10/11/2026
What does a “cheap” non-brand imported compressor cost over its lifetime?
Considerably more than the sticker suggests. Parts for one-off non-brand imported compressors are often weeks away by sea or air freight, many service providers may be unfamiliar with the compressor model, and a single stretch of unplanned downtime while parts are sourced can cost MUCH more than the entire amount saved on the purchase. Lower energy efficiency and a shorter working life close the gap further over a decade of operation.