There’s never a bad time to initiate a preventative maintenance agreement. However, these things are generally budgeted out in advance. As the fall approaches, it’s likely that your organization is putting together an operating budget for 2021. Chances are that executives, facility managers, and others are looking for ways to trim the budget—or, at least limit expansion—to adjust for the economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why consider a preventative HVAC maintenance agreement, then?
How Does HVAC Preventative Maintenance Affect HVAC Unit Lifespans?
The core purpose of a preventative maintenance agreement is to detect minor issues and perform tune-ups such that major problems don’t emerge in the future. When small repairs can be made before they balloon into expensive, time-consuming projects, long term costs are lowered.
Then comes the cost of replacing a system at the end of its life. Ideally, the replacement of an individual HVAC unit or an entire system can be put off as long as possible. These projects are among the most expensive any conventional facility could face. An HVAC contractor with expertise in a given system who can repair problems is necessary, of course, but one who can prevent issues from arising in the first place is far better.
Aside from the raw cost advantage of preventative maintenance over the long term is predictability. With a preventative maintenance agreement, you can predict HVAC costs over the course of the year and beyond, allowing for budget-friendly planning.
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Predictable Expenses – The whole point of forming a budget is to outline what the expectations are for costs in the coming year. Preventative HVAC maintenance acts as an antidote to uncertainty. It’s most likely that each year, major repairs will not be required. Only through the use of regular inspections can this be known.
Lower Long Term Cost – All mechanical systems will fail eventually, but preventative maintenance keeps your system efficient for longer, reducing energy expenses. Plus, even though replacement is inevitable eventually, large repairs don’t need to be. We’ll correct issues before major repairs are required.
Extended System Life – Generally, the cost of a system isn’t thought of as a single lump sum. When it comes time for replacement, you may be required to shell out a large payment, but this cost can be amortized over the lifespan. So, if a unit costs a fixed amount, the cost per month is lower when it lasts longer.
Reduced Failure Risk – Few things are as disruptive as a heater shutting down in the winter or an AC unit in the summer. Preventative maintenance doesn’t lower the risk of equipment failure to zero, but it is one of the best ways to minimize the risk of business disruption.
A Few Benefits of Preventative Maintenance for HVAC
Predictable Expenses – The whole point of forming a budget is to outline what the expectations are for costs in the coming year. Preventative HVAC maintenance acts as an antidote to uncertainty. It’s most likely that each year, major repairs will not be required. Only through the use of regular inspections can this be known.
Lower Long Term Cost – All mechanical systems will fail eventually, but preventative maintenance keeps your system efficient for longer, reducing energy expenses. Plus, even though replacement is inevitable eventually, large repairs don’t need to be. We’ll correct issues before major repairs are required
Extended System Life – Generally, the cost of a system isn’t thought of as a single lump sum. When it comes time for replacement, you may be required to shell out a large payment, but this cost can be amortized over the lifespan. So, if a unit costs a fixed amount, the cost per month is lower when it lasts longer.
Reduced Failure Risk – Few things are as disruptive as a heater shutting down in the winter or an AC unit in the summer. Preventative maintenance doesn’t lower the risk of equipment failure to zero, but it is one of the best ways to minimize the risk of business disruption.
Preventative maintenance is an ideal way to spread out and lower your HVAC costs.
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Preventative maintenance can work in conjunction with other tools and strategies to keep your costs down. Other tools like controls and building automation systems help make your systems more efficient. Efficient systems are able to cool, heat, or ventilate your facility without working overly hard, minimizing the wear and tear that occurs on a daily basis.
Whether you own a small building with a simple HVAC system or a sprawling industrial facility with many pieces of equipment working in tandem, preventative maintenance is key to reducing long term costs. Connect with us today and we can design a preventative maintenance agreement that fits perfectly with your 2021 budget.
