The Hidden Costs of Delaying Industrial Maintenance: Why Proactive Repairs Save You Money 

Maintenance is one of the most important aspects of running your machines smoothly. While we understand that sending equipment to a repair service can seem burdensome, it can save you from brutal downtime and expensive emergency services. But what financial implications do you face if you decide to hold off?  

When your machine exhibits unusual noises or vibrations, fluid leaks, and increased downtime, you must bring it in for maintenance. Otherwise, equipment failures caused by valve leakage and corrosion, overheated motors, or clogged cooling systems can detrimentally affect operations. Preventative maintenance allows experts like us to care for your machinery when it shows symptoms of a needed repair.  

While immediate savings sound promising, it can lead to higher expenses. Emergency maintenance is vastly more expensive than scheduled repairs. Preventative maintenance can save you as much as 30-40%. If you take care of your equipment early on, there’s a very high chance of extending its lifespan by 20-40%, saving you from having to buy costly new machines, which can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars.  The Federal Energy Management Program also found that preventative maintenance can curtail downtime by 30-50%. While it depends on a company’s size or scale, maintenance can save an estimated $22,000 per minute during downtime.  

Delayed maintenance can lead to safety hazards, resulting in injury costs and liability claims. According to Liberty Mutual’s 2019 Workplace Safety Index, severe workplace injuries cost US manufacturers more than seven billion dollars each year. Preventative maintenance gives you peace of mind, knowing there are no safety hazards if something’s faulty.  

Industrial Repair Service strives to eliminate all the tediousness of preventative maintenance repairs, making shipment and pick-up more accessible.  There’s no cost to send in an item and get tested; however, due to our unbeatable prices and industry-leading guarantee, returning and first-time companies remain loyal and continue working with us. Our top priority is to deliver the best and most affordable repair services, complemented by unmatched customer service that truly sets us apart. 

Once you notice any concerning symptoms, don’t risk losing valuable time and money. Call us today!