Welder Repair and Troubleshooting Advice from Leedy Electric
Mulberry, FL
When your welder stops welding, Leedy Electric can help. They have been repairing all brands of welding machines for over 35 years, and are authorized representatives for Lincoln Electric, Miller Electric and Hobart. They can do onsite or field repair of everything from old, engine driven models to modern, electronically controlled welders.
There are many reasons why a welder might not have any output. The problem could come from loss of incoming power, a bad rectifier or a bad control circuit. On an engine-driven welder, all kinds of engine problems can cause the welder to stop working; bad brushes on the armature, a clogged carburetor, a thrown rod - you name it. On an inverter model, a bad control board, or problems with input capacitors, the power distribution board, or control modules could cause the welder to stop working.
Should you try to fix it yourself? If you know your way around an engine, you could perform regular tune-ups. Changing the oil and filters and keeping the spark plugs clean will improve the performance and increase the life of the engine.
An untrained person should never attempt a repair on the electrical components of a welder. High voltage arc flash can cause serious injuries, especially on an inverter style welder where voltages are close to 900DC. If you are foolhardy enough to take that risk, keep in mind that opening the case will probably void the warranty on the welder.
There is one bit of preventative maintenance that anyone can perform that will help keep your welder running. At least once a month, blowing air through the fan vents will help avoid dust accumulation.
If you need welder repair, contact Leedy Electric at (863) 425-2698 or visit the Leedy website at www.leedyelectric.com.
