If you rely on boilers to power your manufacturing plant, the idea of one of your boilers going down can be extremely upsetting. Not only can this leave you having to deal with an expensive repair or replacement, but it can also cause production to shut down for hours or days while the situation is being handled. Since this is the last thing that you probably want to deal with in this type of situation, consider these three tips for keeping production up when you're dealing with boiler issues.
1. Use a 24-Hour Maintenance Service
If you have never thought about using a 24-hour maintenance service, you should know that there are services out there that will send a knowledgeable technician out to your manufacturing plant at any hour of the night or day, including on weekends and holidays. Then you can have the repair done as quickly as possible, which can hopefully help prevent production from slowing down for too long. You may have to pay an additional fee for the use of one of these services, but it can be worth it if you're able to prevent a loss of productivity by doing so.
2. Consider Renting a Boiler
Did you know that there are rental services out there that will allow you to rent a boiler for as long as you need it? These services will typically handle the delivery, set-up and pick-up when you are finished with the boiler. Not only is this a good option for when your existing boiler needs repair or has to be replaced, but it can also be helpful during high production times, during a move to a different plant and other similar situations. Click here for info.
3. Keep Other Lines Going
It might be tempting to send everyone home when the boiler goes out, but this often isn't the best choice. Even if production has to slow down -- or stop completely -- in one part of the factory because of a boiler issue, it can still pay off to keep other lines going. This can help prevent your plant from getting any more behind than it has to.
As you can see, there are ways that you can keep production up when you're dealing with boiler issues. If you follow these three tips when dealing with one of these problems, you can help keep your company going as much as possible until you are able to have your boiler repaired or replaced.
