# Vacuum Sealer Pro question

**URL:** <https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-sealer-pro-question/27671>\
**Category:** Anova Support\
**Created:** [December 20, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-sealer-pro-question/27671 "2020-12-20T16:39:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![daviddowns2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9d8465/32.png) [@daviddowns2000](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/daviddowns2000)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/vacuum-sealer-pro-question/27671/1 "2020-12-20T16:39:21Z")

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Is there any reason to store the Vacuum Sealer Pro with the lid latched down, or should it be stored unlatched as it was when it was shipped to me? I realize it will be briefly latched and unlatched many times in use, but might it deform a gasket or shorten its service life if it is continually stored that way? I may be overthinking it, but it was boxed and shipped unlatched from Anova so I wonder if that suggests anything.