Hot pack units, paraffin baths and cold therapy units run all day in most PT clinics, and a temperature problem is a patient safety problem. We match physical therapy clinics with qualified technicians to repair and maintain thermal modality equipment.
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Thermal modalities work in a narrow range. Too cool and the treatment isn't effective; too hot and you risk burning a patient, especially one with reduced sensation. A failing thermostat or sensor can drift for weeks before anyone notices. Checking actual water or wax temperature against the setting with a calibrated thermometer is a simple test that belongs in every preventive maintenance visit.
A typical visit covers temperature verification against the setpoint, inspection of the heating element, thermostat and controls, a check for leaks and corrosion, cleaning or descaling guidance, and an electrical safety check of the cord, plug and grounding. Because these units combine water and electricity, the electrical check matters more here than on most PT equipment. You get a written service record for each unit.
Most failures (thermostats, elements, switches, valves) are inexpensive parts on otherwise sound units. Replacement makes sense when the tank itself is corroded through or leaking at seams, or the unit is old enough that parts are hard to find.
For day-to-day care between service visits, see our guide to heat and cold therapy equipment maintenance. For the rest of your clinic, see our physical therapy equipment repair overview.
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