Factor Home/Office UPS Industrial UPS 10-Year Difference Unit Cost $300 $2,800 +$2,500 Battery Replacements 5 2 -$1,200 Energy Efficiency 85% 97% -$3,100 Failure Rate 18% 3% -$4,800 Downtime Minutes 127/yr 9/yr -$3,900 Cost analysis UPS

Last month, three manufacturing clients suffered \$285,000 in combined equipment damage from using UPS systems past their rated lifespan. Their repair costs were 3x what preventive replacement would have been. Decision framework: Repair: Costs <30%