Summer Maintenance Checklist

The hot, summer months are upon us and while traffic may be slowing, the need for bowling alley maintenance remains. Here is a checklist of centre maintenance activities you should be keeping an eye on at this time of year.

Atmosphere Controls:

• Clean out A/C ventilation systems.
• Keep an eye on humidity during the summer.
• Change filters.

Electronics:

• Dust out electronic enclosures including POS systems.
• Allow for ample ventilation.
• Check old electronic spare parts board.
• Replace old batteries.

Building Maintenance:

• Thoroughly clean floors from winter salt. Stripping and waxing might be needed.
• Thoroughly clean approaches from winter salt and dry thoroughly from summer humidity.
• If time allows, strip and wax floors where applicable.
• Painting and touching up walls/equipment.
• Carpet Cleaning to remove any winter salt and dirt.
• Outside maintenance to remove winter issues now that snow is melted.
• Clean off roofing drains.

Bowling Shoes and Bowling balls:

• Thoroughly check and clean shoes.
• Replace any worn or damaged shoes as they could cause safety hazards
• Thoroughly inspect bowling balls for damages and sharp edges.
• Replace damaged bowling balls for equipment and customer safety.
• Cleaning bowling balls with lane cleaner will help prevent dirt from reaching pins and pinsetters.
• Checking and cleaning bowling pins will help prevent jams or stops.

Pinsetters:

• Cleaning dirt and debris from pinsetters will make a huge difference to the start of the winter leagues.
• Replace any broken or worn parts.
• Check on status of pins and clean. Visible wood is a sign of pins needing to be changed out.

Staff:

• Summer is an optimal training time for mechanics to prepare for the busy winter season.

Lane Surface:

• Have your lanes inspected for changes in tilting and warping?
• This is a perfect time to change or test out new oil or lane conditioner to improve bowler experience.