Scheduled Preventative Maintenance

All University room entry protocols and policies will be followed as this required preventative maintenance is completed in all student rooms on a rolling six-month basis whether the student room is currently occupied or vacant. Signs will be posted in the building to inform students when preventative maintenance is to be completed.

The following is a list of tasks that will be completed during this scheduled preventative maintenance:

  • Fan Coil Units

    • A full inspection of the HVAC unit in the room

    • Lubrication and cleaning including the motor, FCU inside and out top and bottom compartments, return ductwork and registers

    • Inspection of the drain pan, flush and prime drain line, install algaecide tablets

    • Inspect coils for leaks, check control valves for proper operation, inspect coil fin condition and sweep, clean coil as needed

    • Check motor electrical connections and wiring, mounting brackets and hold downs bolts, check and clean motor vent, check bearings and blower wheel

    • Replace filters, fan blower wheel and shaft, check fan blades and moving parts for excessive wear, and clean as needed

    • Clean the exterior of the HVAC unit, restart, bleed all air out of risers for the building, check unit thermostat and operation

  • Electrical

    • Ensure all lighting is operating as designed

    • Ensure outlets are operating as designed

    • Ensure wiremold is secure and not damaged

    • Ensure any room automation is operating as designed where applicable

  • Bathrooms

    • Ensure robe hooks or towel bars are secure

    • Ensure soap dispensers work properly

    • Ensure toilet paper dispenser is secure

    • Ensure ADA hardware is secure

    • Ensure faucets and shower valves work properly

    • Ensure shower doors and latches work as designed

    • Inspect caulking and replace as needed

    • Inspect shower door sweep

    • Ensure all drains operate as designed with maximum waterflow

    • Ensure toilets flush and fill normally

    • Inspect flooring

    • Verify lighting is working properly