Inspections
Regular inspections are typically the first step in every maintenance program. Depending on the
ventilation equipment, you may need professional inspections.
The point of inspections is to double-check that everything is working normally and to help find any
potential issues. For instance, during an inspection, any signs of wear or damage might cause
excessive energy use or could put your system at risk for breakdown. Frequent inspections can also
help keep your ventilation system’s maintenance needs at the forefront of your mind to help
prevent the “out of sight, out of mind” effect.
Cleaning
Cleaning is a severely underestimated step in maintaining industrial ventilation systems. If you think
about it, it makes sense that your system needs a good thorough cleaning regularly. After all, one of the key functions of a ventilation system is to help remove contaminants from indoor air.
A clean system is essential for keeping repair and operation costs low for your ventilation
equipment. Dust and other contaminants can impair the ability of mechanical systems to stay cool,
which can lead to overheating and overworking. Fans can even become unbalanced due to
contaminant buildup on blades and other components, which can increase wear and tear and put them at a higher risk for failure.
Also, a dirty system can negatively impact indoor air quality. Depending on your facility, the
consequence for this can range from health hazards for your crew to operational shutdowns due to
contaminants. Therefore, be sure you include regular cleaning as part of your ventilation system
maintenance.
Service
In addition to inspections and cleaning, we also service various components of your ventilation
system. Service includes things like lubricating moving parts, tightening bolts and connections, and
other things that can help prevent breakdowns and repairs. For instance, when servicing
your industrial exhaust systems, you might need to lubricate the bearings in the fans to help prevent
unnecessary wear and tear on bearings that require more frequent replacements.
Part Replacements
Another important part of a thorough maintenance program for ventilation systems includes part
replacements. If you’re only replacing parts when they break, then it’s time to consider predictive
maintenance principles for part replacement.