Stage V Air Compressors

Plan ahead and prepare your space.
Before moving your compressed air system into storage, ensure you’ve prepared an adequate storage space. Find a clean, dry location to store your compressor where you can maximize space efficiency. You should almost always opt to store your compressor indoors, unless you can guarantee your compressor is stored in an outdoor area with a stable, regulated temperature and proper insulation. Basements are generally not recommended, as they are at risk of flooding, and storage sheds must be sufficiently insulated from harsh outdoor conditions that could lead to rusting.

Prep your air compressor.
To prepare your air compressor for storage, begin by switching it off. Reduce your machine’s air pressure with the regulator knob until it hits zero, then unplug the compressor from the wall. Alternatively, if your compressor operates on a battery, turn off your compressor and remove the battery— which should be kept in a similarly dry, clean storage space and ideally stored with a 40 percent remaining charge.

Have your compressor inspected.
Preparing your air compressor for storage offers an ideal opportunity for a professional audit. A professional servicer can identify any operational flaws or pre-existing wear to your compressor so that you have a comprehensive record of your machine’s state before it goes into storage. Evaluating your compressor’s energy efficiency, pressure performance, and all of its working parts — including valves, filters, and piping — guarantees that it will run smoothly whenever you decide to remove it from storage.

Regulate your storage space.
Finally, it’s necessary to monitor your storage space throughout the storage period to ensure that it remains clean and properly ventilated. Keep the area dry and out of direct sunlight. Your storage area should be kept at an ambient temperature of around 59 degrees Fahrenheit, and if you are storing a battery, ensure it is never stored in freezing temperatures or in conditions where temperatures exceed 100 degrees. Regularly sweep and dust the storage space to ensure grime and particulate cannot find their way into your compressor’s filters or openings.