Preventive Maintenance is ‘maintenance’ regularly performed on equipment that significantly decreases the likelihood of failure.

Imagine owning a vehicle and not getting an oil change, brake check, or any of the various maintenance tasks required. The car would not last long on the road, and it’s very much the same with mechanical systems in commercial and industrial facilities. Executing a preventive HVAC maintenance program extends the life of the equipment and keeps it running in optimal shape.

A property owner or facility manager frequently realizes there hasn’t been a preventive program in place or an inadequate one, too late. A breakdown of a system can be disruptive in business operations or tenant life. An even bigger shock to follow could be the cost of emergency repairs or even a system replacement.

Property and Facility managers often manage far more assets than one might think. Mechanical Assets like the HVAC, lighting, and the system of controls that operate them can be worth as much as several luxury cars. And, just like cars, mechanical assets contain many moving parts that need regularly scheduled maintenance tasks. Again, similar to vehicles, no two models of equipment are alike. Knowing what tasks to perform and maintaining different equipment units in a facility can seem daunting.

How to enact a Preventive Maintenance Program?

The first step is to survey your HVAC mechanical equipment. It will be the basis of the program. Once an equipment list is compiled and the equipment’s condition is assessed, it can be cross-checked with the manufacturer’s recommended tasking schedule.

Researching the make, model, size, filters, and the respective tasking schedules can be a pain, especially for a large commercial or industrial facility. We recommend partnering with a professional service provider. A facility provider can assist in compiling and presenting a preventive maintenance program.

Way has over 100 years of experience in maintaining HVAC systems and can provide a broad spectrum of facility solutions. Our mission is to provide world-class service. We can guide you through the process and customize a maintenance program that works for your facility’s needs and budget.