Care Tips For Your New Air Compressor

An air compressor can be an indispensable tool for your next home improvement project. However, it can be common for individuals to make routine mistakes when it comes to caring for these devices. As a result, these individuals may find that their air compressors are more likely to sustain problems. To help your air compressor avoid these issues, you should keep the following few tips in mind.

Drain The Condensation Collector

During the process of compressing air, these devices can generate a substantial amount of condensation. This condensation forms because the compressed air is unable to hold as much moisture. For this reason, air compressors are equipped with a condensation collector. If you fail to empty this collector, you can inadvertently flood the compressor. When this happens, it will likely experience performance issues and develop corrosion. For this reason, you should always follow the owner's manual's instructions for draining the condensation collector after each time you use the air compressor. While this may be a slightly inconvenient task for you to do, the damage it can help your air compressor avoid may be more than worth it.

Check The Hoses Before Each Use

While it is in operation, an air compressor can create substantial vibrations. Eventually, it can be possible for these vibrations to cause the hoses that connect to the compressor to come loose. When this happens, air may escape from the hosing, which can cause it to fail to generate enough pressure for your tool. In order to minimize this drain on performance, you should inspect the hoses prior to each use to ensure they are securely held in place and that any metal clamps are tight.

Remove Dust From Any Vents

Dust accumulations can be another potentially serious problem for air compressors. These accumulations can form on the exterior vents of the unit. When this happens, the air flow can become severely restricted, which may prevent the unit from being able to get enough air to function. If you make the mistake of attempting to use the air compressor when the vents are clogged, you can cause the motor to overheat and malfunction. To help eliminate this problem, you will want to carefully remove any dust accumulations that have formed around the vents. You may want to use a vacuum for this task to avoid accidentally knocking the dust into the compressor's interior. When dust gets inside an air compressor, it can jam the moving parts and result in substantial damage. 

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