One of the most frustrating things to the home handyperson is when a tool doesn't work properly. Most of us just want to use our home air compressors, we don't necessarily want to know how they work or have to fix them.
You are not alone if that is the case.
On this page immediately below is a form that you can use to ask a question about what to do when your compressor will not start.
I ask that you please scroll to the bottom of this page (below the form) and see all the questions and answers already posted about this subject, as I suspect that you will find that someone else has already written in about what you are experiencing.
If not, fill in the form and we'll see if we can help.
And, if you've got a suggestion about solving the "compressor will not start" problem, also please use the form to help someone else.
Read postings at the bottom of the page to see if it's already covered. If not, tell us about your problem.
Click below to see the problems others have had when their compressor will not start.
The motor hums, but will not turn over
I have an old Rolair compressor. When I plug it in and turn the switch on the motor hums, but will not turn over. This happens regardless of how much ...
Air compressor won't run.
Central Pneumatic Air Compressor
purchased from Habor Freight
I've only used this compressor 4 times.
I plug into the grounded wall recepticle & turn ...
Craftsman compressor won't start!
I have a Craftsman compressor, 1.5 HP 3gal model 921.153101. It is about 2 years old and it has been hardly used. The air filter and oil are good. I ...
Compressor motor doesn't restart when pressure drops
The unit is a Campbell Hausfeld air compressor with 220V 5hp motor and two cylinder compressor.
When I acquired this 25 year old unit, the previous ...
Restarting a Compressor
I just recently received an old used air compressor from a friend.
It continues to cut off and trip the motor after a minute or so of running. It ...
Air compressor cannot restart when reaching low pressure setpoint
My Compressor (belt driven iron pump) starts OK when empty and runs until it reaches the set PSI value.
When I use the air and the pressure reaches ...
Compressor motor hums but will not run
electric source is stable. Plug in compressor and I here humming . It will not engage the compressor.
Bill says...
Hello Eddie:
Your ...
Motor starts, but compressor wont run
The motor on my compressor starts up and everything runs fine for about 5 seconds and then the motor continues to run and the compressor slows down to ...
The compreser won't turn
the electric motor works fine. i took the head off compressor then it turned over just fine. cylinder walls are good, bearings and crankshaft are good....
My proforce powermate doesn't work
Hello,
My boss was trowing his old proforce powermate two gallon away saying it doesn't work... so i took it thinking i could fix it.
When i plug ...
Omega 5 gal compressor won't start
I have an Omega compressor that doesn't start. Power outlet is good, power cord is good,oil level is good. Could it be the rest circuit breaker on the ...
Won't start well
Compressor stopped one day and had to be turned by hand to get it to move (very hard to turn) but once it was turned over it would run for a short time....
5 hp northstar wont start
Hi
my air compressor has a 220 and i have tested and know i have 110(both sides of the pressure switch) running through the pressure switch. Is there ...
Compressor won't autofill when lower tank pressure is reached
Compressor runs fine in my garage, all modes. When I bring it outside, and plug it in the outside plug, I get issues, most likely highlighted by the slightly ...
Compressor still will not start after replacing start capacitor
I replaced the starter capacitor already and thought it solved my problem, the compressor worked while I tested it, even restarted after shutting it off ...
My 2hp/8 gallon Northern Industrial Air compressor will not start
I have had this compressor for about 8 months and has worked flawlessly until now, when i push the button to start it nothing happens. so i plug into 2 ...
CENTRAL PNEUMATIC AIR COMPRESSOR 2 HP-8 GALLON 40400
I need to know what to do when the compressor doesn't start?
Bill says...
Hello Don. Nice to hear from you.
I've moved your question ...
Air compressor won't start
Have used air compressor only two times, both times for nailing hardwood floor, using pneumatic nailer.
Compressor worked great but shortly after, doesn'...
Air compressor pump won't start
The compressor worked just fine until I shut it off for about 1 minute and tried to turn it back on. The pump motor makes a humming or buzzing sound, not ...
Air Compressor not working
I have recently brought an air compressor, No manual
i can not get it to work is there a safety thing on the first time you use it. No pressure builds ...
Speedaire won't start.
I have a speedaire direct drive 2Hp. It overheated the other day and shut down.
It started today for about 30 secs, and blew a houshold fuse. Now ...
Compressor NO POWER NOT BREAKER
I used my Speedaire just a few days ago, took it over to help someone out. Went to use and it as if it is not getting any power at all. No fuses/breakers ...
Speedaire direct drive 3 phase air compressor
It is a 3 phase 5hp speedaire built for Dayton.
It has been wired to 3 phase but will not start only hums. Does this setup need a motor starter.
Bill ...
Compressor does not do anything at all!
I have just acquired a used Ingersoll Rand Avenger A3 compressor. I plugged it in to test, but nothing happens at all. The switch appears to have just ...
Help, my compressor won't turn on by itself.
?I turn it on , the tank fills to 150 PSI like its supposed to, I can use the air supply in the tank, and it will never cut back in, or turn back on, till ...
Compressor won't start. and blows the breaker.
It has a 7 1/2 hp motor 230 1ph.
When we first wired it up the compressor worked fine but after two days it won't start.
We replaced the contactor ...
My porter cable pancake 6 gallons compressor does not restarts
I TURN IT ON AND WHEN THE TANK IS FULL IT STOPS BUT WILL NOT GO ON AGAIN UNLESS I EMPTY THE TANK.
Bill answers...
Howdy:
What turns ...