Carpet Cleaning Truckmount Maintenance Tips
Whether you’re just launching your own business or you’re an established cleaner looking to give your machinery some extra care, keeping your equipment clean and well maintained is critical in extending its lifespan and ensuring that they are operating at peak performance levels! However, if you’ve never undertaken anything more than superficial cleaning to your machines, you may be wondering if there is anything extra that you need to do!
That’s why we’ve put together a list of our top tips for carpet cleaning truckmount maintenance – your equipment needs to be in good working order to maintain efficiency whilst in use.
1. Understand your equipment
Safe operation is critical in ensuring it runs smoothly – and you don’t accidently cause any damage. Read the owner’s manual, speak with the suppliers from whom you purchased the equipment, and consider undertaking a short training course if it’s your first piece of machinery.
2. Keep a log
Just like you keep a log of when your car or van is in need of a service, so to should you for your truckmount! Write down any repairs neededand routine maintenance checks undertaken so that you can be confident you’re servicing the machine at the recommended intervals.
3. Stick to your schedule
Once you know when carpet cleaning truckmount maintenance is needed, stick to it! It’s easy to put it off when you worry about losing jobs or disappointing customers, but this issue can increase tenfold if your truckmount is out of action for weeks on end because you put off the routine maintenance and servicing.
4. Conduct daily inspections
This may sound time consuming but implementing a daily inspection into your morning schedule can be quick and easy – and allows you to spot any potential issues before they become major problems. Look out for:
• Loose fittings
• Oil leaks
• Loose or chafed wiring
• Clogged filters
• Low oil levels
5. Clean your van
A clean van allows you to quickly and easily spot any issues with your machine. It also provides more room for air to circulate – keeping your truckmount cool and preventing it from potential overheating. Not only that, it means you can proudly show off your van to your customers, creating a professional impression.
Remember that carpet cleaning truckmount maintenance is far more important than many business owners realise. Lack of regular Maintenance and servicing can lead to costly downtime and repairs
If you feel that your truckmount is in need of more than general maintenance, then it may be time to book it in for a service! At Whyte’s, we have the only Sapphire Scientific technician in Australia, as well as other experienced servicing technicians ready to give your machine their full attention.
Whether you can bring your equipment to our warehouse or you need us to come to you, call our team on (03) 9758 6711 to book your truckmount in for a service.
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