preventative maintenance
Fixing before breaking
Preventative maintenance is routine care performed on equipment or systems to prevent breakdowns before they occur—changing oil, replacing filters, inspecting parts for wear.
The term is interchangeable with *preventive maintenance*, though some style guides prefer the shorter form.
The building manager scheduled preventative maintenance on the HVAC system.
- precautionPreventive safety measure
- peace of mindState without anxiety
- safety complianceFollowing required protective rules
- checkupRoutine health evaluation
- oil changeReplacing engine lubricant
scheduled downtime · routine inspections · lubrication · belt replacement · wear and tear · diagnostics · hydraulic systems · repair manuals · calibration · fleet management · asset management · mechanical repairs · trend analysis · structural integrity · mechanical engineering · surge protection · gutter cleaning · tire rotation
- auto repairmechanics, engine tuning, auto shop, auto mechanics, oil change
preventative maintenancecrisis response
Action taken during emergencies
preventative maintenanceneglect
Failure to provide care
emergency response · deferred maintenance · damage control · planned obsolescence · crisis management
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