To ensure a compressor remains in good running condition, it should be inspected every two years. This time frame allows technical issues to be found and serviced before they become bigger problems, such as causing the compressor to overheat. Compressors overheat for a number of reasons, including:
Poor ventilation or placement near a heat source.
Dirt buildup inside the dental compressor.
The compressor isn’t taking in enough air.
Worn-out head gaskets and/or valves.