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Why most "commercial" chillers aren't actually commercial

Why most "commercial" chillers aren't actually commercial

To the outside world, Bergs is just one of many chiller companies in Australia.

If you Google “commercial chiller”, you’re going to get over 100 results.

But if you break that down, 95% of those are the same chiller from the same factory, just with a different logo and different marketing.

None of them are actually commercial.

And if you break it down further, there are only 2-3 brands that you might see in commercial spaces.

They are built to be used as heat pumps (pool heaters), and can be used as chillers the same way a car can be driven in reverse (okay to do occasionally but you wouldn’t do it every day for everything)

And interestingly enough, they come from the same 1-2 factories as well, just with different logos and marketing.

Without sounding too pitchy, Bergs is the only company that builds for cold only.

Everything is optimised for lower temperatures.

The refrigerant we use operates more efficiently the lower the temperature gets, versus everyone else using refrigerant designed to heat, so it gets less efficient the colder it gets.

The components and programming we use adapt as the temperatures get lower. Think of it like changing up gears in your car versus just screaming it in first gear.

And it even adapts to the elevation the chiller is placed at.

So from the outside, Bergs seems like one of many. The marketing machine of other brands make it seem that way.

But to people inside the industry, Bergs is one of one.

We’re the only ones that can hit and maintain the lower temperatures.

The only ones who are designing chillers that are built to last.

And the only ones who are constantly and actively testing and building new designs that will improve the ice bath industry for everyone.

Ultimately, our focus on cold-only design translates to a better experience for you. It means a chiller that can consistently deliver the temperatures you need, operate efficiently, and withstand the rigours of daily use.

A reliable and effective chiller is the cornerstone of a successful cold therapy facility.

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