{"id":13777,"date":"2023-08-07T14:38:54","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T20:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/?page_id=13777"},"modified":"2024-09-03T08:00:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T14:00:16","slug":"reactive-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Reactive Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705961960494{padding-top: 60px !important;background: #152232 url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog-header-hex-bg4.webp?id=9266) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705961960495{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683307506642{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-center  subtitle-below-title    vc_custom_1716565492398\" ><h1 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size: 50;\">Reactive Maintenance<\/h1><h2 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size:15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_how_reactive_maintenance_programs_compare_to_more_proactive_strategies_for_asset_management\"><\/span>Learn how reactive maintenance programs compare to more proactive strategies for asset management.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/header><a  href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/resources\/reactive-preventive-maintenance-guide\/\"  target=\"_self\"  title=\"\"  class=\"tt_button tt_primary_button btn_primary_color  button-center button-action-link   vc_custom_1716565515429\" ><span class=\"prim_text\">(Free Guide) Switch from Reactive to Preventive Maintenance<\/span><\/a>\n      <div class=\"entry-meta\">\n         <span class=\"published\">\n            <span class=\"far fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>Last updated on September 3, 2024<\/span>\n            <span class=\"author\"><span class=\"far sway-author-meta\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <span>bBrinton<\/span>\n         <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n   [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NdHx3KCMbyw&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;video-shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_reactive_maintenance\"><\/span>What is reactive maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactive maintenance is the simplest form of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/physical-asset-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">physical asset management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where assets are run until they malfunction or completely break down. Then, and only then is maintenance performed on the machine to repair it. Reactive maintenance is also referred to as run-to-failure maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While other forms of maintenance focus on proactive methods to prevent breakdowns, reactive maintenance will always play an important role in any well-rounded maintenance plan.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/#Learn_how_reactive_maintenance_programs_compare_to_more_proactive_strategies_for_asset_management\" >Learn how reactive maintenance programs compare to more proactive strategies for asset management.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/#What_is_reactive_maintenance\" >What is reactive maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/#Types_of_reactive_maintenance\" >Types of reactive maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/#Pros_and_cons_of_using_reactive_maintenance\" >Pros and cons of using reactive maintenance\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/#Reactive_maintenance_vs_proactive_maintenance\" >Reactive maintenance vs. proactive maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/#When_is_reactive_maintenance_enough\" >When is reactive maintenance enough?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/#Reactive_maintenance_workflows\" >Reactive maintenance workflows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/#Examples_reactive_and_proactive_maintenance_in_action\" >Examples: reactive and proactive maintenance in action<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/#Get_started_with_Limble\" >Get started with Limble<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/#Related_Content\" >Related Content<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"of\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_reactive_maintenance\"><\/span>Types of reactive maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactive maintenance activities can differ depending on how critical the affected equipment is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/emergency-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A high-urgency response to equipment failure, this type of reactive maintenance helps <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/facility-safety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep your personnel safe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, minimize downtime, and avoid additional damage to assets.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/what-is-breakdown-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breakdown maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sometimes equipment failure doesn\u2019t demand urgent attention. This type of reactive maintenance is any work performed on malfunctioning equipment, whether or not it constitutes an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/emergency-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency repair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You might also plan for breakdown maintenance ahead of time based on data related to an asset\u2019s performance and typical lifecycle.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/corrective-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrective maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You can plan and schedule corrective maintenance in the period between recognizing a performance issue and fixing it. Corrective measures help keep disruptions to a minimum by avoiding total equipment failure.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/deferred-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deferred corrective maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This type of response involves recognizing a problem and scheduling maintenance for a future date. You might defer maintenance for non-critical components or as a result of resource constraints.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_cons_of_using_reactive_maintenance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros and cons of using reactive maintenance\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like any other approach to maintenance, reactive maintenance has its pros and cons. It is important to consider these when deciding when and how to include reactive maintenance in your strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Advantages of reactive maintenance\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The advantages of a reactive approach all lie in its simplicity and lack of up front maintenance costs or planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires little to no planning of maintenance tasks or strategizing their priority.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less labor intensive than other approaches.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures that you only engage your maintenance team and its resources when they are actually needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial costs are low due to the little planning required.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less need for organization and infrastructure to collect machine data.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Disadvantages of reactive maintenance\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactive maintenance has its limitations, primarily due to the impact that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/downtime\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unplanned downtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has on equipment, operations, and revenue.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactive maintenance will cost more in the long term as the price of emergency repairs and unplanned downtime quickly adds up.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance needs and resources are difficult to estimate when based on unpredictable equipment failures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running equipment until it malfunctions can result in faster deterioration, causing more frequent asset replacement and shorter <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/useful-life-of-asset\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">useful life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexpected equipment failure poses potential safety risks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reactive_maintenance_vs_proactive_maintenance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactive maintenance vs. proactive maintenance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How exactly do reactive and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/proactive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proactive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> programs differ? And is one better than the other?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reactive maintenance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means that maintenance is only performed after an issue or breakdown arises. It does not involve planning or scheduling work ahead of time which keeps things simple and cheap in the short term. However, it doesn\u2019t do much to avoid breakdowns and the lost productive time that occurs while a repair is underway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Proactive approaches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like preventive and <a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/predictive-maintenance\/\">predictive maintenance<\/a> on the other hand, use various methods to trigger maintenance activities meant to keep machines healthy and productive \u2013 and to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">issues and breakdowns. Teams using a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/proactive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">proactive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> approach use data, manufacturer recommendations, and other resources to plan and schedule routine inspections and equipment servicing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Is proactive maintenance better than reactive maintenance?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reality is that every organization requires a different mix of <a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-strategy\/\">maintenance strategies<\/a> based on their unique needs and operations. While proactive maintenance has its long-term advantages for asset-heavy or production-oriented organizations, no one is likely to get by without accounting for <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reactive maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So each strategy may be better at doing different things. It all just depends on what your needs and focus are. But keep in mind that reactive maintenance is an inevitable part of any well-rounded maintenance strategy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_reactive_maintenance_enough\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When is reactive maintenance enough?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proactive maintenance programs are preferable to reactive programs in many circumstances. But is a fully reactive approach ever a good idea?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low-cost repairs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When regularly servicing a piece of equipment costs more than replacing it altogether, a reactive approach may be appropriate.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inessential equipment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regular preventive maintenance doesn\u2019t always make sense for non-critical components or assets. Take into account both the role the equipment plays in your production cycle as well as the potential cost of failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Old equipment: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing assets after they fail may be the most cost-effective approach for equipment that\u2019s nearing the end of its lifespan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts suggest that businesses with asset management needs should aim to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reliableplant.com\/Read\/31679\/reactive-maintenance-strategy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spend <\/span><b>no more than 10%<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of their time on reactive tasks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reactive_maintenance_workflows\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reactive maintenance workflows<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because reactive maintenance doesn\u2019t involve the same planning as proactive strategies, it doesn\u2019t mean that a little organization isn\u2019t helpful. In fact, ensuring timely maintenance work in response to work requests and breakdowns can be complex.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is critical to have a plan for how work will be assigned, resolved, and monitored for effectiveness. A basic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/work-order-process\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work order process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help clear up questions and confusion when breakdowns happen. They ensure quick repairs that minimize the impact of downtime on your bottom line.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Examples_reactive_and_proactive_maintenance_in_action\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples: reactive and proactive maintenance in action<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common example of reactive maintenance is the changing of a light bulb. Here are some other examples that contrast how reactive and proactive maintenance is applied in different situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Car maintenance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Reactive:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your car won\u2019t start? Some reactive maintenance in the form of a battery replacement will help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Proactive: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proactively maintaining your car\u2019s health and performance involves regular oil checks and strict attention to routine maintenance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Facilities management<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Reactive:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A purely reactive strategy would involve waiting until pipes have burst.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Proactive: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can proactively avoid burst pipes by following a plan throughout the winter months to ensure they maintain a suitable temperature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Road work<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Reactive: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A reactive approach to road work would involve sending crews out to repair potholes, cracks, and other hazards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Proactive: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may involve monitoring road conditions year-round to strategically schedule repaving.\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInDown&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-bottom&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691073586371{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #f1f6f8 !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1691073594574{padding-right: 70px !important;padding-left: 70px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"kd-calltoaction\" >\n                <div class=\"container\">\n                  <div class=\"cta-text-container kd-animated fadeIn\" data-animation-delay=\"200\"><div class=\"cta-text\"><h3 >Want to see Limble in action? 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Or, if you are making the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/resources\/reactive-preventive-maintenance-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">transition from reactive to preventive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can help streamline scheduling and coordination of PMs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By centralizing all maintenance activities, platforms like Limble can help you:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate task scheduling for preventive maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promote process compliance with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance checklists<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage 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