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What to Expect from a DePue Preventive Maintenance Agreement

Keeping Your Facility Running Doesn’t Happen by Accident.

Unexpected shutdowns. Surprise equipment failures. Last-minute repair bills.
Every plant manager has lived that nightmare.

At DePue Mechanical, we’ve been on the rooftops, in the boiler rooms, and inside the process lines for 25+ years, and we know one thing: preventive maintenance (PM) isn’t just paperwork — it’s your facility’s insurance policy against chaos.

That’s why our PM Agreements are designed with boots-on-the-ground experience, not cookie-cutter checklists.


What’s Included in a DePue PM Agreement?

Every agreement is tailored to your facility, but here’s what you can count on:

Scheduled Service Visits
  • Weekly, monthly, or quarterly, performed by certified DePue technicians (not third-party subcontractors).

Critical Equipment Inspections
  • Boilers, chillers, pumps, piping, air systems, and controls — nothing skipped.

Filter Changes & Consumables
  • Air filters, belts, and fluid checks done on time, before they fail.

Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintenance logs, inspection reports, compliance photos — reports written for plant managers, not file cabinets.

Emergency Repair Priority
  • When things go sideways, you jump to the front of the line.


Why Choose Preventive Maintenance Instead of Waiting for Breakdowns?

We’ve seen it firsthand: a food manufacturer ignored their cooling tower until it failed on a Friday night. The downtime cost them $75,000 in lost production — in just one weekend.

With a DePue PM Agreement, you get:

  • Scheduled inspections that prevent failures

  • Extended equipment life

  • Predictable uptime

  • A dedicated team that already knows your systems


How the Process Works

We keep it simple, effective, and honest:

  1. Site Walkthrough – We visit your facility, assess your systems, and document your critical equipment.

  2. Custom PM Scope – A scope built for your plant’s frequency, budget, and compliance needs.

  3. Agreement Signed – You approve the scope; we make it official.

  4. Scheduled Services Begin – Our technicians show up on time, log every visit, flag future concerns, and report directly to you.

  5. No fluff. No hand-offs. Just predictable results.

Need a change? You can scale the scope up or down any time.


What Makes DePue Different?

We’re not just a service provider. We’re your mechanical contractor with steel-toe boots in the field.

  • We self-perform all work — no middlemen.

  • We know construction — we installed many of the systems we now maintain.

  • We show up — onsite, in uniform, and on time.

  • We know your equipment — because we’ve likely set it in place.

Other companies hand you a binder and disappear. We hand you a checklist and come back next month.


FAQs About Our Preventive Maintenance Agreements

Q: How long are the agreements?
A: Typically 1–3 years with flexible renewal. No long-term lock-in.

Q: What systems do you maintain?
A: Boilers, chillers, HVAC, pumps, compressed air, piping, steam systems, and more.

Q: Do I need to shut down for service?
A: Usually not. We schedule around your uptime and shift schedules.

Q: Can I get reports for insurance or corporate compliance?
A: Yes. Our documentation helps satisfy audits, safety inspections, and insurance carriers.

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Proof in Action

“I operate a mid-sized commercial building in the Chicago burbs and changed my HVAC service to DePue Mechanical 4 years ago due to issues with my prior contractor. The DePue techs are outstanding. True professionals that know their trade. When I have an issue, DePue is quick to get me a service tech, and the job gets done right the first time. I would recommend DePue to anyone who has HVAC service or install needs. Finding a good, reputable contractor that actually provides the service claimed in the reviews can be challenging. Especially with so many options. But DePue hits the mark every time.”

— Aaron A, Maintenance Manager

“Have worked with DePue for 3 years and they have provided excellent service. Very good turn around for service work and good project management as well.”

— Quinn Hunt, Project Engineer

DePue is also a proud recipient of the TRMA Meritorious Award for operational excellence and safety — recognition earned by doing the work right, every time.


Ready to Take Maintenance Off Your Plate?

Let’s build a plan that works for your plant, not a cookie-cutter checklist. Whether you’re running a 24/7 production line or managing multiple rooftop units, DePue is ready to keep your operation running at full throttle.

Schedule a Site Walkthrough today and see how a PM Agreement can extend the life of your equipment and cut unplanned downtime.