Municipal Equipment Repair Services

Municipal Equipment Overview

Municipal services are those essential services provided by local governments to help provide for the basic needs of their citizens and also make their cities and towns better places in which to live and work. These basic services can include water, sewer, sanitation, street maintenance, transportation, police, fire, utilities, and more. Providing services like these requires the use of many types of specialized equipment, including electronics, motors, mechanical equipment, hydraulic equipment, pneumatic equipment, and others.

Here are just a few examples of the types of equipment and connected internal components we can repair, service, and refurbish for municipalities and municipal departments:

• Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
• Power Supply
• Monitor
• Touchscreen
• Hydraulic Pump
• Hydraulic Motor
• Pump Motor
• Valves
• Vacuum Pump
• Crane Motor
• Hoist Motor
• Control Panel
• Operator Interface
• Regulator Controls
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
• Servo Drive
• Servo Motor
• Communication Systems

What Are Some Common Issues with Municipal Equipment?

With regular usage, any type of electronic, mechanical, motor, or hydraulic equipment can and will eventually require service, and this is certainly true for all manner of municipal equipment. And whenever there’s a problem with your municipal equipment, your ability to effectively serve the needs of your taxpayers and citizens can quickly become compromised. Here are some common issues we see in our work with municipal equipment at AES:

Improper equipment operation

One of the most common causes for municipal equipment failure is operator error. Most municipal workers don’t set out to break a machine, but sometimes accidents happen. These could come due to a lack of operator training, an operator misjudgment, or just an inadvertent faulty handling of the equipment. One collision or one equipment may be all it takes to knock a component or some sensitive internal circuitry out of whack.

Corrosion problems

Contamination from exposure to water and fluids is a common threat for many types of municipal equipment, especially those which operate out in the elements. And if rust ever gains a foothold in your metal components, that will serve to speed the oxidation and breakdown of lubricants as well. If you discover any corrosion or rust issues with your municipal equipment, then it’s time to have it professionally serviced and refurbished.

Failed bearings

Many kinds of municipal equipment involve the transportation of materials from point A to point B. But if there’s bearing failure with any moving parts, then your equipment may essentially stop moving too. Premature bearing failure is often a result of the loss of bearing lubricants, and can also be accelerated by the intrusion of various contaminants. Misaligned bearings are also likely to fail prematurely.

Structural fatigue

Many cycles of temperature extremes, moisture extremes, and just regular equipment usage can eventually lead to structural fatigue. For example, metal parts are typically flexible and resilient, but structural fatigue can lead the metal to become brittle, and even fracture or break. One of the best preventative measures you can take is to keep all machinery and parts well-lubricated. Even so, municipal equipment structural fatigue can still occur over time.

Improperly maintained

And speaking of proper lubrication, it’s important to follow a prescribed schedule of maintenance for municipal equipment. This should include regular inspection, cleaning, lubrication, and testing of your equipment. Inadequate or improper maintenance – or a simple lack of maintenance, period – can very easily lead to premature equipment failures.

Municipal Equipment Repair at AES

Got a piece of heavy machinery, an electric motor, a hydraulic device, or some electronic office equipment that isn’t working right? No need to worry – the AES team has a proven process for accurately diagnosing and restoring all sorts of municipal equipment, and we can take care of yours, too.

Receipt, Evaluation, & Quote Generation

Once your municipal equipment arrives at AES, we’ll conduct a thorough evaluation of everything you send us, and will produce a quote describing any and all service solutions that are needed. If you are able to describe any specific issues you’ve been noticing, that can be helpful to us, too. But even if you’re not sure what’s wrong, that’s not a problem – just send us your equipment anyway! We’ll make every effort to get a repair quote to you within 48 hours of item receipt.

Testing, Repairs, & Retesting

After you approve the repair quote, we’ll get it right on our technician team’s schedule so we can get right to work! We’ll troubleshoot your municipal equipment – along with any sensitive electronic components or circuitry – and will also put it under full-load testing. After we’ve completed the necessary repairs and refurbishment, we’ll then retest your equipment under full-load conditions to make sure everything is truly working properly.

Cleaning & Final Preparations

The repair work itself may be done, but we’re still not done yet. At AES, we work with all sorts of equipment and machinery, and we understand that your equipment will work better and also last longer if it’s properly cleaned and maintained. We’ll give it a thorough cleaning inside and out, and we’ll also remove any accumulated internal moisture or contaminants.

Quality Assurance Measures & Return Shipping

Before we finally sign off on your municipal equipment, we’ll conduct a final round of quality assurance measures. Once those are completed to suit our high expectations, we’ll carefully prepare your equipment for return shipping, including using proper packaging to keep your items in good shape during transit.

Why Choose AES for Your Municipal Equipment Repairs?

Replacing a municipal equipment item or device can get pretty expensive in a hurry, and be especially challenging whenever you’re operating on a set budget. How about a better, more affordable solution? Make AES your trusted municipal equipment repair partner! Here are some more things you should know about AES:

Efficient Turnaround

A quality municipal equipment repair will take a certain amount of time to complete properly, but don’t worry about having to experience any unnecessary downtime. Our team knows how to get it repaired for you efficiently, too! AES offers a quick standard turnaround time of 8-10 business days for most repairs. But we can also expedite things to provide a turnaround time of only 1-3 business days, if you should decide to place a RUSH on your order. We’ll work hard to meet your desired return schedule!

QUALITY Is Really One of Our Best Attributes

At AES, we know many others in our industry may see us as “old-fashioned,” but that doesn’t really phase us. We simply won’t waver in our commitment to do things the right way for you, and that includes being unwilling to cut corners whenever it comes to servicing your equipment properly. NOBODY beats our level of service quality, and we maintain the same high standards for every repair, for every client, every time. We’ve successfully repaired all sorts of equipment for satisfied municipal clients, and we’re well-poised to serve your particular equipment needs, too!

A Team of True Professionals

At AES, we’ve been providing effective repairs and refurbishment of commercial equipment for all sorts of businesses, industries, and organizations – including municipalities – for nearly three decades. You can rest assured that we know what we’re doing! Our team of repair technicians is very knowledgeable and experienced, but even so we don’t rest on our laurels. We also value continuing education and training, and we provide regular training opportunities for our team to ensure always be ready to take care of your needs.

A Real, Cost-Effective Solution

Why pay to replace an expensive piece of municipal technology or equipment, when in many cases, all that’s needed are effective repairs and refurbishment? And we won’t just get your equipment back up & running; AES also works hard to restore it to like-new (or even better-than-new) condition! When you partner with AES, you’ll save both money and time, and you won’t have to suffer any needless headaches or frustrations you may experience elsewhere.

The Best Repair Warranty Around!

And here’s one more thing you should keep in mind about AES. Other repair providers will clamor for your business, but many of those some providers don’t back their repair work with any kind of significant warranty. Sadly, some will only guarantee their workmanship for a mere 3 months! That’s not much of a warranty. At AES, we believe in the exceptional quality of the services we provide, and we stand behind our work by providing a full 24-Month Limited Warranty. If a problem arises during the stated warranty period, which is deemed to be related to our workmanship, we’ll provide a follow-up repair service for you at NO cost! Earning your trust by standing behind what we do is something we take very seriously at AES.

Connect with AES for Your Municipal Equipment Repair Needs

Ready to get all your municipal equipment back online and working smoothly for your employees and staff, so you can also serve your taxpayers and citizens better? We can make that happen; AES has your needs covered! Reach out today at (866) 386-1001, and let’s get started on your best repair solution! We’re here to help!