Maintenance issues that are emergencies, and which can wait?

Holicent

VIP Contributor
It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities of running a business and forget that there are things you need to do like maintaining your house or property.
In order to keep your property safe and conducive , it's important to know when it's necessary to call in the professionals. It’s important to know the difference between maintenance issues and emergencies. An emergency is something that could cause damage to your property, like a broken pipe or leaky roof. You should take care of these immediately.

Here are some maintenance issues that are emergencies and what can wait for regular business hours:

Emergency: Broken equipment or damaged property

If something breaks or gets damaged, immediately call your repairman. A broken air conditioner can cost hundreds of dollars per day in wasted energy and could even cause the building to catch fire. If you have a problem with a piece of equipment, like your computer or phone line, call an IT expert as soon as possible so that they can fix it before anyone else notices.

In emergencies, like water pipe breakage or related issue, it’s best to call a plumber right away. If you wait until after regular business hours, there is no guarantee that they can reach you promptly and fix the problem. If the plumber arrives late, he or she may have to sleep at the job site until the morning, which could delay repairs even further.
 
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