The Haier DW-86L338JA is a mid-capacity, -86°C upright ultra-low freezer offering 338 L (11.9 cu ft) of storage on a 208-230V/60Hz supply. It sits in the sweet spot between benchtop and full-size ULT freezers: enough room for 216 standard 2-inch cryoboxes, a compact upright footprint, and Haier Biomedical's energy-efficient hydrocarbon cascade refrigeration reaching a true -86°C. For growing labs consolidating samples out of shared freezers, the DW-86L338JA is a natural first dedicated -80°C unit.
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
| Temperature range | -40°C to -86°C |
| Cooling performance | -86°C |
| Capacity | 338 L / 11.9 cu ft |
| Cabinet type | Upright |
| Refrigeration | Direct cooling, HC refrigerant, manual defrost |
| Controller / display | Microprocessor, LED |
| Inner doors | 2 |
| Shelves | 3 stainless-steel adjustable |
| Sample capacity | 216 2-inch boxes |
| Sound level | 50 dB(A) |
| Max power | 1400 W |
| Alarms | High/low temp, hot condenser, power failure, sensor error, low battery, high ambient, door ajar, start-up delay |
| Interfaces | USB, remote alarm, 5V port |
| Backup systems | LN₂ and CO₂ backup optional |
| Certification | UL |
| List price | $13,300.00 |
| LLS price | $11,305.00 |
Application Profile
The DW-86L338JA is the model to right-size when a benchtop freezer is too small but a 700 L cabinet is more than the workflow needs. Its 338 L upright body accepts three adjustable stainless-steel shelves and organizes storage behind two insulated inner doors, so retrieving samples from one section limits ambient exposure to the rest of the load. The 216 2-inch-box capacity comfortably serves a single lab group's cell lines, plasma aliquots and reagent stock without over-committing floor space or budget.
Refrigeration is Haier's energy-efficient hydrocarbon system, a zero-GWP HC refrigerant circuit with an optimized cascade that reaches -86°C and holds the -40°C to -86°C range. The unit ships with the full alarm suite plus USB and remote-alarm outputs, and it accepts optional LN₂ or CO₂ backup for sites that require temperature hold-over during a power failure. It runs on a 208-230V/60Hz circuit, so plan a suitable receptacle at the install location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the storage capacity of the DW-86L338JA? 338 L (11.9 cu ft), which holds up to 216 standard 2-inch cryoboxes across three adjustable stainless-steel shelves and two inner doors.
What temperature does it reach? It reaches -86°C (operating range -40°C to -86°C) using Haier's hydrocarbon cascade refrigeration.
What electrical service does it require? A 208-230V/60Hz supply (listed as 220V/60Hz). Confirm a matching receptacle is available before install.
Can it protect samples during a power outage? The full alarm suite runs on backup, and optional LN₂ or CO₂ backup systems are available to hold temperature during an outage.
Is it ENERGY STAR rated? The freezer uses Haier's energy-efficient hydrocarbon refrigeration and is UL listed. An ENERGY STAR rating for this specific model is not confirmed in the current brochure spec table. Contact us if ENERGY STAR qualification is a procurement requirement.
Ordering & Configuration
The DW-86L338JA is a capital purchase. Add it to a quote and a Legacy Lab Supplies specialist will confirm the 208-230V receptacle, delivery access, and any LN₂/CO₂ backup options before order, and route factory warranty registration. Lead time is quoted per configuration; contact us for current availability.
Choose the DW-86L338JA as a right-sized first dedicated -86°C freezer, 216-box capacity without a full-size footprint. Step down to the DW-86L100J or DW-86L51J for smaller loads, or up to the DW-86L578J when you need four inner doors and 400-box capacity.
