Air Compressor Will
Not Stop Running
Not only is this annoying, when you have to pull the plug to shut it off, but if the pressure continues to build, it can become dangerous.
I have added this page about why air compressor will not stop running because I have been receiving more and more questions about this issue on my ASK page.
I feel this issue deserves to be highlighted on its own page to make it easier for folks to find a solution.
Please read the questions and the responses at the bottom of this page. I am pretty sure that you will find that your symptoms will have already been covered. If not, please use the form just below to add your question about why your air compressor keeps on running.
Let other folks know about what your compressor problem was, and what worked in correcting it, won't you?
Thanks,
Bill
What to do when your Compressor Will Not Stop Running
First, please read the postings at the bottom of this page. Your issue is probably already responded to repeatedly. If not, tell us about your air compressor problem.
Some of the reasons why your compressor will not stop running are listed below.
Please read the issues and responses others have had when their air compressor will not stop.
Compressor shut off sticks
Shut off switch sticks, keeps running
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Bill says...
Mike, by the shut off, do you mean the lever on the side of the pressure ...
craftsman 30 gal 6 horsepower tank blows breakers i was using it the other day and when i was using it it was suposed to kick on and fill back up with air but it didnt so i went over to see what was wrong ...
Compressor not reaching cut out pressure and continuing to run I was in the hardware store the other day and saw a small 1.5hp King Canada (model 8449) air compressor for $20.00. I had a look at it and it had a sign ...
Eagle Iron horse Compressor Model IH653036L - will not shut off! Hi BILL ! I have a Eagle Iron horse Compressor Model IH653036L, 3 HP motor with a 6.5 US gal. tank. It has a pressure switch FENWAI model FW-10 which says ...
keep running, dont shut off. why?
motor continue to run,guage at 200 psi dont stop.over bleed kicks in still run.???
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Utmost, the device that shuts the compressor off ...
want shut off
compressor builds up pressure but will not automatically shut off.
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Hi Greg.
If the compressor runs, pumps air up to the traditional ...
does not want to shut off
air compressor reaches a certain point and tries to shut off and starts back up.afraid this will blow capacitors.
cleaned up unloader valve.
could ...
compressor works but stays running all the time
porter cable jetstream air compressor 135 psi 3hp 4 gallon
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Bill says...
The compressor runs and will not build any pressure,...
compresser won't stop running.
Do you recommend going back with a presure switch from the manufacture??
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Bill says...
William, your air compressor will not ...
compressor does not stop pumping when specified regulated pressure is set i set my compressor to 60psi or any psi and it keeps pumping air..doesn't the compressor stop when u set your regulator to a certain psi...i have a craftsman ...
Porter Cable brand "Job Boss" constantly runs and keeps building pressure until I turn it off manually.
I have a Porter Cable brand "Job Boss" 1.6 HP 4.5 gallon oiless
air compressor. The minute I turn the compressor on it will constantly run and keeps building ...
does not stop running dog chewed of pipe
i have a jbs l50 model .dog chewed of pipe coming from pressure switch .dont know were the other end goes
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Ray,...
Model 40400 central pneumatic compressor will not stop Mike: My compressor when it reaches the operating pressure which for this model is 115psi, it keeps running for a little bit and then the pressure releive ...
Honda 11 hp/off switch is turned to OFF - still starts on its own
elec start 11 HP honda
turned OFF- then just starts anyways
We disconnect wire to on/off switch in order to keep it from intermittently starting ...
keeps running and air is forced through the switch housing. keeps running and air is forced through the switch housing. It sometimes judders to a halt after forcing air out through switch housing but will not be ...
dos'nt shut off
when it reaches the correct pressure it will not shut off
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Clarence, when it reaches cut out pressure, the ...
pressure
compressor will not stop building pressure.
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Jimmy, if what you are saying is that your air compressor starts ...
my compressor gets to 80 psi and does not stop and does not go higher
usually went to 90 psi and kicked off. now it does not do that anymore but keeps running.
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Ben, my first thought ...
not building over 40psi pressure
is it the unloader valve or the pump itself
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As a result of the problem, your air compressor runs continuously,...
motor wont turn off keeps tryin too run when full of air
motor wont turn off keeps tryin too run when full of air
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If the compressor motor is still running after the air ...
SANBORN just kept running, SANBORN 6HP, 15 GALLON 125-155 PSI air compressor, running 2 Hix t-shirt heat presses of it. Have had for about a year, today, just kept running, won'...
Compressor won't shut off but pressure won't build. I have a sears air compressor that builds pressure up to 60 psi and keeps running but builds no more pressure. It used to build pressure up to 120 psi ...
My compressor will not stop running.
My compressor will not stop running. It builds up pressure, but keeps on running.
I think that it needs a new regulator but I am not sure.
Bill ...
