In any lab, refrigerators, freezers, and incubators are essential to maintaining optimal conditions for experiments and sensitive materials. Given the critical role these units play in your lab’s daily operations, it’s important to thoroughly assess their performance before making a purchase.
By understanding how to analyze manufacturer-provided performance data, you can make more informed purchasing decisions and maximize the efficiency and reliability of your lab equipment. This insight will help you cut through the complexity and ensure you invest in units that truly support your lab’s needs.
The lack of consistency in performance metrics makes it challenging for lab managers to compare options and make informed decisions. While ENERGY STAR® certification offers a starting point by standardizing energy efficiency ratings for refrigerators and freezers, it doesn’t provide all the insights you need for specific research applications—and many manufacturers may not fully disclose their testing methodologies.
This eBook helps R&D lab managers decode equipment performance data. By reading this guide, you will gain insights into:
• Why inconsistent testing methods and data presentation can lead to confusion, and how to navigate these discrepancies
• Practical steps to make more informed equipment choices that align with your lab's efficiency, cost, and operational needs
