🔧 Compressor Servicing vs Compressor Repair: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

🔧 Compressor Servicing vs Compressor Repair: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

Keywords: compressor servicing, compressor repair, industrial air compressor, preventative maintenance, emergency compressor repair, North West UK

Know the Difference: Servicing vs Repair

If you run a factory, workshop or processing plant, your compressed air system is essential. But when something goes wrong, it’s often unclear whether you need a compressor service or a compressor repair.

At Airmass Limited, we help businesses across the North West of England make the right call — before breakdowns cost time and money.

What Is Compressor Servicing?

Servicing is about preventing problems before they occur. It’s routine maintenance, usually carried out on a scheduled basis (e.g. every 3, 6 or 12 months depending on usage).

A standard compressor service includes:

• Checking and replacing filters

• Oil and separator changes

• Pressure and temperature testing

• Electrical inspection

• Cleaning components

• Checking for leaks or abnormal wear

A well-serviced compressor runs more efficiently, uses less energy, and is less likely to break down.

🟢 Ideal for: Businesses that rely on uptime and want to reduce long-term costs.

What Is Compressor Repair?

Repair is needed when something’s already gone wrong — usually unexpectedly. It’s reactive, not preventative.

Common compressor repair jobs:

• Fixing electrical faults or blown motors

• Replacing faulty pressure switches or valves

• Sealing air leaks

• Repairing broken belts or pulleys

• Dealing with overheating or tripping issues

Repairs are often more urgent and can be disruptive if the fault stops production.

🔴 Ideal for: Emergencies or unexpected failures. But often more expensive and inconvenient than planned servicing.

Servicing = Savings

Many of our customers come to us for a repair and quickly realise they could’ve avoided it with routine servicing.

For example:

A recent client in Liverpool suffered a full production halt due to a blocked air filter. A 20-minute service check could have prevented a 5-hour repair bill.

Why Airmass Limited?

We offer:

✅ Flexible service plans tailored to your usage

✅ Fast-response repair service, 24/7 across the North West

✅ Expert diagnostics and honest advice

✅ Energy-saving audits as part of every service

Whether it’s a Rotary Screw, Piston, or Oil-Free system — we’ve got you covered.

Need a Service or Repair?

Not sure what you need? That’s OK. We’ll inspect your system and tell you exactly what’s best — no pressure.

📞 Call us now: 0151-909-5573

📧 Email: sales@airmass.co.uk

We cover: Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Cheshire, Wirral, and beyond.

Final Thought

Regular servicing keeps your system running. Repairs get you out of trouble. At Airmass Limited, we do both — but we’ll always aim to stop problems before they start.