Srinagar, June 19 -- There's no avoiding it. When you run a lab, power bills are always a factor. Whether it's a research centre or a diagnostics lab, cold storage never stops. This is especially true when using a medical freezer, as vaccines, blood samples, and enzymes require precise, stable temperatures.

But here's the thing people often miss: refrigeration doesn't just keep things cold. It quietly runs up your energy bills if you're not paying attention to what type of unit you're using. A lot of labs still use older models. Or worse, they use domestic refrigerators because they think it'll save money. That choice usually ends up costing more in the long run.

To clear the confusion, let's talk about laboratory refrigerators that are...