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f you had to make a list of the top ten hotel maintenance tasks that should be done above all others, what you list? Would your list be proactive as in preventive maintenance, reactive as handling the days fires, or simply whatever comes to mind? Before deciding, take a look at how the 80/20 rule for maintenance may change your mind.
last as long and stop working at the least desirable time. Major repair or replacement costs of an HVAC unit will crush profitability.
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1. HVAC; 40-60% of the total operating costs of a hotel are energy related. HVAC is also expensive to replace or have emergency work done on. 2. Lighting; Make sure lighting is with energy efficient bulbs, install motion sensors to turn off lights when no one is there. 3. Kitchen; Full kitchens can account for 50% of the utility costs. Inspect all equipment for operating efficiency and problems. 4. Boilers, chillers and other high dollar assets; Inspect for leaks, odd sounds, malfunctioning meters, valves, joints and so on. These items are very expensive to replace and downtime equals bad guest experiences. 5. Plumbing; Water leaks can add 20-50%
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more to hotel utility costs, can cause floor, wall and corrosion damage. 6. Lobby; The lobby gets more traffic than any other area. Inspections and care of carpets, tiles, furniture, odors. 7. Rooms; Rooms are where guest satisfaction is either won or lost. Carpets, HVAC controls, smells, air vents, doors and all equipment should be in working order. 8. Common Areas; Elevators, business centers, fitness areas, pools, loose railings. Why wait for an accident to happen. 9. Parking Lots; This is often the first place guests form an impression of a hotel. Fix potholes, clean storm drains, make sure lighting works. 10. Other Energy Drains; Each hotel and resort is different. This might be a special attraction or specialized equipment that uses a lot of energy (water, electric or gas).
Stuart Smith is Minteks InBound Marketing Specialist. He works hard at creating compelling content to keep Minteks customers and prospects entertained with relevant information.
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