The Problem With Refrigeration

A cooling unit has one role: to maintain a consistent temperature inside a space as preset by a thermostat. The compressor unit that runs the fridge is therefore cycled on and off to maintain this ideal temperature.

This may seem logical, but the reality is that unnecessary amounts of energy are used to cool nothing but dead space. Think about it – what really matters – the air temperature inside the fridge or the temperature of the food itself?

The fact is that the two are quite different, as is the process of maintaining them. The thermodynamic properties of solid food vary massively from that of air, meaning that, whilst the air in a fridge may need to be cooled to reach the preset temperature, the food might well not.

Therefore, a significant chunk of the energy used by your fridge is wasted – attempting to keep food cool that is already at the desired temperature.

The CUES Solution

So how does CUES change all of this? CUES is a straightforward, retrofit solution to the problem of over-active refrigeration units. It works to maintain safe food temperatures whilst cutting out energy wastage.

This compact, cutting-edge device contains an advanced food simulant with identical thermal characteristics to a typical food product. Installed directly over the incumbent thermostats, the device ensures that food temperature, rather than air temperature, is the driving force behind your fridge’s cooling cycles.

The result is longer compressor cycles, but with up to an 80% reduction in frequency. Clients using CUES report substantial energy reductions – often up to 33%. They are also empowered to more effectively control food temperature, meaning benefits for food hygiene and health & safety.