Can I Perform the Maintenance on my Air Compressor Myself?
Once
you’ve invested in an air compressor for your business or home you
may ask yourself, “What happens if my compressor needs service? Needs a filter change? Oil change?” Our compressors are designed and
built for ease of maintenance, so that maintenance tasks can be performed by the customer on a regular basis. Maintaining your air
compressor can save you time, money and increase the lifespan of your unit.
The first thing to remember before performing any maintenance tasks on your compressor is to read your operator’s manual. The manual will
provide helpful tips on maintaining your compressor properly and will guide you to the correct location of filters, hoses, etc. Improperly
maintaining your compressor or using homemade items to repair your unit may result in a void warranty if not done correctly.
When maintaining an air compressor, preventative maintenance is important in limiting any common issues you may encounter. Some of
the most common preventative maintenance practices are:
Cleaning intake vents
Making sure all fasteners are tight
Regularly checking hoses for cracks or corrosion
Checking and changing air filters
Checking and changing oil and oil filters
Cleaning the heat exchangers
When Should I Let a Professional (an Ash Air service technician) Work on my Compressor?
While the above mentioned preventative tasks can usually be handled by the customer, some services and most repairs are better off being
handled by a professional technician. Rotary screw
compressors in
general can be more complicated than piston compressors to maintain, especially once they reach higher hours (8,000+). The
following issues should normally result in a service call for your air compressor:
Any electrical issues – Always have a qualified electrician install/troubleshoot
Motor issues – if using an electrical unit, the capacitators can still be charged, resulting in injury
Valve/drain removal on larger units – if all air isn’t drained from the tank, explosion can occur
Pressure switch repair – It is very common to mistake a check valve issue for a pressure switch issue. You don’t want to remove and replace a
pressure switch if it is not necessary
The key to an efficient screw compressor is performing your own regularly scheduled preventative maintenance. The money and energy you
save by performing regular maintenance tasks on your unit will pay dividends in the extended lifespan of your machine. If you run into
critical issues with your machine that need to be handled by a technician, reach us to setup a service call and have your machine safely
repaired.
Do you have an idea for our #expertcorner? Let
us know!
Who we are and how Ash Air can help your business!
Ash Air has been around in New Zealand since 1979, and we’ve grown into a nationwide company with international support and a
reputation for quality and reliability.We look after all things compressed air for your business!
Reciprocating, Screw, air compressors
Vacuum pumps
Nitrogen
An extensive line of air treatment components
Ash Air's range of Chicago Pneumatic, Alup, Pneumatech, and Quincy compressors are used extensively around the world in industries
ranging from oil and gas to food, automotive and farming, and we bring you these world class compressors here in the land of the long white
cloud.Our technicians are compressed air equipment experts and are dedicated to addressing customer needs. Supported by a 13 locations
nationwide, Ash Air offers one of the widest selections of compressed air equipment and parts available today in New Zealand.
Reliability and Efficiency
With Ash Air compressors, you can count on reliability and high performance for even the most demanding applications. We focus our
efforts on the following:
Air compressors use considerable volumes of energy during a typical work cycle. When you add up all the expenses of operating a facility,
any savings can help you boost your bottom line.
Read More…
If you have never bought a rotary screw air compressor before; do the following. Add up the air consumption of all the equipment at your
shop. That will be the amount of air your desired compressor should provide.
Read More…
Knowing the telltale signs of wear and tear, understanding your product’s specifications and usability guidelines, and knowing when it’s
prudent to call in repairs are skills that could save you a lot of time, effort, and money in the long term.
Read More…