Prevent expensive downtime
Small problems are found before they become emergency shutdowns, lost product, or interrupted service.
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Protect uptime.
Control the unexpected.
Commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment rarely fails at a convenient time. Planned maintenance gives your operation a disciplined way to reduce failures, protect product, and make better equipment decisions.
Planned maintenance is not just cleaning equipment.
It is a business strategy for keeping critical systems reliable, efficient, and ready.
Why it matters
Maintenance costs less
than unplanned failure.
Extend equipment life
Clean coils, correct airflow, sound electrical connections, and proper operating conditions reduce avoidable wear.
Control energy costs
Dirty heat-transfer surfaces, poor airflow, and systems operating outside design conditions consume more energy.
Protect product & food safety
Stable refrigeration temperatures reduce product risk and help keep critical equipment operating consistently.
Plan repairs before failure
Documented equipment condition gives operators time to approve repairs, order parts, and budget intelligently.
Build a service history
Consistent records reveal repeat failures, aging assets, and the true cost of keeping each system running.
The Kendrick approach
A program built around
your operation.
Every location and equipment mix is different. We build the maintenance plan around asset condition, operating demands, environment, manufacturer guidance, and the risks that matter most to your business.
01
Commercial HVAC
- Verify the service disconnect is secure and operating properly
- Replace air filters
- Inspect the blower wheel, housing, motor, bearings, and drive belt
- Clean the blower motor and wipe down the blower compartment
- Replace the drive belt where applicable
- Inspect the evaporator coil and perform light cleaning when needed
- Inspect and test electrical components, wiring, and connections
- Clean the condenser coil with the appropriate coil cleaner until thoroughly clean
- Winter: clean burner orifices, burners, and the inducer motor
- Winter: evaluate flame condition and adjust when required
- Winter: check combustion performance and safe heating operation
- Complete a full-system test and verify operation to manufacturer specifications
02
Commercial Refrigeration & Walk-Ins
- Include walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers as part of the planned-maintenance scope
- Inspect condensing units, evaporator coils, and evaporator-fan operation
- Check refrigerant operating conditions and system performance
- Inspect electrical components and safety controls
- Review door condition, gaskets, drain condition, and ice buildup
- Clear evaporator drain pans and condensate drain lines
- Verify box temperature and temperature-control operation
- Walk-in freezers: verify defrost operation and confirm the defrost time clock operates correctly
- Walk-in freezers: review time-clock settings for proper defrost scheduling
- Walk-in freezers: inspect door heaters and drain heaters for proper operation
- Complete a full-system operational check and verify proper refrigeration performance
- Document deficiencies before they become product-loss events
Final scope and frequency are tailored to the equipment, site conditions, accessibility, and service agreement.
03
Included after every PM
Recommended
repair report.
Every planned-maintenance visit ends with a clear list of our findings and recommended repairs. We identify items that should be corrected before they create additional damage, equipment failure, or an avoidable interruption to your operation.
- Observed deficiencies and equipment concerns
- Repairs recommended to reduce future failures
- Clear priorities for planning and approval
- A documented path from finding to correction
More than a checklist
Inspect. Document.
Prioritize. Improve.
Establish the baseline
Identify equipment, condition, operating concerns, and the highest-risk assets.
Perform scheduled service
Complete the agreed maintenance scope with minimal disruption to operations.
Report what matters
Provide a recommended-repair list after every PM, documenting findings and the items that should be corrected to help prevent future failures.
Plan the next move
Correct urgent problems first and build a practical path for future repairs and replacement.
Built for commercial operations
Less firefighting.
More control.
Restaurants & commercial kitchensMulti-location operatorsFacilities & property teamsRetail & food-service operations
Start with the equipment you rely on most