PurCool Green tablets and strips are used as a preventive maintenance product to safely prevent slime and sludge from growing and building up in a condensate drain pan, drain line, or trap. Untreated drain pans are susceptible to slime and sludge growth, which can cause clogs and water overflow with damage to ceilings, walls, and floors.

While a proactive maintenance approach is almost universally accepted in HVAC contracting circles, others in the industry believe the word “preventive” actually does the industry a great disservice.

Ninety percent of compressor failures can be attributed to problems found elsewhere in the system. And, serious consequences can result if technicians don’t determine the true source of the compressor failure.

The DOE reports that predictive maintenance may reduce maintenance costs up to 30 percent, eliminate breakdowns 70-75 percent of the time, minimize downtime, and increase production. Yet, despite the clear benefits of predictive maintenance, only 12 percent of commercial buildings are using it.