Published 12 May 2026

Preventative maintenance vs reactive repairs

Around 80% of commercial AC breakdowns are preventable with the right service schedule.

At a glance

Reactive repairs cost an average of 3–5x the equivalent planned intervention.

PPM contracts also extend equipment life by an average of four years.

Most insurers and FM clients now require evidence of a PPM contract.

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