Spring Maintenance Checklist

Save yourself headaches and emergency repair situations by doing some routine checks and balances. By being proactive, you are saving yourself time and money in the future. Follow this simple spring maintenance checklist for the start of the season.

Piping/Plumbing

Check for corrosion or leaks
Ensure proper water pressure in pipes
Check water heaters for corrosion/leaks. Reduce temperature to conserve energy.
Test drains for backups, restrictions, or slow flows
Conduct a steam trap survey to ensure your steam traps are operating properly
Turn on outside water, schedule sprinkler system start up
Test safety/shutoff valves
Check operation of sump pumps

HVAC

Replace filters
Check refrigerant levels for leaks. Ensure fans, coils, p-traps, and drains are unobstructed
Clean heat exchangers and other heating elements and examine for damage
Inspect cooling towers. Fill and spray nozzles and check basin for algae
Perform chiller seasonal startup
Plan ahead for upcoming deferred HVAC unit repair/replacement projects

Electricity

Verify that terminals are tight and there is no corrosion or burnt connectors
Perform an infrared test on your breaker panels
Install motion sensor lights
Replace lighting with LED lights

General Maintenance

Verify exterior pipe/duct insulation integrity
Conduct a magnet audit to ensure your magnets are operating properly
Perform generator maintenance and functional testing
Check fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors
Verify system setting on controllers are consistent with ambient temperatures

Interested in further increasing your plant’s efficiency? Start your year with a consultation by Apex. We can help you complete your spring maintenance checklist. Our team will evaluate your plant and spot ways you can increase your efficiency by saving you time, money, energy, turnover, and more.

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