> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getyardo.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Maintenance Windows > This guide explains **how to schedule and manage maintenance windows in Yardo**. Maintenance windows temporarily reduce availability by blocking scheduling capacity during planned downtime. Maintenance can be applied at different scopes, allowing you to model real operational interruptions without manually adjusting docks, zones, or equipment. *** ## What Is a Maintenance Window A **Maintenance Window** represents a planned period of downtime during which scheduling capacity is reduced or blocked. Maintenance windows are used to account for: * Facility downtime * Planned dock closures * Zone-level operational interruptions * Equipment or infrastructure maintenance During an active maintenance window, Yardo automatically enforces availability restrictions during scheduling. *** ## Maintenance Scopes Maintenance windows can be applied at different scopes depending on the impact of the downtime. ### Location-wide Applies to the entire facility. Use location-wide maintenance for: * Full facility shutdowns * Power outages * Network or system maintenance * Holidays or planned closures Location-wide maintenance blocks all scheduling capacity for the defined time window. *** ### Zone Applies only to a specific zone within a location. Use zone-level maintenance for: * Area-specific repairs * Specialized dock areas (e.g. refrigerated zones) * Temporary access restrictions Only dock doors assigned to the zone are affected. *** ### Dock Door Applies to a single dock door. Use door-level maintenance for: * Individual dock repairs * Door equipment servicing * Temporary door closures Other doors at the location remain available. *** ## How to Create a Maintenance Window Only administrators can create maintenance windows. **To create a maintenance window:** 1. Navigate to **Maintenance** 2. Select the maintenance **scope** (location-wide, zone, or door) 3. Enter a title 4. Confirm the time zone 5. Add an optional description 6. Select the date, start time, and end time 7. (Optional) Enable recurring maintenance 8. Click **Add maintenance window** Maintenance windows take effect immediately once saved. *** ## Time and Time Zone Behavior Maintenance windows always use the **location’s time zone**. If the end time is earlier than the start time, the window automatically extends into the next day. This allows you to schedule overnight maintenance without manual date adjustments. *** ## Recurring Maintenance Recurring maintenance windows can be created using a repeating schedule. Examples include: * Weekly preventative maintenance * Monthly inspections * Regular cleaning windows ### How Recurrence Works * Recurrence is defined using standard scheduling rules * Supported frequencies include daily, weekly, and custom patterns * A recurrence end date can be specified or left open-ended Recurring maintenance creates future windows automatically and applies the same scheduling restrictions. *** ## Impact on Scheduling During a maintenance window: * New appointments cannot be scheduled in the affected scope * Existing appointments may be flagged or require rescheduling * Availability is recalculated in real time Maintenance is enforced in combination with: * Location operating hours * Zone capacity rules * Dock door availability * Equipment constraints *** ## Viewing Upcoming Maintenance Upcoming maintenance windows are listed chronologically and can be filtered by scope. This view helps planners anticipate reduced capacity and adjust schedules proactively. *** ## Editing or Removing Maintenance Windows Maintenance windows can be edited or removed by administrators. Changes take effect immediately and may impact scheduling availability. Use caution when modifying maintenance windows that overlap with existing appointments. *** ## Best Practices * Use location-wide maintenance sparingly * Prefer zone or door-level maintenance for targeted downtime * Schedule recurring maintenance for predictable operational interruptions * Communicate maintenance windows in advance to avoid last-minute rescheduling *** ## Summary Maintenance windows provide a structured way to account for planned downtime. By applying maintenance at the appropriate scope, organizations can preserve scheduling accuracy while minimizing operational disruption.