October 31, 2025
Imagine a massive data center humming around the clock, its servers emitting a constant low-frequency buzz. The key to maintaining stable operations lies not just in computational power, but in highly efficient cooling systems. This is where YORK® water-cooled chillers excel.
In large cooling systems, water plays a critical role as vast quantities circulate through cooling towers. Compared to other types, commercial water-cooled chillers typically achieve higher refrigeration capacity and greater efficiency, making them the preferred choice. Additionally, these systems are usually installed inside buildings, facilitating easier maintenance and management for long-term reliability.
YORK® water-cooled chillers are engineered for excellence, incorporating cutting-edge design principles to achieve peak efficiency. Continuous technological breakthroughs ensure optimal performance across all cooling applications.
With the industry's broadest operational range, YORK® solutions adapt to diverse requirements including comfort cooling, process cooling, glycol cooling, heat recovery, and heat pump applications. Customizable options ensure perfect alignment with each project's unique specifications.
Environmental responsibility remains central to YORK®'s mission. Energy-efficient designs significantly reduce both direct and indirect emissions, helping facilities minimize their carbon footprint while maintaining exceptional cooling performance.
Eco-friendly refrigerants: Uses R-134a or R-513A with zero ozone depletion potential
Industrial-grade durability: Engineered for long-term reliability
This modular system offers flexible configuration with steam turbine or variable-speed motor options, delivering superior performance for industrial processes or large commercial HVAC systems.
Variable-speed operation: Maintains peak efficiency across all conditions
Harnessing steam energy, this chiller adapts to diverse temperature requirements while its modular design simplifies installation and expansion.
Dual functionality: Provides both cooling and heating up to 150°F (66°C)
Advanced screw compressor technology enables precise temperature control with significant energy savings, suitable for commercial and industrial applications.
Sustainable design: Optimized for ultra-low GWP refrigerant R-1234ze
Equipped with ISASecure® certified controls and OptiView™ monitoring, this system delivers both environmental benefits and operational security.
Retrofit-friendly: Features the industry's lowest minimum circuit ampacity
This robust scroll compressor system offers exceptional efficiency with reduced maintenance requirements, ideal for facility upgrades.
Twin compressor design: Enhances both capacity and reliability
Parallel operation of two YORK® centrifugal compressors on shared heat exchangers provides flexible cooling output with OptiSound™ noise reduction technology.
Dual functionality: Simultaneously produces 42°F (5°C) chilled water and 180°F (82°C) hot water
Variable speed drive technology enables 25% turndown capacity, making this solution ideal for hospitals, hotels, and industrial plants.
Energy savings: Achieves up to 35% annual energy reduction compared to conventional systems
Magnetic levitation technology eliminates friction losses while reducing moving parts by 80%, significantly lowering maintenance costs.
Maintenance-free operation: Fully integrated oil-free design
This high-performance system maintains stability even when condenser water enters 30°F (16.7°C) below chilled water setpoint.
Environmental impact: Reduces annual CO₂ emissions by approximately 20% (about 4,000 metric tons)
Using eco-friendly refrigerants R-1234ze or R-515B, this versatile system provides both cooling and heating with precise variable-speed control.