We understand that in a small workshop, every dollar and hour counts. It’s common to manage maintenance tasks in-house—but when it comes to your air compressor, cutting corners can cost more in the long run.
Air compressors are often one of the most expensive and heavily used assets in a workshop, not just in upfront costs but also in energy consumption. While basic daily checks can and should be done in-house, regular professional air compressor servicing is essential for maintaining performance, preventing breakdowns, and ensuring compliance.
Here’s why small workshops and sole traders should consider outsourcing their compressor maintenance.
1. Trained Experts You Can Trust
Professional technicians are trained to work across all major compressor brands and models. They can identify wear and tear, misalignment, and internal issues that are often missed in basic inspections. This reduces the chance of minor faults escalating into costly downtime.
2. Preventative Maintenance Keeps You Running
Planned servicing ensures critical components—like filters, belts, oil separators, and safety valves—are checked and replaced before failure. A preventative maintenance schedule tailored to your usage helps avoid unplanned shutdowns and keeps your compressor running efficiently.
3. Long-Term Cost Savings
While planned servicing is an upfront investment, it reduces the risk of major repairs or full equipment replacement. It also improves energy efficiency—helping to bring down one of the highest ongoing costs of running a compressor: power usage.
4. Safety and Industry Compliance
Whether you’re supplying compressed air for tools, spray booths, or automation equipment, it’s important that your system meets Australian safety standards. Professional servicing ensures your compressor and air receiver remain compliant, reducing liability and protecting your business.
5. Access to Spare Parts and Custom Solutions
Reputable service providers don’t just offer repairs. They stock genuine parts and can assist with related products such as air dryers, filtration, and pipework. If you need a customised setup, many workshops (like ours) also offer fabrication services to match your operation’s layout and budget.
How We’ve Helped Small Businesses Like Yours
Recently, we completed a full refurbishment and service of a Pilot Air Nobel compressor for a local workshop. The unit was fully tested before being returned to the site, ready for ongoing use without interruption.
Air Compressor Servicing in Western Australia
Since 1990, we’ve been supporting workshops across WA with expert advice, reliable repairs, and ongoing maintenance. We are the official Pilot Air distributor in WA, and we service all major brands of compressors.
Our workshop in Perth is equipped with in-house machining, steel, and sheet metal fabrication, allowing us to offer tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Keep your workshop running smoothly—talk to us about setting up a planned servicing agreement today.
Contact our team to book your next service or request a quote.
