DIY Industrial Repairs: Are They Worth It? 

Inconvenience, expense, and risks: these are all concerns when sending your product to off-site repair companies. While “do-it-yourself” repairs might seem enticing, oftentimes, they’ll cost you a wide variety of problems.  

DIY repairs require significant investment in tools, equipment, and training. Technicians must be equipped to handle complex issues, and if these repairs are done without those three essentials, it could lead to damaged machinery and longer downtime. With the recent skilled labor shortage, there are limitations on that expertise. Another significant cost is the risk of safety hazards within the workplace. Improper maintenance can lead to malfunctions, resulting in injury costs and liability claims. According to Liberty Mutual’s 2019 Workplace Safety Index, severe workplace injuries cost U.S. manufacturers more than $7 billion each year. 

Technicians at specialized repair companies are familiar with even the most intricate problems. Often, they’re able to scout issues from a mile away through preventative maintenance programs, and when there is a pertinent issue on hand, there are reduced overhead costs; No worrying about inventory, managing and handling the repair staff, and most companies provide warranty and guarantee options that make repair quotes worth it. When you let experts handle unwarranted problems, you can focus more on core business operations and reduce downtime; depending on the company’s size and scale, this can even result in savings of $22,000 per minute.  

If you can resolve the issue onsite, we cannot stress enough the importance of never attempting repairs beyond your level of training and ensuring your team is aware of the locations of the emergency stop buttons. If the problem seems bigger than you thought or you’re not sure where to start, it’s time to call professionals like us.  

We offer comprehensive repair services, identifying all performance issues and components of your machine. We also repair various OEMs, including obsolete generations, and maintain a wide range of replacements in stock in our warehouse. We aim to make every repair as easy, efficient, and feasible as possible, saving you from hidden costs and the risks associated with DIY repairs while providing the long-term benefits of hiring certified professionals.

Contact us today to get your machinery up and running again!