Multifamily Must Have Tools
Discover the must-have tools for multifamily maintenance professionals. From everyday essentials to specialty equipment, ensure you’re prepared for any job. Find out which tools to keep on hand and how they help reduce emergency calls.
Whether you are maintaining a property, trouble shooting a problem, completing a service request, or preventing a bigger issue, the tools maintenance professionals use tend to fall into three categories:
- Tools used on nearly every call
- Items you will definitely need
- Specialty tools that make specific jobs a lot easier
Which multifamily maintenance tools do you need to carry? Which should you keep on the cart, and which items should be ready to go in the maintenance shop?
Maintenance Pros Reach for These Every Day
There is always something to scrape, carry, cut, trim, turn, or tighten. Expect to use these tools every day.
KLEIN® 11-IN-1 IMPACT RATCHETING SCREWDRIVER AND NUT DRIVER SET
CHADWELL SUPPLY LOCKBACK UTILITY KNIFE
6 IN 1 PAINTERS TOOL
12" JAW LOCKING PLIERS
DEWALT 20V MAX BRUSHLESS LITHIUM ION COMPACT DRILL/DRIVER KIT
CONTRACTOR XC WORK GLOVES- LARGE - 1/PAIR
Keep These Close at Hand
You may not use these every day, but you will need them, especially when it’s time for a turn.
WERNER 6' FIBERGLASS STEP LADDER
SCOTT BLUE SHOP TOWEL 1RL
RAYOVAC ULTRAPRO 9V ALKALINE BATTERY 12/PK
RAYOVAC ULTRAPRO AA ALKALINE BATTERY 24/PK
9"- 1/2" NAP PAINT ROLLER COVER -3/PK
5.5W A19 OMNI LED BULB - 2700K
15W CLEAR A15 APPLIANCE BULB - 12/PK
Tools That Make the Work Easier
A maintenance technician’s work is never done, but these tools make certain jobs a lot faster and simpler.
KLEIN® UTILITY BORESCOPE
MARKSMAN 2.5 PROFESSIONAL SERIES WET/DRY VACUUM
KLEIN DIGITAL CLAMP METER
KLEIN® WIFI BORESCOPE
PROCLEAN DRILL POWERED DUCT BRUSH
TAYLOR COMPLETE TEST KIT - K-2005
BONUS TIP: These Tools Help Reduce Emergency Calls
A little bit of preventive maintenance can go a long way toward reducing the number of “it’s leaking,” “there’s a clog,” “it’s not cooling” or “hot unit” calls.
A/C DRAIN PAN TABLETS
CO2 POWERED 16G DRAIN GUN - CLEARS CONDENSATE DRAIN LINES
REFRIGERATOR COIL BRUSH
CLEAN-N-SAFE™ CONDENSER COIL CLEANER
LEAK ALERT ELECTRONIC WATER DETECTOR
14X18X1 PLEATED MERV8 A/C FILTER - 12/CS
These Items Make Every Day a Little Easier
6-Piece
Tool Kit
Item: 411202
Just starting out? This kit comes with the drivers and pliers you’ll use the most.
3-in-1
HVAC Screwdriver
Item: 411204
Carry this handy tool in your pocket to help make HVAC work easier.
Receptacle
Tester
Item: 107048
Quickly and accurately diagnose why an outlet isn’t working.
Powerbox Magnetic Mounted Power Strip
Item: 411211
Get safe, surge-protected power when and where you need it.
A special THANK YOU to Chadwell Supply Territory Managers Chris Wanzer, David Deltoro, Derek Evans, and Tina Moreno for their helpful insight putting this resource together. For more practical multifamily maintenance tips, tricks, and tools, check out ChadwellSupply.com/pk-preventive.
