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Clean Lab Freezer Coils to Save Energy

Nicole Kelesoglu May 15, 2017

Green Lab Tip: Dust with a coil brush then vacuum clean your lab freezer coils 2-3 times per year, to save energy & increase freezer longevity!

via the Cornell Green Lab Certification program 

Keep a coil brush like this one handy near your laboratory freezers!

Keep a coil brush like this one handy near your laboratory freezers!

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