You walk into your classroom and find that the chiller has stopped functioning.  What do you do? 

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Regardless of the brand or model of chiller that will be used, all chillers require some basic maintenance.  A chiller really is nothing more than a heat exchanger and utilizes coils to run the water through to cool it down.  Depending on the environment in which your chiller operates, you will need to periodically clean the lint and dust buildup that accumulates on the coils and outside grill.  This will ensure that your chiller is working properly and will also lengthen the life of your unit.  Please be diligent in maintaining this very important piece of equipment!  It is also a good idea to read the owner’s manual prior to each fall semester when you are about to re-fill the tank and prepare for the arrival of eggs in October.