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tancy. A plan of when pumps are scheduled for service, filters changed, wires inspected, coils cleaned, amps checked, and cooling towers treated and maintained/cleaned, are just a few of the items which should be on a regular maintained on a schedule. Elevator inspections and quarterly maintenance is important to maxi- mized availability for access to units, amenities, and the street. A compre- hensive schedule should be routine with any elevator maintenance con- tract (you should check with your elevator consultant to ensure that all precautions and safety checks are conducted on a routine basis). Seasonal maintenance, such as carpet cleaning or window cleaning are additional items which should be considered, depending on the budget and needs of the building. Amenities fluctuate from building to building. Regardless of your buildings offerings, a plan to set aside time for the proper maintenance of these ame- nities. After all, it is the amenities that add tremendous value to the building in addition to acting as a persuasive sales tool. Not only are these schedules import- ant to keeping your property running smoothly, but they are also are a needed tool when it comes to budget time. Efficient schedules and preven- tative maintenance should reduce the time and money and alternately, keep repairs costs to a minimum, as we all know what the bigger problems in the future will be. n

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