Air Dryer Repair & Maintenance for Clean, Dry Compressed Air
A Small Dryer Fault Can Affect Your Entire Air System
What a well-kept dryer gives you
- Dry air at your machines, day after day
- Fewer valve, seal and tool failures
- Protection for your products and finishes
- Lower repair bills and fewer surprises
Types of Air Dryers We Service
Refrigerated dryer
Cools the air so moisture condenses and is drained out
Typical Use
General plant air, workshops, light industry
Desiccant dryer (heatless)
Passes air through desiccant beads that absorb moisture, with towers switching over
Typical Use
Very dry air for paint, pharma, instruments
Desiccant dryer (heated)
Uses heat to regenerate the desiccant, saving purge air
Typical Use
Larger plants needing very dry air
Blower purge desiccant dryer
Uses a blower and heater to regenerate the desiccant
Typical Use
Large systems and high flow rates
Heat of compression dryer
Uses the heat of the compressor to regenerate the desiccant
Typical Use
Large oil-free compressor installations
Membrane dryer
Passes air over a membrane that removes moisture vapour, with no moving parts
Typical Use
Point-of-use drying and small, low-flow needs
Warning Signs Your Air Dryer Needs Attention
01
- Water in air lines: the dryer isn't removing enough moisture and drops or tools show water.
02
- High dew point alarm: the dryer cannot reach its rated dryness.
03
- Overheating or high-temperature trips: blocked condenser, high ambient heat or a failing fan.
04
- Icing or freezing: the cooling circuit freezes up and blocks air flow.
05
- Desiccant saturated or dusting: beads have absorbed too much moisture or broken down.
06
- Drain failures: drains stuck closed or open, flooding the dryer or wasting air.
07
- High pressure drop: a clogged filter or internal blockage cutting flow to the plant.
08
- Valve or switching faults: twin-tower valves stuck, so a tower stays wet.
01
- Dust on the condenser: it cuts cooling and forces the dryer to work harder.
02
- Neglected drains and filters: small blockages add up to big losses.
03
- Hot, dirty plant rooms: heat and dust shorten the life of dryer parts.
04
- Oil carry-over: oil from the compressor coats desiccant and heat exchangers.
05
- Running past its capacity: added machines can push air flow beyond what the dryer can handle.
06
- Skipped servicing: wear is found only when the dryer fails.
How We Bring Your Dryer Back to Full Performance
Fault diagnosis
We test the dryer, find the real cause and don't swap parts by guesswork.
Repair and part renewal
We repair faults and renew worn parts such as drains, valves, fans and filters.
Condenser and heat exchanger cleaning
We restore cooling performance and lower running load.
Desiccant care
We check and recharge desiccant in twin-tower dryers.
Refrigeration circuit service
We check refrigerant, controls and compressor, using qualified technicians.
Controls and valve repair
We set and repair the switching, timers and controls that run the dryer.
Dew point and pressure drop checks
Ee measure performance before and after service.
Planned maintenance visits
Regular servicing set to your dryer's hours and conditions.
What sets Kewat Flow Control apart
How We Service Your Air Dryer
Where Dry Compressed Air Matters Most