Although a bit of summer sunshine can be lovely, it can also make it difficult to keep your home cool without expensive air-conditioning. Stave off the sweltering with our top tips to cool down your rooms – fast.

In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about both finished and unfinished cold rooms as well as ways to control moisture and increase ventilation in order to prevent mold.

The summer sun is a welcome sight after a long winter. But as happy as we are to see the sunshine, us Brits aren’t that well prepared for hot weather – and neither are our homes. They're designed to keep us warm, not cool.So, we spoke to Greig Millar, one of our very own OVO Energy Experts, to find out his top tips on keeping your home cool this summer. Plus some tips on getting to sleep in the heat.

Hanging a wet sheet in front of an open window cools the warm air as it enters your home, and is a great way to cool down your home without a fan. While they’re not the most expensive appliance to run, using a fan is still likely to impact your fuel bills - but there are some things you can do to get the most out of the energy you’re paying for. To really cool down a room with a fan, place a deep dish of ice in the front of it to whip up the water mist and chill the breeze. You can also point a box fan out of an open window in the evenings – this pushes the hot air out instead of just blowing it around the room.

Choosing the right type of refrigerator can make a big difference in how your business runs, which is why it makes sense to understand your options.

In the realm of food preservation, the evolution of freezing technology has been nothing short of revolutionary. From traditional airtight freezer machines to advanced vacuum cooling systems, the journey has been marked by innovation aimed at extending the shelf life of perishable goods while preserving their quality and freshness.

When you want to make beverages extra refreshing, there’s nothing better than adding some cold, crisp ice. Your ice machine works hard, but over time things like mineral deposits and even bacteria can build up inside, leading to ice that tastes less than fresh.

Here is the deal. My husband and I have been shopping at Costco and in bulk since we were very first married. Actually even before that. When we were dating we would go grocery shopping together, buy in bulk, and then split it between the two of us.

Commercial ice machines have come a long way since John Gorrie first created them in 1845! These days, most new commercial ice makers have all sorts of features to give users the best experience.

Before the invention of the ice maker, you had to fill ice trays with water, place them in the freezer and wait for your ice cubes to be ready. Refrigerator ice makers have made this chore a thing of the past. With modern technology, refrigerators can produce fresh, ready-to-use ice on their own. Read on to learn more about how your refrigerator ice maker works.

We live in the wonderful age of modern ice machines. Unlike our forefathers, who had to either ship it or harvest it from mountains and frozen ponds, all you need to do is press a button and get loads of perfect ice cubes for your customers’ summer cocktails. But how do commercial ice makers work? We break down the process to help you understand the magic of ice makers.

Before the convenience of automatic icemakers, you may have relied on refillable ice trays and other sources to have ice when needed. Now, refrigerator icemakers do the work for you, making it easy to cool fresh lemonade for your kids or prepare a delicious iced coffee before the morning commute.

Dry ice is made by liquefying carbon dioxide and injecting it into a holding tank, where it’s frozen at a temperature of -109° F and compressed into solid ice. Depending on whether it’s created in a pelletizer or a block press, dry ice can then be made into pellets or large blocks.

Whether it’s a sweltering summer day or your employees and guests want fresh, crisp drinking water, you can quickly elevate your workplace water supply with clean ice. But, have you ever wondered how that ice is made?

Do you know how to make ice with chemicals? Have you ever wondered how ice cream shops make such perfect spheres of ice cream? It's all thanks to chemicals! Moreover, by adding and supplementing a small amount of chemicals to water, you can lower the water's freezing point, causing it to turn into ice more quickly. This process is known as "supercooling."

Ice is vital to many industries, from food and beverage to healthcare and construction. Businesses rely on a constant supply of ice to keep their products fresh, their equipment running smoothly, and their customers happy.

The ice maker machine is a kind of refrigeration mechanical equipment that produces ice after the water passes through the evaporator and is cooled by the refrigeration system refrigerant. The refrigeration system uses the water carrier to produce ice after passing through a certain equipment in the energized state.

Commercial ice machines are an essential piece of equipment to have in any food service or hospitality business that requires a constant supply of ice. These machines work by producing ice in various shapes and sizes, ranging from cubed to crushed, to meet the diverse needs of businesses.

Since commercial ice machines have advanced, the latest models feature digital technology, helping users keep their machines working optimally. Despite these advancements, the basic functions of commercial machines remain unchanged.

Through the ice cube maker’s make-up water valve, water automatically enters a water reservoir.Then, the water is pumped to the diverter head through the flow control valve, and sprayed evenly on the surface of the ice maker.