Problem/Solution: The Right Time for Preventative Maintenance

We find that preventative maintenance goes one of two ways – it is either one of the steps people stress the most about, or it is the most ignored aspect of autoclave ownership. Your autoclave’s longevity comes solely down to how well you maintain it. It has maintenance periods that are highly recommended to be followed for that reason. 

Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, it requires a lot of care. However, some autoclave owners neglect some or most of the maintenance. Sometimes it’s legitimate forgetfulness, or other times, they don’t know what to do. There’s lots to keep track of and not everyone is as good about it as others, and not everyone knows the warning signs that their autoclave needs maintenance right away. A problem came to our attention recently that showed us just that.

So in this article, we’d like to go over what basic signs you’ll see when it’s time for repairs. And as is our job, to offer you a solution to help take the hard work out of the equation and give you an easier way to do it. As always, if you have questions about this or anything else, call us at 704-966-1650, option 3 for our Free Tech Support.

The Problem

When it comes to preventative maintenance, there can be different reasons as to why it doesn’t get done enough or at all. General forgetfulness is one of them. We understand that while it’s important, it’s a lot to memorize and remember on top of your already busy day. So you may forget some steps or just neglect a maintenance period altogether. Or it may come down to lack of knowledge or unawareness. Some people can’t spot the signs that your autoclave can show when it’s time for maintenance. There may be some people that can. But maybe not all of them know how to proceed to fix the issue. 

Maintenance signs on autoclaves can have different ways of showing depending on what needs to be done. But there are basic signs for all autoclaves that show when it’s time for maintenance. Things like:

• Draining the Water – Failure to do this can build sediment in the water tubing. 
• Maintaining the Door Gasket/Seal – Not keeping the gasket free of debris and not replacing it on time can lead to major wear and tear. And a non-functioning door gasket can result in a poor seal and lead to major problems. 
• Door Springs – If your unit has door springs that need replacing, not doing so can lead to problems with opening and closing the door.

And these are just some of the problems that come with lack of maintenance. There are many different steps to preventative maintenance for each unit. So if there’s more than even this to worry about remembering, how can you make sure that you do what needs to be done properly and on time? That’s where we come in. 

The Solution

When it comes to remembering maintenance, it can be difficult for various reasons. Which is where we come in. We’ve created many different helpful programs and guides that can help you figure your next maintenance cycle out. Whether you need help through each step or you just need a checklist to be on your way, your autoclave gets the maintenance it needs. Here are some of the ways that SAS caters to help with preventative maintenance:

Preventative Maintenance Sheets – If you need a checklist to keep track of what needs to get done and when, we’ve got you covered. Our PM Sheets detail the parts needed for your unit with links on where to purchase them. As well as check boxes surrounding the dates involved with maintenance for an easy visual reminder on what you’ve done, and what comes next. You can contact us at any time and we’ll help get you set up with one tailored to your autoclave. 

Preventative Maintenance Program— Our Free Preventative Maintenance Program for your autoclaves, which is important for their long-term maintenance. To help customers keep track of their maintenance schedule, we offer to set up a maintenance schedule for them. When it is time for maintenance, someone from SAS will call the customer and provide instructions on what is needed. The company also offers free shipping of any necessary parts and provides visual tutorials to assist with installation.

Autoship – Want us to just send the necessary parts at your preferred time increment to save you one more step? No problem. Contact our Customer Service team (704-966-1650) and we will get you squared away!

And if you have any questions about maintenance or anything else, you can call us. Or contact us using the links below.

As always if you have any questions about this process or anything else please feel free to contact us and take advantage of our “FREE TECH SUPPORT.”

We also offer FREE VIRTUAL TECH SUPPORT to “See and Talk” with a “Real Time Live Technician” for any problems you may be in need of help with.

You can also use our “FREE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM”. Take the guesswork and worrying about what unit is due for maintenance and which maintenance cycle it is time for. We will keep track of all your autoclaves and let you know when it’s time for anything.