Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does CoolWine specialize in?

CoolWine specializes in cooling, heating, temperature control, and safety training for beverage and food production environments, including fermentation, processing, storage, and facility climate management.

2. What types of industries does CoolWine serve?

We serve wineries, breweries, cider houses, beverage producers, food production companies, cold storage facilities, and industrial processing operations.

3. Do you provide both cooling and heating solutions?

Yes. CoolWine provides both cooling and heating equipment, including portable chillers, heaters, fan coils, chill plates, and integrated temperature-control systems.

4. Which areas does CoolWine serve?

CoolWine serves Sonoma County, Napa Valley, and Mendocino County, supporting beverage and food producers throughout Northern California.

5. Do you offer equipment rentals and sales?

Yes. We offer both rental and purchase options depending on your operational needs, project duration, and production demands.

6. When should a facility rent equipment instead of purchasing?

Rentals are ideal for harvest season, seasonal demand, short-term projects, emergencies, equipment failures, or temporary production expansion.

7. How do you determine the right equipment size?

Equipment sizing is based on process load, ambient conditions, fermentation activity, facility layout, and heating or cooling requirements. We work directly with your team to accurately assess needs.

8. What are fan coils used for?

Fan coils provide controlled heating and cooling in barrel rooms, production areas, storage spaces, and processing facilities, helping maintain stable temperatures year-round.

9. What are chill plates used for?

Chill plates provide direct-contact cooling, commonly used for fermentation or processing applications in small tanks, bins, and T-bins requiring precise temperature control.

10. Do you support food production and cold storage facilities?

Yes. CoolWine supports food processors, produce packers, cold storage facilities, and distribution operations with cooling, heating, and temperature-control solutions.

11. Do you provide safety training?

Yes. Safety training is a core service. We provide equipment operation training, safety best practices, and system-use guidance for regulated production environments.

12. Do you offer ammonia and refrigeration safety training?

Yes. We provide refrigeration and ammonia safety training for facilities operating industrial cooling systems, helping teams operate safely and reduce risk.

13. Why is safety training important for production facilities?

Safety training helps prevent accidents, reduce downtime, protect personnel, and maintain regulatory compliance in facilities using cooling and heating equipment.

14. Can CoolWine help during emergencies or peak production periods?

Yes. We support clients during harvest season, extreme weather events, equipment failures, and urgent operational needs with responsive service and rental solutions.

15. How do I get started with CoolWine?

Contact CoolWine to discuss your facility, production needs, timeline, and safety requirements. Our team will recommend the right equipment and training solution.