When it comes to commercial property maintenance, it's important to stay on top of regular tasks to keep the building looking and functioning at its best. Depending on the size of the building and the amount of work needed, the owner can choose to hire a maintenance team, complete the work himself, or hire private workers for each task. But what exactly does “regularly” mean? The answer is that each building and each HVAC unit are different and how often maintenance should be scheduled depends on several factors. It's best to examine and maintain systems seasonally and clean them weekly or every other week, as needed.
Every commercial property will have doors and windows that will require a thorough review at least once a year. Look for cracks and damage, although how often you'll need to replace or repair them depends on the type of material they're made of. Make sure that all locks, hinges, knobs and handles work as intended. Also look for signs of rust on metal components.
All heating and cooling units inside your building should be serviced regularly. Air filters should be changed at least once a month and air intakes and exhaust systems require regular cleaning. It is recommended that all electrical systems be checked at least once a year to ensure that they are working properly. This includes circuit breakers, switches, batteries, outlets, and any other electrical component. In addition to scheduling comprehensive professional commercial maintenance twice a year, you should also replace air filters once a month.
Property maintenance often comes down to making minor repairs to keep a commercial building looking and working at its best. Several factors can precisely affect how often commercial maintenance is scheduled, but a good rule to follow is to schedule a maintenance check twice a year. Consider the following five points when determining how often your building requires commercial HVAC maintenance:
- The size of the building
- The type of HVAC system
- The age of the system
- The amount of foot traffic
- The local climate
Commercial property maintenance refers to any regular task that must be completed to maintain the appearance and keep the building functional. Mold can cause major damage to your commercial structure because you'll have to clean it thoroughly before people can use the building again. Retailers, office buildings, housing complexes, and other buildings with a lot of foot traffic often require filter changes and other types of preventive maintenance. By improving the energy efficiency of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, commercial maintenance will reduce utility costs, extend the life of the system, and mitigate repair costs that could otherwise be much more expensive if left uncontrolled. Commercial building leases are full of requirements that must be met to comply with the contract.
Safety is an issue at all commercial properties, but providing the necessary maintenance can minimize the risk of injury. In conclusion, preventive maintenance can help ensure that your commercial property is kept in excellent condition. Not including the maintenance conditions of the property in the contract could cause you to face a deteriorated building sooner rather than later. It's important to stay on top of regular tasks such as examining systems seasonally, cleaning them weekly or every other week as needed, replacing air filters once a month, checking electrical systems at least once a year, and scheduling comprehensive professional commercial maintenance twice a year.
