Office of Energy & Sustainability

Backup Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer Booking Form

ULT defrosting unit

Backup defrosting ULT freezer.


Please fill out the form below in order to reserve the backup ultra-low temperature freezer for your defrosting maintenance (for a maximum of one week). This unit is located in the mechanical room on the 8th floor of the 1300 York Avenue building. Note: this is not a freezer for emergencies. In case your freezer failes and need a backup, contact the FMCO dispatch line at 212-746-2288.


Allow for a few days to receive confirmation of your booking and to obtain instructions on how to access the space.

Note: this unit is set to -70°C to maximize energy efficiency but it can be adjusted to -80°C if you are more comfortable. It can also be set to -20°C if you need to defrost your -20°C freezer.

A defrosting kit consisting of cooler, ice scraper, brush, and cloth wipes is also available upon request.

For questions, contact the Office of Energy and Sustainability at WCM-Sustainability@med.cornell.edu


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Office of Energy & Sustainability 1300 York Avenue, LC006, Box 14, New York, NY 10065