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[vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Putting together an effective preventive maintenance schedule? Smart decision. A proactive approach can help you avoid the high costs of reactive maintenance. And the schedule is what turns your <\/span>preventive maintenance plan<\/span><\/a> into action.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking for a <\/span>complete transition how-to<\/b>, check out our step-by-step guide on <\/span>How To Switch From Reactive Maintenance To Preventive Maintenance<\/span><\/a>. It will walk you through the process step-by-step and explain how a CMMS can be the most impactful tool to support the transition.\u00a0 And if you are unfamiliar with CMMS systems, check out our <\/span>What is a CMMS System and How Does it work<\/span><\/a> guide.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What is a Preventive Maintenance Schedule?<\/span><\/h2>\n

A preventive maintenance schedule (or preventative maintenance schedule) is a set of asset or infrastructure maintenance tasks planned for specific times or intervals in order to avoid equipment failure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Different from reactive maintenance<\/a>, which occurs when equipment has already broken down, preventive maintenance<\/a> takes a proactive approach to asset maintenance to keep critical assets in optimal working order. By developing a well-researched preventive maintenance plan, you have all the ingredients you need to create your schedule. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css_animation=”fadeInDown” kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top” css=”.vc_custom_1699310630716{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 50px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;background-color: #dde4e8 !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1699310302582{padding-left: 25px !important;}”]

Reactive to Preventive Maintenance Transition Guide<\/h3>

How to plan your transition to Preventive Maintenance and avoid the common pitfalls while implementing a PM program<\/p><\/header>Get the Guide<\/span><\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image source=”external_link” css=”.vc_custom_1707755504470{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}” custom_src=”https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Reactive-to-Preventive-Guide-mockup-1.png”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=”vc_row-bg-position-top”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

How to Create a Preventive Maintenance Schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n

Setting up a customized preventive maintenance schedule might be one of the best long-term investments you can make. In addition to money saved on corrective maintenance, your maintenance team will have to face fewer moments of crisis.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you have taken the time to document a preventive maintenance plan, this will be the basis of your PM schedule.\u00a0 If you have not, a PM schedule is still within your reach. In either case, follow these steps to create yours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Step 1: Prioritize Assets by Maintenance Needs<\/h3>\n

Make a list of your company\u2019s most critical equipment. If you have a PM plan, this step has likely already been done.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These are the assets you will start your PM schedule with. This will allow you and your team to start slow as you transition into a proactive workflow yet earn the biggest benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Machines that will benefit most from a preventive maintenance schedule are those that:<\/span><\/p>\n