More compressor problems...

[speedphreak]

My compressor just won't turn on. I have used it recently to blow off parts before paint and such. I don't know whats going on. I plug it in, flip the on switch and nothing happens! Do I have a bad leak? Is this fixable? Thanks!

-Chris

[freakray]

What type of compressor?

[Vric]

I had the same problem with My Delta compressor. it just died after 3 months. Got a new one with the warrenty and it work for near 1 year now.

Compressor don't work forever..

[freakray]

Agreed, they don't work forever, but there may be a reason his stopped working which is solvable.

It could be anything from a bad pressure sensor to a loose wire....

[speedphreak]

Its a Campbell Hausfeld 2 gallon. I got it at Wal-Mart for 60.00. But I don't know whats wrong with it. I might just go get another one if I can't figure out whats wrong with it.

-Chris

[dag65]

Stupid question but have you checked that the outlet works? If its a GFI circuit it may just need to be reset. Sometimes its the simplest of things.
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[redstang423]

yeah, also piggybacking on that idea, have you checked the circuit breaker? something like an air compressor could trip a breaker...

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

I've heard that the Campbell Hausfeld compressor that's sold for cheap at Wal Mart does not last long at all; they tend to fail quickly. Not sure what might be done to get it running; but I've heard many guys complaining on another board about this same compressor and that it has a very short lifespan.

[fujiwara takumi]

ch just completed a class-action law suit cuz of their crappy products. this sounds like the pressure sensor though, you can take it to a place that sells tools to contractors and see if theyll look at it. Personally, maybe not the most ethical but id just buy a new one and swap it...take the broke one back for cash.