What Is A Commercial Maintenance Electrician?

Datel Electrical have been providing Torbay, Devon and the surrounding area with commercial maintenance electricians,  commercial electricians and electrical services for over two decades. In that time, we have helped and supported a wide variety of commercial clients and properties. 

However, we understand that not everyone knows what a commercial maintenance electrician does. It’s a lot more than drinking tea and eating biscuits, we promise!

What Is A Devon Commercial Maintenance Electrician? 

Having a highly-qualified, fully-complaint and qualified commercial maintenance electrician is a contract that all business owners should have.  Commercial maintenance electricians are highly skilled in a range of large electrical installations, including, PAT testing, EICR tests, generators, motors, large switchboards and servers all require regular maintenance to ensure the successful running of your business. This is where your reliable and local commercial electrician comes in. 
Still unsure of what our team of local commercial electricians do? See our latest blog post: ‘Five reasons to hire a commercial maintenance electrician.’

What’s The Difference Between Residential & Commercial Electricians? 

When it comes to working with an electrical contractor, you want to make sure that you find the right electrician to suit your business needs. At Datel Electrical, our team is committed to providing a wide range of services to both residential and commercial customers. 

However, there is a big difference between a commercial electrician and a domestic electrician, which is why we pride ourselves on ensuring all of our electricians are highly qualified in both forms of electrical work. 

What Can A Devon Commercial Maintenance Electrician Do?

At Datel Electrical, our team of commercial electricians have worked across the southwest in various locations and sectors, including:

• Schools, colleges and universities 
• Offices 
• Warehouses and factories
• Garages & workshops
• Retail shops and outlets 
• Hospitality, including pubs, restaurants, hotels and cafes 

Due to the varied locations and projects that our local commercial contractors visit regularly, our team are highly skilled in various services, including:

• Rewiring – fitting new electrical cables, circuits and fuses in builders of varying scales 
• Installation & maintenance of wiring and electrical components – can install and ensure the safe running of all electrical components and wiring 
• PAT testing – can perform necessary portable appliance testing services to ensure all appliances are in working order 
• EICR – complete electrical installation condition report for rental or large-scale commercial properties
• Troubleshooting – checking for any electrical or wiring issues 
• Repairs – fixing electrical problems which would otherwise cause potential lasting damage
• Designing new plans for electrical installation – helping your business upscale and evolve to the changing marketing with new and exciting electrical plans and office layouts

What Are The Three Types of Electrical Maintenance?

At Datel Electrical, we know how important your business is to you and how even the smallest of electrical hiccups could impact you financially. This is why we ensure all of our commercial electricians are fully versed in all aspects of electrical maintenance. 

Within the electrical industry, there are three types of electrical maintenance that our team of electricians will use when working with you, including:  

Corrective Electrical Maintenance

Corrective electrical maintenance is when we identify, isolate and repair the electrical issues occurring. This method is used in both domestic and commercial electrical projects and is based on the idea that the cost to repair the electrical issue is lower than the cost of complete replacement or maintenance. 

Corrective electrical maintenance will happen once a defect or an issue has already occurred but can help to prevent further damage. 

Preventative Maintenance 

The primary purpose of preventative maintenance is to reduce the risk of your electrical equipment becoming faulty and also to supervise the overarching condition of your electrics. Preventative maintenance checks are preplanned and performed at regular intervals. 

Preventative maintenance is often referred to as electrical maintenance servicing and is a surefire way to help spot any potential problems before they affect your business. 

Predictive Maintenance

Predictive maintenance is often used to predict the expected lifespan of your electrical equipment. Our fully qualified electricians will examine your equipment and will periodically check the status of your equipment. This type of maintenance attempts to predict if and when failures would occur before it happens. 

With all of our commercial maintenance checks, fault- finding and repairs, our team of Devon electricians can help you save money on your energy bills, and electricity costs and prevent any potential missed revenue. 

Contact Your Local Devon Commercial Maintenance Electrician 

If your small, medium or large company needs a reliable, fully compliant and trustworthy commercial electrician. Then contact our team today at 01803 874074 or email us at info@datelelectrical.co.uk and see how we can help you.