Warm honey frames before extraction

Warming honey frames slightly before extraction reduces honey viscosity and significantly improves extraction efficiency. Cold honey is more viscous and extracts slowly and incompletely. Warming frames to around 90-100°F (32-38°C) lowers honey viscosity, making it flow more readily from combs during extraction. Frames can be warmed in a warm room, a warming cabinet, or a dedicated honey warming box. Warming frames speeds up extraction, increases honey yield, and reduces extractor workload. Temperature control is important to avoid overheating and damaging honey quality. A warm room or warming cabinet can be DIY or commercially acquired.