With an investment anywhere from $150,000 to $3 million, MRIs need proper care and maintenance to stay operational and perform at their best. One of the best ways to prolong the life of your MRI is by properly maintaining your MRI chiller.
Your MRI chiller is responsible for keeping the MRI cool and making sure it stays within a certain temperature range. Without proper maintenance, the machine can overheat and cause serious damage to the sensitive MRI parts, resulting in costly repairs or even a complete replacement.
To keep your chiller running at optimal performance, follow these steps for MRI chiller maintenance.
Register Your Chiller to Access Benefits
The first step to maintaining your chiller is to register for a warranty and service plan. By registering, you can easily access the benefits that come with your purchase, like the following:
Frequent Expert Tips
Get useful tips from experienced professionals on how to keep your chiller running in top condition.
Quick Troubleshooting Assistance
If you ever have a problem with your chiller, trained professionals can walk you through the problems and help you troubleshoot the issue quickly.
Assurance of On-Site Service Availability
In the case of an emergency, service technicians will be available to come onsite and get your chiller back up and running.
Targeted Compilation of Spare Parts Packages
If you ever need to replace any parts, the manufacturer can provide packages with all the necessary components for a speedy repair.
Teach Your Employees Best Practices
To prevent any problems with your chiller, you need to make sure your employees know the right way to operate it. Make sure everyone is familiar with how to monitor and adjust the settings, as well as some of the common signs of a malfunctioning chiller.
Here are a few things to make sure your employees know:
- How to Read the Gauges: Make sure your employees are checking the gauges regularly and know how to read them.
- What Settings Should Be Adjusted: Depending on the type of MRI, there may be certain settings that need to be adjusted for optimal performance.
- Common Signs of a Malfunctioning Chiller: Let your employees know some of the common signs of a chiller malfunction, such as unusual noises or temperature fluctuations.
Schedule Regular Maintenance from Professionals
Regular maintenance from experienced professionals can help prolong the life of your MRI chiller. Professional technicians can inspect, clean and check all parts of the machine to ensure everything is running smoothly. They can also provide advice on how to best care for your chiller so you get the most out of your machine.
For example, KKT Chiller provides a range of maintenance packages. These packages include things like:
- In-person maintenance
- Spare parts
- Fluid top-offs
- Discounts on parts
- 24/7 phone service
Proper maintenance of your chiller is essential for keeping your machine running smoothly and efficiently. Follow these steps to protect your most valuable piece of equipment and serve your patients better.
Prolong the Life of Your MRI Machine with KKT Chillers
Instead of buying a chiller and then worrying about maintaining it, KKT Chillers offer a great combination of quality and affordability. Our chillers are designed to last longer than other brands, so you can enjoy reliable cooling performance without spending too much on maintenance costs.
And with our tiered maintenance packages, you can access all the benefits you want without paying for services you don’t need. After 30 years in the chiller industry, you can trust KKT Chillers to provide the best value for your money.
Contact our experts today and keep your MRI chiller running at top performance!