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Vacuum technology
Repair vs. replace
When to repair vs. replace your
vacuum pump: A guide
Cons
Potential for higher costs in the long
term: If the vacuum pump’s issues are
difficult to repair, they may crop up
again.
Fixes only one specific problem: Vacuum
pump repair doesn’t guarantee
that other, different problems won’t
arise in the future.
Replacement
If your vacuum pump is malfunctioning,
you are faced with a choice:
repair or replacement. Our guide
will take you through both options
and provide recommendations on
when it makes sense to repair vacuum
pumps and when to replace
them. We will also take a look at
how to spot and diagnose common
issues before they lead to system
failure.
The basics
Whatever the path of action, the decision
to repair or replace always begins
with testing and diagnosis. A factory-trained
service technician who
specializes in vacuum pump services
All photos: Busch Vacuum Solutions
inspects the equipment and identifies
the problem.
Repair
If your vacuum pump can be repaired,
faulty components are removed
and replaced, and the equipment
is returned to manufacturer
specifications.
Pros
Cost effective: If the issue is minor, or
the vacuum pump is relatively new,
there may only be a few spare parts
to replace.
Low environmental impact: Fewer resources
are used, and less waste is
produced.
If you opt to replace your vacuum
pump, the existing one will be removed
and a brand-new pump will
be installed.
Pros
Higher reliability: New vacuum pumps
have entirely new components and
may be more energy efficient.
New warranty: A new unit comes with
a new warranty, offering peace of
mind, and potentially reducing future
repair costs.
Cons
Higher upfront costs: Purchasing a
new vacuum pump means higher initial
costs.
Longer installation time: Installing and
integrating a new vacuum pump usually
takes longer than to carry out a
small repair.
Key considerations
Before you make a decision for vacuum
pump repair or replacement,
there are five criteria to assess.
1) Costs
If your existing vacuum pump has
only a minor issue, repair may be the
more economical option. How ever,
you should also consider longer-term
maintenance and repair costs. As a
vacuum pump gets older, for example,
it may require more frequent servicing.
This could add up to more than
the price of a replacement over time,
even though this will require a much
larger immediate outlay.
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