Autoclave and Sterilizer Maintenance & Repair
ThermoVerra’s preventive maintenance (PM) services include inspection, cleaning, testing, and verification of each unit against its manufacturer’s specifications, so problems are caught before something fails.
What a Sterilizer PM Covers
Each PM visit includes:
Door gasket, lock, and interlock tests
Valve, solenoid, and steam trap inspection
Steam generator inspection and descaling
Temperature and pressure checks against references
Cycle record check
Signed PM inspection report
Problems We Fix
Failed or aborted cycles
Leaking door gaskets and faulty interlocks
Stuck valves and steam traps
Scaled steam generators and heaters
Drifting temperature or pressure readings
Hard water is a major cause of autoclave failures
Tap water across much of the Southwest is hard, and scale builds up in steam generators, valves, and level sensors. Use the water quality your manufacturer specifies (often deionized or RO water) and keep descaling on schedule. Most of the autoclave failures we see here start with scale.
FAQs
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Common causes are a leaking door gasket, a stuck valve or steam trap, scale in the generator, or a drifting sensor. Note the error and the cycle printout and call us.
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Every 3-6 months for high-use units.