Keeping Your Cool Chiller Support Strategies for Summer 2025

As warmer weather looms and temperatures across the UK are set to rise, the summer months bring with them increased pressure on cooling systems across all areas of industry. For businesses in food processing, general manufacturing, and plastics and rubber production, heat can present a significant operational challenge—one that affects equipment efficiency, product quality, and staff comfort. At Newsome, we work with businesses nationwide to ensure their cooling infrastructure is fit for purpose before the peak of summer hits. With over four decades of experience in industrial chiller hire, process cooling, and temperature control services, we understand the risks of heat-related disruption and the practical strategies that can prevent it.

Early planning for summer 2025 can reduce downtime, improve energy efficiency, and keep production running smoothly—whether you own your equipment or rely on temporary chiller hire.

The Impact of Summer Temperatures on Industrial Processes

When ambient temperatures rise, industrial cooling systems are forced to work harder. This increased workload can lead to a drop in efficiency, higher energy costs, and, in worst cases, unexpected equipment failures. In sectors such as food processing, overheating can threaten compliance with hygiene regulations, cause spoilage, and impact shelf life. In plastic and rubber moulding, even a minor variation in cooling capacity can affect material properties, curing times, and cycle speed. Factories and production facilities that operate 24/7 or those that ramp up volumes during summer—such as seasonal food producers—are particularly vulnerable to the effects of elevated temperatures. Add to this the fact that heatwaves in the UK are becoming more frequent and prolonged, and it becomes clear why contingency planning for cooling is not just good practice—it’s essential.

Why Now is the Time to Plan Ahead

Waiting until the first heatwave of the summer to act can leave businesses exposed. Chillers that appear to function adequately in spring may struggle once temperatures exceed 25°C. Lead times for servicing or hiring equipment can also increase significantly during peak season.

At Newsome, we see a sharp spike in enquiries every summer, particularly in June and July, when emergency hire becomes a race against time. While we pride ourselves on rapid response and 24/7 technical support, we strongly encourage clients to plan proactively.

By scheduling a pre-summer system review, you can identify vulnerabilities in your cooling strategy—be it a degrading chiller, insufficient capacity, or the need for temporary expansion. Whether you need to hire an industrial chiller, commission a standby unit, or optimise your current system for better efficiency, early action gives you options.

The Role of Industrial Chiller Hire in Summer Contingency Planning

Hiring a chiller is often the fastest and most flexible way to bolster your cooling capacity. It’s especially useful for:

• Seasonal production increases
• Backup for critical equipment during servicing
• Emergency response to equipment failure
• Temporary expansion during construction or fit-out

At Newsome, our fleet of process and industrial chillers ranges from 30kW to 1,000kW+ and is suitable for a wide range of cooling applications. All equipment is tested, reliable, and supported by our in-house engineering team. We supply, install, commission and monitor performance to ensure our systems deliver from day one. For customers who need reassurance throughout the summer, we also offer long-term seasonal chiller hire contracts—with fixed pricing and service support built in.

Maintenance and Pre-Season Checks: Extend the Life of Your System

If you already own a chiller or cooling system, now is the time to book a service. Preventative chiller maintenance not only reduces the risk of breakdown, it also improves operating efficiency—saving energy and money at a time when running costs are highest.

Our chiller maintenance services cover:

• Refrigerant pressure and leak checks
• System flushing and filtration
• Electrical integrity and controller performance
• Temperature calibration
• Pump, valve, and pipework inspections

Even minor faults, such as a partially blocked condenser or degrading glycol mixture, can severely impact system performance under heat stress. Newsome’s servicing team can identify and correct these issues before they escalate.

Energy Efficiency: Keeping Costs Down While Staying Cool

With electricity prices still volatile, managing energy use is a top priority for many of our customers. Industrial chillers are one of the highest consumers of energy on site, so any steps you can take to improve performance will pay dividends.

Here are just a few of the strategies we implement with our clients:

• Replacing old chillers with modern, energy-efficient models (available for hire or purchase)
• Introducing free cooling technology to take advantage of lower nighttime temperatures
• Optimising flow rates and cooling setpoints through smart controllers
• Using glycol additives with the correct concentration to protect system components and improve thermal transfer

Newsome’s team can assess your current system and recommend upgrades or adjustments that increase efficiency without compromising cooling performance. These changes are often eligible for carbon or energy-saving incentives and can deliver a strong ROI.

Sectors We Support: From Dairy to Injection Moulding

Every industry has its own summer cooling challenges. We work across a wide variety of sectors, including:

Food and Beverage: Protecting hygiene, preventing condensation, and supporting refrigeration lines

Plastics and Rubber: Maintaining process temperatures, preventing warping or spoilage

Pharmaceuticals: Ensuring consistency in product formulation and stability

General Manufacturing: Cooling machinery, plant environments, or enclosed spaces where heat build-up is an issue

Whether you run a dairy, a bottling plant, a moulding facility or a contract packing site, Newsome has the knowledge and resources to keep your site cool and compliant all summer long.

Beat the Heat with Newsome

As we head towards the summer of 2025, the time to act is now. Delaying preparations until temperatures rise could leave you scrambling to find a last-minute solution. With Newsome, you have a cooling partner that offers more than just equipment. We deliver complete, reliable and responsive chiller hire, planned maintenance, and engineering support, tailored to your site’s requirements. Get in touch with our team today to book your pre-summer chiller review, discuss hire options, or schedule chiller servicing ahead of peak season.

Stay productive. Stay compliant. Stay cool—with Newsome.

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