When my air compressor will not start I always check the tank gauge to see what the pressure reading is in the tank. What is the air pressure in your compressor tank? But just in case, please check it anyway. Of course, if you have been using the compressor and it won’t start, the power switch will likely be on already. If your air compressor is one of those that comes with an ON/OFF switch, either separate from or part of the pressure switch, do please make sure that it is switched to on. Move the air compressor to get it close to the wall socket, make sure there is power at the wall socket, and plug your compressor in there.Īir compressor will not start … read on! Is the compressor switch on? If you are using and extension cord… don’t! You are putting a choke on the power to your compressor unless the extension cord is 25′ or less, and at least 10 gauge. If you are using a power bar or power strip… don’t! Plug your air compressor directly into a wall socket.
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I know, I know, it’s a dumb question, but needs to be asked. Follow the guide below to figure our why an air compressor will not start. There are many types of air compressors in use around North America, and though many of them look different than other air compressors, and they certainly vary in size and other area, there are similarities that will allow you to check and see why “an air compressor will not start, by yourself and hopefully not taking it to a shop which is both expensive and time consuming.