Industrial Blower Services: Repair, Rebuilds & Maintenance
John Bouchard & Sons Co. provides comprehensive industrial blower repairs and rebuilds, including on-site field service and precision in-house work at our machine shop. Our experienced technicians, machinists, and millwrights specialize in servicing a wide range of centrifugal, positive displacement and other blower models, delivering dependable support across the Mid-South.
Industrial blowers are essential to operations in manufacturing, wastewater treatment, power generation, and more. Whether used for aeration, material conveying, combustion air, or dust collection, blower failures can result in costly downtime and production delays. Our services help ensure your blowers run efficiently, reliably, and safely—avoiding major system disruptions and extending equipment life.
Types of Industrial Blowers We Repair
Our team is equipped to handle a broad range of industrial blower types, including:
- Centrifugal blowers
- Positive displacement blowers
- Regenerative blowers
- Rotary lobe blowers
- Screw blowers
- Multistage centrifugal blowers
- Single-stage centrifugal blowers
- Direct drive blowers
- Belt drive blowers
- Packaged blower systems
- Vacuum blowers
Brands We Repair and Rebuild
We provide expert repairs, rebuilds, and service on models from all industrial blower manufacturers, including:
- Roots (Howden)
- Gardner Denver
- Kaeser
- Tuthill
- Aerzen
- Spencer Turbine
- Hoffman & Lamson (Gardner Denver)
- Chicago Blower
- Atlas Copco
- Continental Blower
- Dresser Roots
- Eurus Blowers
- Sulzer (formerly HST turbo blowers)
- Sutorbilt (a division of Gardner Denver)
- National Turbine
- FPZ
- Gast Manufacturing
- Elmo Rietschle
- Pneumofore
- Hitachi
- Kice Industries
- United Blower Inc. (UBI)
- and more
Whether you operate legacy models or the latest high-efficiency units, our team can restore your blower to like-new condition.
Common Industrial Blower Problems
Proactive service and awareness of these issues can help avoid costly downtime:
- Bearing Failures – Causing excessive vibration, heat, or noise.
- Seal Leaks – Introducing contaminants or allowing oil loss.
- Impeller Damage – Affecting airflow, pressure, and mechanical balance.
- Shaft Misalignment – Leading to premature wear of internal parts.
- Overheating – Often due to lubrication failure or poor airflow.
- Vibration or Imbalance – Indicating internal damage or wear.
- Motor or Gearbox Issues – Impacting blower drive performance.
Our Industrial Blower Repair Process
Our blower repair services follow a rigorous multi-step process to ensure quality and long-term reliability:
- Inspection & Disassembly – Comprehensive evaluation of mechanical and electrical components.
- Failure Analysis – Diagnosing root causes of blower breakdowns.
- Precision Machining – In-house machining to restore tolerances and performance.
- Part Replacement – Installing new bearings, seals, shafts, or impellers as needed.
- Reassembly & Final Testing – Including verification of tolerances and operability.
- Protective Coatings & Delivery – Final finishing and coordination of delivery or reinstallation.
- Reinstallation & Startup – Our service technicians are available to get your blower back into service.
Preventive Maintenance & Field Service
Beyond repairs and rebuilds, we offer:
- Scheduled maintenance plans
- On-site troubleshooting and repairs
- Oil changes and lubrication services
- Bearing and seal inspections
- Thermal and vibration analysis
- Startup support and blower commissioning
- Emergency field service
Our goal is to help your systems run smoothly and predictably, reducing unexpected shutdowns and extending equipment lifespan.
Serving the Mid-South
With service locations in Nashville, Knoxville, Elizabethtown, and Evansville, John Bouchard & Sons Co. serves customers throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, and Southern Indiana. Whether in the field or at our machine shop, our experienced team delivers timely, expert repair services with minimal disruption to your operation.
Restore performance. Prevent downtime. Trust the blower repair specialists at John Bouchard & Sons Co.
