electrical maintenance program

Electrical maintenance is the general preservation and upkeep of electrical systems within an industrial, commercial, or residential building. Although this upkeep can be performed by on-site personnel, it’s often done by outside contractors. Keeping a building operational from an electrical standpoint is obviously quite important, but electrical maintenance, like many other areas, is considered “non vital” up until the point of failure. After such a failure, equipment and power are immediately considered the highest critical priority. Here’s how to build an electrical maintenance program effectively.

 

How Long Will It Take to Build an Electrical Maintenance Program?

 

Before we begin to dig into physical, pragmatic solutions, it’s important to acknowledge the time investment required. Accepting and properly allocating time and resources to produce an effective and thorough electrical maintenance program is the difference between a one-off inspection and a true maintenance program. How long will it take to build or complete an electrical maintenance program? As much time as it takes to be thorough.

 

Common Mistakes When Building an Electrical Maintenance Program

 

The first point of failure to consider should always be the human element. Monitoring the failure of systems and backup systems is key to preventing or resolving electrical issues in your home or business. Best practices can be developed by restricting access to critical systems, re-organizing physical systems, and simply educating those involved to prevent unintentional abuse of electrical systems to extend their life.

 

What’s Involved in Preventative Electrical Maintenance?

 

Preventative maintenance is the first of a one-two punch to stop single points of failure and crippling shut-downs of a building’s infrastructure. This can range from things as simple as replacing lights to inspections from licensed professionals. Maintaining these systems will keep the lights on and keep the building heated, cooled, and connected to the outside world. Routine inspection and maintenance to spot problems before they become a crisis is always the best course of action.

 

How Often Should Electrical Maintenance Be Performed?

 

Any repair or replacement of electrical systems, such as switches, wires, outlets, etc., that is warranted can be done swiftly and safely during these checks. Having a set schedule for this type of maintenance is the first building block in creating a maintenance program. Detecting and resolving problems isn’t just a headache to deal with, it can be potentially dangerous as well. Electricity failing to get somewhere is drastically better than having electricity somewhere it wasn’t supposed to be.

 

Hazards of electrocution, fire, and expensive overloading of components are all largely mitigated by regulation and proper implementation of equipment. The longer equipment goes with being inspected, the more likely something unanticipated can occur due to wear and tear!

 

On average, electrical maintenance should be performed every 3 years.

 

When Should Electrical Equipment Be Replaced or Upgraded?

 

If you constantly have to deal with electrical repairs, consider upgrading and installing equipment that can be relied upon and meet the current NEC (National Electric Code). Yes, this may cost more in the short term, but weigh your individual circumstances against the potential risks, and you may find it to be a worthy investment. Some risks are not worth taking!

 

Professional Electrical Maintenance Services

 

Fortunately, you don’t have to go it alone! Weeks Service Company has licensed and experienced technicians up to date on current NEC standards as well as best practices for residential and business needs. If you’re looking to set up a regiment for your electrical systems, there’s no better place to start than here!