Many companies rely on compressors to power large and small appliances and machinery in factory settings and laboratories amongst others and if they break down they may cost the company thousands of pounds in lost production. Therefore, making sure that the compressors are kept running efficiently is vitally important for any company.

Making sure that there is an ongoing maintenance schedule in place for these compressors is a first step in the process of preventing costly breakdowns. Getting a professional maintenance engineer to conduct this task is advisable or there may already be personnel on the workforce who are capable of doing the ongoing maintenance. Oiling any moving parts and cleaning filters are basic tasks that can be carried out regularly but may make a huge difference to the smooth running of the compressor. A record should be kept of any remedial work that has been done to the compressor for future reference and a note made as to when the next round of checks needs to be made.

Replacing compressors for newer models may be necessary in some cases and although bringing with it a significant cost can in the long term produce savings as a newer model may be more efficient and cheaper to run.