[ Cryogenic Specialists · Emergency Response within 48 hr ]

Cryochiller & Cryopump Repair
for vacuum & high-vacuum systems

When a cryochiller won’t reach temperature or a cryopump won’t hold vacuum, YTI’s cryogenic specialists rebuild the cold head, service the compressor, repair leaks, and recharge refrigerant to get you back to base pressure. Polycold, Telemark, Brooks, Edwards, and MaxCool, repaired on-site nationwide or at our Connecticut depot, with 40+ years of cryogenic experience.

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40+Years Experience
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Cryogenic refrigeration is our specialty

Repair for cryochillers, cryopumps, and cold heads

Cryogenic cooling is what holds the vacuum and temperature your coating process depends on, so when it drifts, everything downstream suffers. YTI diagnoses the actual cause, whether it’s a worn cold head, a failing compressor, a lost refrigerant charge, or contamination, then repairs it and verifies the system reaches temperature and base pressure before we leave.

Cryogenic refrigeration has been a core YTI specialty since 1984. We rebuild cold heads, service helium compressors, repair leaks, and recharge refrigerant for Polycold cryochillers, cryopumps, and the Telemark, Brooks, Edwards, and MaxCool systems that support production coaters and high-vacuum labs. Depot repair turns around fast at our Ashford, Connecticut facility, and our field engineers repair on-site nationwide with emergency response within 48 hours.

Repair restores a specific fault quickly. For a deeper, like-new rebuild, see cryopump refurbishment and cryofreezer refurbishment. If you only need refrigerant restored, see refrigerant recharge service.

Chillers, pumps, cold heads & compressors

Cryogenic systems and components we repair

From the cryochiller that speeds your pump-down to the cryopump that holds deep vacuum, YTI repairs the full cryogenic chain. If your system isn’t listed, send the model and we’ll confirm coverage.

Cryochillers & Cryocoils

Polycold-style water-vapor cryochillers and cryocoils that trap water vapor to speed pump-down and improve film quality, repaired to full cooling capacity.

Cryopumps

High-vacuum capture pumps serviced to reach and hold deep base pressure, including array condition assessment and cold-head service.

Cold-Head Rebuilds

Complete cold-head rebuilds, including displacer, seals, and valve service, to restore refrigeration capacity and cooldown time.

Helium Compressors

Compressor service, adsorber replacement, and helium management to keep the cold head properly fed and running to spec.

Refrigerant Charge & Recovery

Refrigerant leak repair, recovery, and recharge for cryochillers and cryopumps, restoring the charge your cooling performance depends on.

Recharge service →

Cryo Controls & Instrumentation

Temperature controllers, gauges, and interlocks calibrated and verified so your readouts and protection systems match reality.

Don’t see your cryochiller or cryopump?
Send us the make, model, and a short description of the symptom. YTI services a wide range of current and legacy cryogenic equipment, including Polycold, Telemark, Brooks, Edwards, and MaxCool. Contact YTI →
Is the problem cryogenic, or somewhere else in the system?
If you’re not sure whether the fault is the cryo system or the coating process, start with coating troubleshooting & field service and we’ll isolate it.

Common cryogenic symptoms

Cryogenic problems we solve

If your cooling used to hold and now doesn’t, the cause is usually upstream of the symptom. These are the cryogenic failures YTI is called in to fix.

Won’t Reach Temperature

Slow or incomplete cooldown traced to the cold head, compressor, refrigerant charge, or contamination.

Won’t Hold Base Pressure

A cryopump that won’t reach or hold vacuum, isolated to array condition, cold-head performance, or regeneration.

Won’t Regenerate / Long Regen

Regeneration failures and extended regen times diagnosed and corrected so the pump recovers on schedule.

Compressor & Helium Faults

High or low helium pressure, compressor alarms, and adsorber issues resolved to keep the cold head fed.

Refrigerant Loss & Leaks

Loss of charge and refrigerant leaks located and repaired, then recharged and verified to spec.

Noise, Vibration & Contamination

Abnormal noise, vibration, and contamination diagnosed before they turn into a hard failure.

From warm to verified cold

How a cryo repair works

Step 01

Diagnose

Tell us the system and the symptom and remote triage starts the same day. We isolate the fault to the cold head, compressor, charge, or controls before any part is replaced.

Step 02

Repair

We rebuild the cold head, service the compressor, repair leaks, and recharge refrigerant in our shop or on-site, using proven cryogenic procedures.

Step 03

Test & Verify

The system is run to confirm it reaches temperature and base pressure and holds them, so it’s verified working before it goes back into service.

Step 04

Document & Warranty

Every repair is documented and warrantied, with recommendations to prevent the next failure and extend the life of your cryogenic equipment.

On-site repair is fastest for production-critical systems; depot repair at our Connecticut facility is ideal for full cold-head rebuilds and precision work. We recommend the right path during diagnosis. See full service details →

Who we work with

Industries we serve

YTI repairs cryogenic systems wherever high vacuum and stable low temperatures matter. Common sectors include:

Semiconductor & Fabs Optics & Photonics Aerospace & Defense Medical Device Research Labs & Universities Pharmaceutical Industrial & Decorative Coating Solar & Energy Glass & Web Coating Data Storage & Electronics

Why choose YTI

Cryogenic depth behind every repair

01

Cryo Specialty

Cryogenic refrigeration has been a core YTI capability since 1984, across chillers, cryopumps, and cold heads.

02

Cold-Head Rebuilds

Full displacer, seal, and valve rebuilds that restore refrigeration capacity and cooldown time.

03

Multi-Brand

Polycold, Telemark, Brooks, Edwards, and MaxCool serviced, including legacy systems.

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Verified

Run to temperature and base pressure, documented, and warrantied before it ships.

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Cryo system down? Get it diagnosed today.

Talk with a YTI cryogenic specialist. Same-day triage, cold-head rebuilds, nationwide emergency response within 48 hours.

Answers

Cryochiller & cryopump repair FAQs

Do you repair Polycold cryochillers?
Yes. Polycold cryochillers and cryocoils are a YTI specialty. We repair cooling faults, rebuild cold heads, service compressors, and recharge refrigerant to restore full cooling capacity.
Do you repair cryopumps?
Yes. We service high-vacuum cryopumps so they reach and hold deep base pressure, including array assessment, cold-head service, and regeneration issues.
Why won’t my cryopump reach or hold base pressure?
Loss of base pressure usually traces to array condition, a worn or contaminated cold head, low refrigeration capacity, or incomplete regeneration. We isolate the actual cause and repair it rather than swapping parts blindly.
Why won’t my cryochiller reach temperature?
Slow or incomplete cooldown is commonly caused by a worn cold head, a failing compressor, a low refrigerant charge, or contamination. We diagnose the full cryogenic chain and correct the root cause.
Do you rebuild cold heads?
Yes. Cold-head rebuilds are a core capability, including displacer, seal, and valve service to restore refrigeration capacity and cooldown time.
Do you service helium compressors?
Yes. We service helium compressors, replace adsorbers, and manage helium charge and pressure so the cold head stays properly fed and within spec.
My cryopump won’t regenerate. Can you fix it?
Yes. Regeneration failures and long regen times are diagnosed and corrected, whether the cause is the cold head, controls, purge, or contamination, so the pump recovers on schedule.
Do you recharge refrigerant and repair refrigerant leaks?
Yes. We locate and repair refrigerant leaks, recover and recharge the system, and verify performance. If you only need the charge restored, see our refrigerant recharge service.
What cryochiller and cryopump brands do you service?
We service Polycold, Telemark, Brooks, Edwards, and MaxCool cryogenic systems, along with many legacy units. Send the make and model and we’ll confirm coverage.
Do you repair on-site or at a depot?
Both. On-site repair is fastest for production-critical systems, with nationwide emergency response within 48 hours. Depot repair at our Connecticut facility is ideal for full cold-head rebuilds and precision work.
Should I repair or refurbish my cryo system?
Repair restores a specific fault quickly. Refurbishment is a deeper, like-new rebuild for systems that are aging or unreliable. We’ll recommend the right path during diagnosis. See cryopump refurbishment and cryofreezer refurbishment.
Is the repair warrantied, and how do I request a quote?
Yes, repairs are documented and backed by a warranty. Call (860) 429-1908, email sales@ytionline.com, or use our contact page. Have your system model and a short description of the symptom ready so we can begin diagnosis right away.

Talk with a cryogenic specialist today

Cold-head rebuilds · compressor service · refrigerant recharge · on-site or depot · emergency response within 48 hours.