Guide
Air compressor maintenance checklist
Drain the tank every day, clean or change the intake filter regularly, check oil on oil-lubricated pumps, look for leaks, and test the safety valve. Book a service when you see a change in noise, pressure or fill time.
By Everest Hydro Pneumatic Solutions, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Pune. Updated .
Every day
Drain water from the tank.
Listen for leaks and unusual noise.
Check the pressure gauge reaches its normal cut-out.
Every week
Clean the intake filter, more often in dusty places.
Check the oil level on oil-lubricated pumps.
Check belt tension on belt-driven units.
Every month
Test the safety valve by pulling its ring briefly.
Check pipes, hoses and joints for leaks with soapy water.
Clean cooling fins so the pump does not overheat.
Every year
Get a full service: valves, piston rings or rotor condition, motor, pressure switch, safety valve, pipes and tank inspection.
Replace worn hoses, gaskets and filters before they fail in the middle of a job.
Keep a log
Note the date of each drain, filter change, oil change and service. A log shows when fill time or running hours start to change, which is the first sign of wear.
Call for service when
It takes longer to fill, trips, gets very hot, shows oil in the air, or makes a new noise.
Questions.
- Why drain the tank every day?
- Compressing air squeezes out water, which collects in the tank. Left there, it rusts the tank and reaches your tools.
- Do you service compressors on site?
- Yes. Everest offers on-site repair and servicing. Call or WhatsApp +91 88558 20105.