Preventive Maintenance

Preventive maintenance is scheduled servicing and inspection of building systems to prevent failures, extend equipment life, and reduce emergency repair costs.

SystemPreventive Schedule
HVACQuarterly servicing, monthly filter changes
ElevatorsMonthly inspections, annual load testing
Fire systemsMonthly alarm tests, annual full inspection
ElectricalAnnual thermographic scans, quarterly checks
PlumbingQuarterly inspections, annual backflow testing
GeneratorsMonthly runtime tests, annual comprehensive service
Pool systemsDaily chemical testing, weekly cleaning
Cost vs BenefitImpact
Preventive costAED 50 to 100 per unit monthly
Emergency repair cost3x to 5x preventive cost
Equipment life extension30% to 50% longer with preventive
Breakdown reduction60% to 80% fewer failures
Energy efficiency10% to 20% savings with maintained systems
ROIPreventive maintenance pays for itself

Related Terms

Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC)Hard FMFacility Management Maintenance Reserve

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