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Welcome to our blog! Here you'll find the latest news, tips, and insights from Academy Pump and Motor.


Field Service vs Shop Repairs: Choosing the Right Approach
Should you repair on site or in the shop? Learn how to choose the right service approach to reduce downtime and improve long-term reliability for pumps and motors.
Lincoln Jones
Mar 17


How Downtime Really Impacts Operations and Budgets
Downtime is not just a repair bill. It is the ripple effect that hits production, people, schedules, and customer trust long after the equipment comes back online. When a pump or motor fails, the obvious cost is the service call. The real cost is everything that stacks on top of it: overtime, lost output, delayed timelines, safety risk, strained teams, and repeat failures caused by rushed decisions. Downtime isn’t free. Plan smarter. The myth that causes bad decisions The mos
Lincoln Jones
Mar 10


Building a Preventative Maintenance Plan That Actually Works
A preventative maintenance plan only works if it gets followed. Learn a realistic approach to sc
Lincoln Jones
Mar 2


Preventative vs Reactive Maintenance: Which Costs Less Over Time?
Reactive repairs feel cheaper until downtime, rush parts, and repeat failures stack up. Learn why preventative maintenance reduces total costs over time.
Lincoln Jones
Feb 11


The Hidden Costs of Deferred Pump and Motor Maintenance
Deferred maintenance often costs more than planned service. Learn how delays increase energy use, cause failures, and trigger emergency calls.
Lincoln Jones
Jan 28


Signs Your Motor Needs Rewinding (Before It Fails)
Downtime costs money, delays projects, and puts unnecessary strain on your team. The good news? Most motor failures don’t come out of nowhere. Your equipment gives warnings long before the windings give out.
Lincoln Jones
Nov 14, 2025


Signs Your Motor Needs Repair: What to Look Out For
Identifying early signs that a motor needs repair can save time and money. Here are key indicators to watch for.
Lincoln Jones
Feb 11, 2025
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