By Bob Vila | Updated Dec 29, 2021 10:26 AM

Paint a house, fix a fender, build a deck, shingle a roof, pump air into your car’s tires — you can do it all with the unmatched power of compressed air.

Air power is clean and there is less potential for fire or electrical damage in the tool itself. Air tools run cooler and smoother, and they require little maintenance. Because air tools are lighter than electric power tools, you’ll find that they’re easier to use over long periods of time.

When choosing a compressor, here are a few things you need to consider.

Air compressors have been an essential part of power generation for over a hundred years. An air compressor provides one centrally located, efficient power source for all its tools and accessories. This means each tool and accessory can be less expensive, lighter, more efficient, and more ergonomic. Not having to incorporate a heavy electric motor in each tool allows the designer to create tools that are exactly suited to the job they are asked to perform.

Components of an air power system can be purchased as necessary or desired. This means the system can be expanded as necessary to handle a variety of tasks:

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