Ultra Low Temperature Freezer Maintenance

Increasing freezer temperatures from 80oc to 70oc will decrease the run time of the compressor and the frequency of the start stop cycle and extend the life span of the freezer.

Ultra low temperature freezer maintenance. By following our guideline you will ensure your ultra low freezer stays in tip top shape. Maintenance is scheduled on an annual semi annual or quarterly basis. The most common temperature for storing materials in ultra low freezers is 80 c. Minus 80 freezers generally have a service life of 12 to 15 years.

It typically involves inspection of equipment and detection and correction of potential problems to ensure continued uptime. The service life of the freezer may be increased by following the maintenance tips in this document for setup operation and preventative maintenance. And lastly a poorly maintained ultra low freezer can cause the catastrophic loss of potentially irreplaceable samples. Ultralow freezers which typically operate at 86 c are used in laboratories and hospitals worldwide and are intended for reliable and long term storage of temperature sensitive research samples such as blood plasma and organ tissue.