable-speed pumps, and the maintenance habits that protect efficiency long-term.

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