The Ultimate 7-Question Checklist for Repair vs. Replacing Your Equipment
‘Repair or replacement’ is a question our customers often ask in the face of problematic machinery. While we’re experts at getting equipment back up and running, sometimes fixing machinery just doesn’t make sense. Industrial Repair Service can help you decide between the two, but if you’d like to weigh your options before contacting us, here are eight questions to ask yourself that can help narrow things down:
- Is your worn equipment posing safety risks to personnel due to its condition? Can it be restored to eliminate all risks?
- Safety is the number one priority and must be addressed first.
- Is there widespread damage to critical components, causing repairs to be impractical?
- If the damage is too severe, replacement becomes the only option, regardless of cost.
- Have there been consistent breakdowns, no matter how many times you repair, leading to increased downtime?
- Repeated failure indicates repair isn’t working and points toward replacement.
- Are replacement parts readily available and reasonably priced?
- This is a major factor in whether a repair can be done quickly and cheaply.
- Is your budget predominantly going towards energy, due to the higher operating costs of older equipment?
- This is a long-term operating cost assessment. Is the old unit costing too much to run compared to a modern, energy-efficient replacement?
- Do I have enough time to install new equipment?
- This addresses the time and logistical constraints for the replacement option.
- Can we afford the cost of a replacement and installation?
- This is the final financial check for the replacement option, as it’s usually the more costly approach.
Once you have some idea of the right protocol, we’ll swoop in and carefully evaluate the extent of the damage and identify all affected components, as we’re committed to providing honest and transparent assessments of your equipment. We obtain a variety of OEM parts that are no longer manufactured and readily available, so we can get your machines back up and running ASAP. Our industry-leading warranty covers all electronic, servo, and robot repairs, so you’re protected and have peace of mind about your equipment.
Whether repairing or scrapping, we’re here to care for all your valuable machinery. Call us today!