The reason is simple: you can catch and eliminate issues before they get bigger, which means you avoid costly repairs and downtime down the road. Taking care of your compressor’s needs goes beyond sticking to a routine service schedule. By engaging in a regular maintenance schedule, you can also be confident that your compressor is operating at a level that’s as close to peak efficiency as possible.

Compressors should typically be serviced at least once a year, though it’s important to follow the manufacturer’s recommended service guidelines provided in the user’s manual. Regular service should be an essential part of your maintenance plan.

Routine maintenance helps extend the lifespan of your equipment. Examples of maintenance items include changing the compressor’s oil, checking filters, vents, and belts for dirt buildup, removing piping contamination, and keeping an eye on the health of your filters.

An essential aspect of servicing your compressor is relying on genuine parts and fluids, or parts and fluids that have been constructed and/or supplied by the original manufacturer. Genuine parts and fluids provide guaranteed performance and ensure that your compressor system will be operating at optimal performance levels at all times.

Examples of such parts and fluids include:

• Piping
• Filters
• Line filters
• Compressor oils, lubricants and fluids
• Service kits
• Oil-water separators

Genuine parts and fluids are the only ones truly designed for your specific air and gas equipment – this means that they’re guaranteed to maintain your system’s integrity. When ordering new parts, keep this in mind!

If you haven’t been adhering to a set service schedule, or don’t have your compressor set up with central controllers, read on to discover a few of our maintenance tips and tricks – or reach out to schedule your service today.