When it comes to air compressors, over time, they do start to break down and doesn’t work the way they did when you first bought them. In this articles, we will determine what are the problems you will encounter, how to fix air compressors, and tools needed to repair them.

What Are Problems Faced By Air Compressors

First things first, as you well know, machines break down and get faulty during years of usage. Realize that you can actually repair it on your own time instead of calling a repairman.

The first problem when it comes to air compressors not working is, of course, when it loses its ability to start. You may have to check if all of the parts are connected properly to the power source and, obviously, to make sure that the on switch is pressed.

Another problem you may encounter is having an air compressor that’s too loud. When air compressors get noisy, the usual suspect having low levels of oil. If this happens, make sure that your oil level is where it needs to be so that the air compressor is lubricated. This should prevent and reduce the noise level. 

The next problem would be to have too much oil in the air compressor. If you have been putting too much oil in the compressor, you have some leakage or air filters that have been hindered.

The last problem you may face is that your air compressor is blowing less air. Because of long usage, you may have dirty filters that will need to be replaced so that the air compressor can work optimally.

Tools Used to Fix Air Compressors

Here we will list the tools you will use to fix air compressors on your own:

• 4-in-1 screwdriver
• Adjustable wrench
• Slip joint pliers
• Wrench set
• Pipe dope
• Unloader valve