my air compressor fell over now not working and tripping reset breaker

by Jeff
(medford, Oregon)

Hello, I have a brand new air compressor made by Alltrade. It is a 19 gallon upright Electric motor. My son was using it for the second time it was ever used and accidently pulled to hard on the hose and it fell over. Well now it wont start or run. The motor hums for just a second or two then the reset button pops out. I can push the reset and itll do the same thing over and over. I dont see any broken parts or pieces loose, any ideas. IM bummed my new compressor is a pile of junk at this point. Thanks!

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If the motor is humming (no, it's not happy) it means that it's trying to start and cannot.

Can you rotate the compressor pump or motor sheaves by hand... maybe pull off the belt first? Careful you don't get your fingers jammed. If the shafts have been bent by impact with the floor, that could account for the motor being unable to start.

If both sheaves rotate freely, then check the pressure switch for damage.

Give us an update when you've checked out these things, K?

Bill