{"id":4862,"date":"2024-05-29T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T14:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hirezdemo.xyz\/preventive-maintenance-plan-pitfalls-to-avoid\/"},"modified":"2024-10-08T12:51:33","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T16:51:33","slug":"preventive-maintenance-plan-pitfalls-to-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-plan-pitfalls-to-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Fine-tuning preventive maintenance: How to avoid common PM pitfalls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Implementing an effective preventive maintenance program takes careful planning and consistent coordination. Facility and maintenance managers need to work closely with their technicians and maintenance teams from across different departments to ensure they\u2019re scheduling the right combinations of tasks and inspections. To get the best return on your investments of time and energy, make sure to avoid these common PM pitfalls.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Add the right assets to your PM program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Departments implementing or trying to build out an established PM program can fall into the classic trap of \u201cWhen all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/steps-to-start-your-preventive-maintenance-program\/\">Preventive maintenance<\/a> is an effective, efficient strategy when you\u2019re using it on the right assets and equipment. But not everything in your facility is a good match. Run-to-failure maintenance makes more sense for anything that\u2019s:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hard to inspect<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Impossible to repair<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cheap to carry<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Easy to replace<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It also needs a relatively low criticality, which means that when it fails, you\u2019re not putting critical operations or safety at risk. The standard example is light bulbs. It\u2019s hard to easily accurately determine how much life they have left, when they do die, it\u2019s impossible to repair them, because they last a long time and are comparatively cheap, it\u2019s not hard to hold them in inventory, and everyone on the maintenance team has the skills and knowledge to swap out a burned-out bulb.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">So, run-to-failure makes more sense. Adding the wrong assets and equipment to your PM program wastes time, effort, and resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At the other end of the spectrum, you shouldn\u2019t add anything to your PM program that requires a more sophisticated maintenance strategy.\u00a0 For example, some mission-critical assets are better maintained by implementing predictive maintenance backed by an artificial intelligence that can review equipment-mounted sensor data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prioritize PM inspections and tasks based on criticality<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For newer assets, setting up <a href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/facility-inspection-checklist-template\/\">schedules of inspections<\/a> and tasks can be as easy as checking the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manuals. Because they\u2019re the ones who designed, tested, and built the equipment, they currently have all the best insights into how to keep it up and running. The other important reason to follow that schedule is it might be required to maintain the warranty protection.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Later, when your team has been looking after the asset for a while, you can fine-tune your processes. For example, you can use a risk ranking system to determine the work and frequencies. The system assigns a risk score to each piece of equipment based on specific criteria. For example, in healthcare this can include equipment function, failure risk, and past maintenance history.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">So, for each asset, the maintenance team asks:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What role does this asset play in day-to-day facility operations?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If the asset goes offline, what sorts of risks could this create for staff and patients?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Are there any compliance-related issues connected to failures?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">In the past, how long did it take and how much money did it cost to return the asset to service?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Equipment with higher scores appears on the schedule more frequently, while equipment with lower scores appears less frequently.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Avoid over-maintenance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you don\u2019t check often enough, you end up with a lot of expensive unplanned downtime. But checking too often can also pose problems. When you over-maintain your assets and equipment, you\u2019re wasting the technicians\u2019 time and the department\u2019s inventory of parts and materials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For example, opening a pump to add lubricant more than is necessary takes time away from other work. And you\u2019re spending more on lubrication than you could be. Worse still, every time you open that pump, you\u2019re running the risk of damaging it.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When determining your PM schedule, the goal is to maximize your return on investment, which here means doing everything you should to prevent unplanned downtime, but never more than that.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Standardize your PMs to support best practices, simplify troubleshooting<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A good general theme for avoiding common PM pitfalls is \u201cBe specific.\u201d You should know which assets and equipment you need to include, and then schedule the preventive maintenance inspections and tasks (PMs) at carefully chosen intervals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">But how can you ensure that the technicians are doing the work the same way? By setting them up for success long before they arrive onsite.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">With digital <a href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/our-platform\/preventive-maintenance-software\/\">preventive maintenance software<\/a>, you can ensure they have everything they need to work efficiently and effectively, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Detailed maintenance and repair histories<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Step-by-step instructions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Customized checklists<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Associated parts and materials<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">OEM manuals and schematics<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Site maps and floorplans<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s all these in the PM, which they can access from any Internet-connected device, anytime and from anywhere.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instead of telling technicians to \u201ccheck the pump,\u201d you empower them with a map right to the correct asset and detailed instructions on what to look for and what to do if they find a problem. And because everyone is working from the same sets of instructions, the team does the work the same ways, ensuring best practices and making it easier to troubleshoot.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If that pump keeps overheating, for example, you can switch to a different lubricant without worrying about any other variables changing. If that\u2019s not the right solution, you can systematically change one variable in the process at a time, knowing that you\u2019re testing only that specific action. If everyone was doing everything their own way, it would be impossible to pinpoint the problem and the solution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Remember PM programs are iterative<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">At the foundation of preventive maintenance is the idea that when you have something you rely on, you need systems in place to look after it. For equipment, that can mean periodically checking for leaks, realigning belts, and replacing gaskets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The same core principle applies to your PM program. You need to check it periodically to ensure it\u2019s running as well as it could be, delivering as much value as possible. When you do find a problem, just like you would with a motor, you can make adjustments, find places for improvements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Go digital to help you avoid all the other pitfalls<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A modern unified <a href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/our-platform\/preventive-maintenance-software\/\">preventive maintenance software<\/a> helps you avoid many of the potential pitfalls when setting up a preventive maintenance plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Remember that an important part of implementing a facility management platform is creating the asset registry, so having a modern software solution puts your program ahead of the curve. When prioritizing PMs, you can use the software to run reports on your critical assets to see which ones cost you the most in downtime. And because your PMs live inside the software in digital form, you can make them as detailed as you need without worrying about technicians having to carry a lot of paper around with them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When you need to update the instructions in a PM, you do it once in the software, and every technician has instant access to the most recent version. Finally, when it comes to tracking the program\u2019s progress, you can leverage the automatically captured data to run reports packed with maintenance metrics and<a href=\"https:\/\/eptura.com\/discover-more\/blog\/facility-manager-kpis\/\"> key performance indicators<\/a>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To get the best return on your investments of time and energy, make sure to avoid these common PM pitfalls.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":1400,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscp_schedule_draft_date":"","_wpscp_schedule_republish_date":"","_wpscppro_advance_schedule":false,"_wpscppro_advance_schedule_date":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[7,1],"tags":[361],"class_list":["post-4862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-eptura","tag-eptura"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v26.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Preventive Maintenance Plan Pitfalls to Avoid<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"While implementing a preventive maintenance plan you can encounter many pitfalls. 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