{"id":8753,"date":"2025-12-19T05:19:23","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T05:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=8753"},"modified":"2025-12-24T07:13:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T07:13:33","slug":"elgi-air-compressor-warranty-uptime-guarantee","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/blog\/elgi-air-compressor-warranty-uptime-guarantee\/","title":{"rendered":"What does ELGi&#8217;s warranty and uptime promise really cover?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-table-of-content\">\n<h3>Table of Content<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#articleOne\">Introduction<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#articleTwo\">ELGi standard warranty <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#articleThree\">Extended warranty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#articleFour\">48-hour uptime guarantee<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elgi-blog-single-item\" id=\"articleOne\">\n<p><em>ELGi\u2019s industry-leading warranty is built on the confidence of proven product quality. That coverage is backed by a service guarantee to match, ensuring peace of mind with a 48-hour uptime guarantee.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In manufacturing and industrial facilities, compressed air is not just a utility. It is a critical asset, as essential as electricity or water. When it stops, production grinds to a halt. This makes the high price of potential downtime one of the greatest financial risks associated with a compressed air system. A single hour of stopped production can be costly, and a critical component fix \u2014 like the airend replacement \u2014 can carry an unexpected bill for many thousands of dollars. <\/p>\n<p>Because the financial and operational stakes are so high, a manufacturer&#8217;s warranty becomes a key factor when buying a compressor. <\/p>\n<p>Simply put, ELGI builds high-quality, reliable air compressors and is confident enough to provide a comprehensive warranty to back them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We believe a robust warranty should<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tAct as a financial &#8220;insurance policy&#8221; by protecting a business from the sudden, high cost of component failures.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tEnable predictable budgeting by allowing for stable budget planning over the equipment&#8217;s lifecycle, removing the shock of unexpected repair bills.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tServe as an operational safeguard, reducing risk in mission-critical applications by minimizing downtime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>ELGi\u2019s warranty leads the industry and is a direct reflection of our product quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elgi-blog-single-item\" id=\"articleTwo\">\n<h2>ELGi standard warranty<\/h2>\n<p>ELGi\u2019s warranties provide complete peace of mind from the moment of installation. This commitment begins with the standard warranty package, a robust bumper-to-bumper warranty that covers the entire compressor package. <\/p>\n<p>This standard coverage is valid for 12 months from startup or 18 months from shipment, whichever occurs first. It is designed to be truly comprehensive, including parts, labor and transportation (within 100 miles). The warranty covers all components against manufacturing defects and incorrect workmanship, provided the unit is operated under normal conditions. The only exceptions are standard consumables such as filters, oil and seals. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"elgi-blog-single-item\" id=\"articleThree\">\n<h2>Extended warranty<\/h2>\n<p>ELGi offers one of the most comprehensive extended warranty programs in the compressor industry. What sets it apart is that the extended warranty is included at no additional cost and requires no separate service contract purchase. This is a significant competitive advantage to other air compressor brands that typically charge fees or require expensive service contracts for extended coverage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The extended package warranty applies to all major product series in the US market:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/4-20-hp-en-series-screw-compressors\/\">1.\tEN Series (4 HP-20 HP)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For small automotive shops, fabrication workshops and light manufacturing companies that use the EN Series (EN03 to EN15), ELGi provides strong protection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compressor package <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 60 months from commissioning or 66 months from shipment, whichever occurs earlier. <\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThis covers both parts and labor for the following components:\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tIncludes: Main motor, fan motor, controller, cooler, separator tank, all static compressor parts, pressure\/temperature switches, sensors, gauges, fittings, fasteners, canopy, and canopy parts.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tExcludes: Electrical parts, rubber and plastic parts, consumables and all maintenance kits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Air end<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 72 months from start-up or 78 months from shipment.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThis covers parts and labor for the air end unit\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tStandard Operation: Covered for the full duration.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tFood Grade Exception: Compressors operating on Air Lube FG (food grade) lubricant are limited to a 36-month warranty on the air end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Variable frequency drive (VFD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 36 months from start-up or 42 months from shipment.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThis includes parts and labor for the VFD unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/15-300-hp-eg-series-screw-compressor\/\">2.\tEG Series (15 HP-300 HP)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As the standard for heavy manufacturing, automotive and other industrial facilities, the EG Series (EG11 to EG250) has one of the most robust warranties in the industry. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Compressor package<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 60 months from the date of commissioning or 66 months from the date of shipment, whichever occurs earlier.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThis covers both parts and labor for the following components:\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tIncludes: Main motor, cooler, separator tank, fan motor, controller, VFD, all static parts of compressor, pressure and temperature switches, sensors and gauges, fittings and fasteners, canopy, and canopy parts.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tExcludes: Electrical parts, rubber and plastic parts, consumables and all maintenance kits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Air end<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: Lifetime warranty.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThe scope of the lifetime warranty is structured as follows:\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tInitial Period: Covers replacement of parts and free of cost labor for 120 months from date of start-up or 126 months from date of shipment from an ELGi warehouse in USA, whichever occurs first.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tExtended Period: After the initial period listed above, only parts of the Air End will be replaced free of cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/eq-series-screw-compressors-25-to-60-hp\/\">3.\tEQ Series ( 25 HP to 60 HP)<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ELGi\u2019s EQ Series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/oil-lubricated-compressors\/\">Oil Lubricated Screw Compressors<\/a> offer an array of features for Industries where size, reliability and cost matters . It has one of the industry leading warranty programs <\/p>\n<p><strong>Compressor package<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 60 months from the date of commissioning or 66 months from the date of shipment, whichever occurs earlier.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThis covers both parts and labor for the following components:\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tIncludes: Main motor, cooler, separator tank, fan motor, controller, all static parts of compressor, pressure and temperature switches, sensors and gauges, fittings and fasteners, canopy, and canopy parts.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tExcludes: Electrical parts, rubber and plastic parts, consumables and all maintenance kits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Air end<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 72 months from date of start-up or 78 months from date of shipment from an ELGi warehouse in USA, whichever occurs first.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThis covers parts and labor for the air end unit:\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tStandard Operation: Covered for the full duration listed above.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tFood Grade Exception: Compressors operating on Air lube FG (food grade) lubricant are limited to a 36-month air end warranty only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Variable frequency drive (VFD)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 36 months from date of start-up or 42 months from date of shipment from an ELGi warehouse, whichever occurs first.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \t\tThis includes parts and labor for the VFD unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/two-stage-oil-free-air-compressor-60-500-hp\/\">4. OF Series<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For critical applications in food processing, pharmaceuticals and electronics, the OF Series of air compressors provides ISO-certified Class 0 oil-free air backed by an industry-leading warranty. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Air end<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 48 months from date of start-up or 54 months from date of shipment from an ELGi warehouse in USA, whichever occurs first.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThis includes parts and labor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Main motor, lubrication pump motor, capacity control valve and VFD<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 24 months from date of start-up or 30 months from date of shipment from an ELGi warehouse, whichever occurs first.\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThis includes parts and labor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Cooler<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><br \/>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 24 months from date of start-up or 30 months from date of shipment from an ELGi warehouse in USA, whichever occurs first.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThis covers parts and labor for the following configurations:\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tApplicability: Applies to both air cooled and water cooled after coolers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/two-stage-oil-free-air-compressor-60-500-hp\/\">5.\tAB Series<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ELGi AB \u2013 \u201cAlways Better\u201d assures of zero risk of contamination in the compressed air .The AB Series of air compressors provides ISO-certified Class 0 oil-free air backed by an industry-leading warranty.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>Compressor package <\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 60 months from the date of start-up or 66 months from the date of shipment from an ELGi warehouse, whichever occurs first.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tThis extended warranty covers parts and labor for the following components:\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tIncludes: Airend, motor, water cooler and after cooler, air-water separator tank, cooling fan, Neuron III+ controller, temperature &#038; pressure sensors, variable frequency drive (VFD),<br \/>\ncompressor enclosure and fittings.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \t\tExcludes: Consumables and all maintenance kits.<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Electrical, rubber and plastic Parts<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tCoverage period: 12 months from the date of start-up or 18 months from the date of shipment from an ELGi warehouse, whichever occurs first.<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tIncludes: Electrical parts, rubber and plastic parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"elgi-blog-single-item\" id=\"articleFour\">\n<h2>48-hour uptime guarantee<\/h2>\n<p>A warranty is only as good as the manufacturer&#8217;s ability to honor it quickly. There is a price to be paid for waiting for a part. ELGi answers this challenge with a unique commitment that sets itself apart from all competitors: the 48-hour uptime guarantee. <\/p>\n<p>This guarantee applies to all products under either a standard or extended warranty. The commitment is straightforward: ELGi will ship replacement parts within 24 hours of notice during standard business hours. If the compressor is not operational within 48 hours due to a lack of those parts, ELGi provides a rental reimbursement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The reimbursement coverage is tiered based on the compressor&#8217;s horsepower:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tUp to 50 HP: $1,500 reimbursement<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \t55 HP -100 HP: $2,500 reimbursement<\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-angle-double-right\" style=\"color:#ee3124\"><\/i> \tAbove 100 HP: $3,500 reimbursement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>This coverage is available for up to 10 days of rental from a pre-approved comparable replacement compressor.<\/p>\n<p>Ready to protect your production with an industry-leading warranty? Contact an ELGi expert today to find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/\">right compressed air solution<\/a> for your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8751,"template":"","tags":[42,41],"class_list":["post-8753","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-air-compressor","tag-oil-lubricated-compressor","resource-category-blogs"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/8753","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/8753\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8764,"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/8753\/revisions\/8764"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8751"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elgi.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}