Preventative Maintenance – From Chute Repair to System Cleaning
Regular maintenance is fundamental to keep your property’s garbage system in optimal condition. Evolution Building Services provides efficient preventative maintenance inspections to ensure that the waste management system of your commercial or residential building is working properly. Our maintenance program includes compactor cleanings, odour control unit repairs, and garbage chute repairs for your Ottawa building.
Why Is Preventative Maintenance Important?
Reducing Level of Bacteria and Bad Odour
Regular maintenance helps minimize bacteria buildup and unpleasant odours, which are commonly found in garbage rooms and waste management systems. This promotes a cleaner and healthier environment.
Maintenance Programs
Our compactor maintenance includes:
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Yearly rust proofing coat to maintain appearance and prevent corrosion and prolong life of compactor
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Adjust photo-eye and reflector
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Checking hydraulic fluid (add fluid if required) and replacing filter once a year if applicable
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Lubricate ram
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Checking blade/bottom for abnormal wear
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Checking motor load and pump system pressure and cycle time
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Checking welds and stress points
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All components including hoses, cylinder, switches and wiring for corrosion, damage or faulty connections.
Our container maintenance includes:
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Yearly rust proofing coat to maintain appearance and prevent corrosion and prolong life of container
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Quarterly greasing of all swivel casters, wheels and foot-brakes
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Check compactor doors and latch closures
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Check all lids, rods, hinges and drains
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Inspect welds and stress points
Our garbage chute maintenance includes:
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Regular greasing of oil components (latches, hinges and cylinders)
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Fire damper/fire code and safety compliance (latches, closures, flaps and fire-rated chute doors)
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Chute integrity (camera scope of chute liner)
Our Trisorter maintenance includes:
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Checking lights and button function on MCP panel and floor panels
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Verify proper panel operation
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Verify locking door function if applicable
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Insure system operation information is posted and provided for user education and compliance
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Inspect baffle plates, moving components and structure
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Lubricate all bearings and bushings
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Ensure proximity switches and actuators are adjusted and functioning properly
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Verify hydraulic components, electric components and system programing
