Use reminders where forgetfulness is expensive
Not every repair deserves a recurring schedule. The best reminder candidates are systems where missed service creates cost, disruption, or record gaps.
HVAC, fire, elevator, generator, roof, and plumbing systems are common starting points.
Default intervals are only defaults
A template can create a starting schedule, but the owner should adjust intervals based on vendor recommendations, equipment age, property condition, and local obligations.
The system should show which interval is default and which was owner-overridden.
The invoice should update the schedule
When a service event is confirmed, the schedule should move forward from the actual service date.
That keeps reminders tied to real history instead of a disconnected calendar.