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Vending Machine Maintenance Schedule — What, When & Why
The maintenance schedule pros use — daily, weekly, monthly and annual tasks that keep a machine earning for 15+ years.
12 February 2026 · 7 min read
Daily / per-restock Wipe payment surfaces, check coin return + note reader, rotate stock FIFO.
Weekly Vacuum spirals, check refrigeration 3–5°C, sales report review, clean glass.
Monthly Interior clean, coin mech drop test, note reader test, check door seals.
Quarterly Deep clean condenser coils (biggest cause of compressor failure), test vend motors, firmware updates.
Annually Compressor service check, electrical safety check, replace worn spirals and flaps.
Book scheduled maintenance via repairs and service.