If compressed air is an essential part of your day-to-day business operations, and downtime would cost you considerably in lost production, then you should consider if your compressor needs to be replaced.

Before making your decision, let’s consider a few important factors: 

• While a new compressor may seem expensive initially, it’s important to consider the overall cost of ownership over its lifespan. The actual purchase price of a new compressor is only around 10% of the total cost, while energy contributes up to 80% of an air compressor's total life cycle cost.

• Compressed air systems represent the majority of energy costs in the facility, as they may reach 20% of the total electricity bill.

These challenges urge many companies to review the cost-effectiveness of their compressed air systems and switch to a new and smart energy-efficient compressor model, so the cost of a new unit soon pays for itself in electricity savings.

1. Years of use: Compressors typically have an average life span of 7-15 years, depending on the harsh local conditions. Normally, a user should consider compressor replacement from the 5th year.
   
   
2. Decreased performance: Continuous use can affect the compressor's performance over time. If the air compressor is old and has been working for a long time, replacing it may be a good idea to improve efficiency and performance.
   
   
3. Large electricity consumption: results in a high electricity bill.
   
   
4. Air leakage: If there is a leak in the pressure system, it may be
   better to replace the compressor. Air leakage leads to pressure loss and reduces the efficiency of the compressor.
   
   
5. Frequent breakdowns & repairs: This is more likely to happen again, resulting in stopping the compressor & production in addition to the loss of money
   
   
6. Repair history: If there is damage to the compressor components, it may be necessary to replace them. Damage to these components can cause the compressor to stop working.
   
   
7. Parts availability: Finding replacement parts can be time-consuming and expensive for older models.
   
   
8. Energy inefficiency: Newer compressors are more energy-efficient. Replacing your old compressor could lead to long-term energy savings if your old compressor is inefficient.
   
   
9. Increased compressed air requirements:  if you need more air or more compressor power for new applications, replacing it with a larger unit or newer technology would be ideal for meeting your requirements.