How Do You Repair Air Hockey Tables?
Air hockey tables can be a fun way to spend your time, but they can also be a pain in the neck when they break down. Chances are, if you’ve had yours for a year or two, you’ve had something break down: maybe the scoreboard, the blower, or motor. You hate to throw it away–so don’t! Instead, try to fix it yourself! Diagnose the problem, checking the air, plug, motor and scoreboard. Check with the store where you bought it and the manufacturer’s website. Often there are warranties that apply or recalls that have been issued. Plug the table in to see if you can hear the motor running. Check to see if the blower is blowing. Check the holes across the table to make sure they are not plugged–if the motor is running and no air is coming out. This happens often when the table has been stored and rarely used. Unplug any holes that are plugged by poking a small needle into each hole. Take the engine out of its plastic covering. If your engine has a belt, check to see the belt is in one piece. I
