Winter Air Cuts Cooling Costs by Up to 80% – Unlock Free Cooling ROI

As energy prices climb and sustainability becomes a core business imperative, manufacturers must boost productivity while slashing energy use and operating costs.

During winter, the drop in outside air temperatures opens a powerful opportunity: free coolers. These systems harness ambient air to provide partial or full free cooling, delivering a far more efficient and cost‑effective method of chilling process fluids than traditional air‑cooled chillers.

When the ambient temperature falls below a certain threshold, a free cooler dissipates the system heat, allowing the chiller to cut its power draw. This reduction in energy consumption translates into significant annual savings, freeing capital for reinvestment elsewhere in the business.

Richard Metcalfe, Director of Temperature Control & Humidity at Newsome, explains:

“Free cooling is a fast and effective way to cut energy costs and carbon emissions for refrigerated and process‑water cooling. Depending on outside air temperatures and the target chill temperature, chillers can typically be offloaded by up to 90% of the year.”

The return on investment for adding a free cooler to an existing chiller system is striking. In many locations, companies see a payback period of just 12 months. Beyond the energy savings, free cooling can also extend the life of the chiller, improving overall plant reliability.

Traditionally, free‑cooling units are sold outright. Newsome is now offering a short‑term rental program that lets businesses evaluate the potential cost savings before committing to a customized, long‑term solution.

Contact us at info@newsome.ltd.uk or call 01422 371711. Visit www.newsome.ltd.uk for more information.