Air Compressor Stopped Working? Watch This Video To See How To Fix It.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- I have a mid grade Air compressor from Home Depot, that suddenly stopped working right in the middle of a job.
It turns out this unit is sold under many names and model numbers and it has a weak spot. the reed valve setup is cheap and fails with time and use. Lucky for all of us the parts are available online and are cheap and easy to replace! Just look for the HL4000 Kit. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Thank you for this video! You have literally saved me a hundred dollars or more. I almost bought a new one and was planning how to get rid of the old one. A friend of mine had seen this video and suggested that I just fix the compressor. Thanks again!!
Aside from the main topic of interest to me. This is probably one of THE best/most concise instructional YT vid ive ever seen -you set the bar...Nicely done!!!
Wow, thanks!
You did a very good job explaining the step by step in vivid detail. Hats off.
I'm glad I could help!
Great video, thanks for explaining this. Trying to fix my smaller husky air compressor, the valve style is different but I hope this is the issue.
You just save me a lot of time.
I appreciate it thanks
HELLO FROM FLORIDA
THANKS man👍👍🇺🇸
great buddy , but just a tip i put mine a few min upside down and i take the plastic cover and i spin the propeller with hands, first it was stuck a bit and it was moving more freely and the idea to put it upside down is to make to lubricate piston at the top of the motor. my it work without changing the gaskets or doing any opening apart of the plastic guard
Great video! OMG... Thanks for not holding the camera in one hand and doing the work with the other! I can't stand ppl who make videos like that 😂!!!
Easy fix. Thanks for the warning on the capacitor!
My thoughts exactly. Will try it this morning. Thanks
I hope it works out for you- simple fix
Great Video! Thanks
Thumbs up for Yugo :)
hello from Slovenia
Yugo for life!
@@FarpointFarms it was my first car yugo koral 55 , then i had like 4 of them hahaha but this was back in the days that eweryone had yugo here in ex Yugoslavia xD but anyway its a cool car and i love it for ewer thats true.
You can safely discharge the capacitor by crossing a screwdriver shank across the terminals while holding the driver by its insulating handle. Other folks may not know that. You can also use an insulated jumper with insulated alligator tips each end. Cross the terminals for about 30 seconds.
Sam P thank you. I will try this and hope I do not injure myself
Thanks for this, can't understand why the presenter did not explain this at the time?
Actually you may get one hell of a spark doing this and damage your screwdriver.
Best way to discharge a capacitor is with a big resistor - which will drain it slowly and much more safely.
Use a wooden handle hammer
Most capicitors will drain off in a couple of minutes. Big HVAC units use super high voltage and they will drain off too in just a couple of minutes.
A good investement would be to purchase a 1/4 inch drive socket set. Most everybody has 3/8 drive and maybe adapters to up to 1/2 inch. You'll be amazed how easy it is to work with 1/4 drive on stuff like this.
thank very informative
Great video!
thank you
I have the same proble with mine! I was going to using and when I plug in wire to receptacle, started and shut off. never turn on again. does it have a reset button or do I need to buy replacement kid. Great video...KUDOS!
Awesome video !
thank you
Great video! Does anyone have the link where to buy this part ? Thank you
Discharging the capacitor is simple.. make sure the mains power is unplugged, using an insulated screwdriver 🪛 just short out the 2 terminals on the capacitor. Make sure you are insulated from the metal bar when you do it.
Well gooten exsplained,
Very helpful cheers 😜
And don't touch flux capacitor
Noted!
Is there a way to fix nozzle that you connect the hose too?
very informative thank you.
Hey my 8 gal Harbor Freight is leaking oil between the motor and the actual compressor.
Can that bearing/seal be replaced?
I’m having the same issue with the same compressor
Wow 4 yr old video still helpful. just had one fail myself. But not finding any link for the parts?
do they sell a switch for a cambell
Good and tight, is enough
Very nice video
Hi
Glad I could help!
I have the same Husky Compressor. 10+ yrs old. Intermittently stopped or wouldn't get passed 50psi. Got fed up and got the kit. Followed all the directions. Now, I have to ask you or anyone really. How in the he** did you get the old gasket off? That was probably the most difficult part of the process. Didn't get much info online. Tried plastic putty knife/razor blade, paint remover 3 times, but it was on there. I took off the exhaust and the inlet filter portion, and boiled the aluminum head for a couple of hours, and scraped with the plastic putty knife/razor in the pot. The boiling really helped loosen the gasket material, but it did make the paint peel., but thats mostly covered by the shroud. Let it cool, then took a 150 grit nylon bristle wheel from HB to remove the remaining bits. Cleaned everything, plumber taped the exhaust, reassembled, and now its running like new. Sounds smoother, and held psi like a champ. Thanks!
Maybe I got lucky. Mine just needed a little scraping to come off.
Hi Eric, my compressor will start up then go down to not running at all. Kind of a slow motion with motor sound. Did yours stop running also.
What if it is doing nothing plugged it in and nothing, it is one someone gave me looks almost new but I noticed oil down the side of it
Yep, your Right! I went..."Say WHAT?" You knew, you Should've used "Medium ft. Lbs" of torque for the first X pattern bolt tightening sequence, then tightened Fairly Snug... IMO a Bit Chancy, to not use a torque wrench with the proper ft. lb. spec's.
But hey, it worked! Cheer's!
I figured most guys wouldn't have a Torque wrench around so this seems like a decent option. You are right though. Maybe only a 4 or so on the 1-10 scale of tight.
So what are the correct torque spec's for this? I don't see that information anywhere, which is the issue.
Thanks farmer man
No problem 👍
Can't find the part
Bravo!!!🎉🎉 You saved me $179
Glad I could help
I have this compressor... But mine does nothing when I flip the switch... it actually sounds like it's going to do something but just doesn't... Any ideas what's causing it?
Where’s the link for parts bud?
Did your compressor try to run. Mine has just stopped, can't get it to run so no compression.
What if It shorted out
Where can i find a compresor junkyard?
I just looking at the Yugo no every day see that car.
Discharge the cap using a high grade craftsman screwdriver,touch both terminals.
I don't want to meet my maker just yet.
Sir, what would happen if a little bit of old gasket material falls inside on the cylinder when you blow clean after scrapping?
As long as its a small piece it should pass though when the unit fires up. If it's large though it may get stuck on the reed valve.
ground the cap out
What do you do if the capacitor is blown and needs replaced (without touching it)? Genuine question as this is the exact problem I have with mine (GMC 2HP 50 Ltr)
Two years later 😂
losing my mind actually began with the capacitor and became official with the razor blade on the machined surface. hahaha
How did you know how buy the parts mean I got one different from craftsman but I don’t know how can find the parts ?
Find the part number for the kit from sears parts direct, and then google that part number. 99% of these are sold under many name brands so you will find the generic part number. It should be a lot cheaper than ordering from sears direct.
I got coil problem anybody cant help me aome wire got bit by mouse
Ah yes, the German virgin torque spec.
Right!
My husky trips all the breakers after about 5 minutes. It stopped compressing too.
This valve has failed and the unit is running too long trying to pump it up.
I'm off to save some air compressors. I knew there had to repair parts out there. Many people do trash them or cannibalize them. I have a small HF oil less benchtop hotdog compressor that recently pooped out.
To bad Yugo didn't stick around. A teacher of mine, way back in the 80's, had a sweet little orange two-door hatchback Yugo. I really like that little car. He maintained that thing in top condition. Too bad there were quite a few problems with some of them.
Find and fix those compressors! You can turn around and resell them and make some $$ while you save them from the scrap yard. I just finished reading a book on the whole Yugo saga. It appears that they rushed them into the USA in record time once they decided they wanted to sell them here. I'm betting if they had spent a full year instead of 4 months getting the car ready for US buyers, The car would have done well. Sadly once they fixed everything it was to late. The car was hated by most. and no one wanted to be seen in one. Its too bad. I just took mine for her maiden trip and it drives quite nice. VERY VW Rabbit like, but smaller and a little more crude.
Ah the German torque spec, Goodentight!!
How do you know exactly what you need it to fix it when you didn't even troubleshoot it ?
My compressor blows the circuit breaker when turned on. Same compressor as this one, could this be the same problem?
No, that sounds like the motor has failed, or something is locked up. Be careful, there is a lot of power hiding out in there.
@@FarpointFarms Thank you.
Yugoooooooooo!
Whats the name of those things he replaced???
Reed valve.
But my compressor is brand new
Who did u order the parts from (Amazon?)
I can't remember but I will usually shop around. Amazon is not the best deal anymore
I don’t see the link for the parts
My harbor freight wasn't building pressure ,everyone talked about 2 single reeds. I tore mine apart and was only 1 single reed.my problem was the paper gasket that I could see. I believe the horse shoe is the other valve. I later found www.fix.com under valve plate kit ,fix# 10243074. It looks the same and 2 reviewer said they used it a harbor freight. Maybe this might help.
my air compressor is building max pressure in the tank but its not blowing any air out of the hose, very weird...what do you think is wrong w/it
Clogged port? That's a new one to me!
@@FarpointFarms I’m gonna take it apart tomorrow and let u know what it is
@@FarpointFarms turns out it was just a bad hose coupler. Something got stuck inside of this one or it came apart. It won’t close. Replaced it with a new one and works great again.
where did you buy the parts
roy leonard I got it on eBay for $16.00 with free shipping.
www.walmart.com/ip/HL026100AV-Campbell-Hausfeld-Air-Compressor-Valve-Plate-Kit-HL4000/761619436?adid=22222222255418684945&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=b&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=291938340609&wl4=dsa-504748227745&wl5=9016049&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjw3qDeBRBkEiwAsqeO7gIUxcxGq28gQ_lv2tUNqR67QId6-O9f2_FRw5PVhhp_1QghYPcT3BoCl_MQAvD_BwE
whats with the yugo?
Ah yes, my old 1988 Yugo GV. Loved that car.
The motor stalls when I attempt to start the compressor. Any thoughts?
Low voltage. Are you using an extension cord?
@@FarpointFarms your suggestion worked- thank you
Well, I'm going to subscribe. You started me off doing a video on something I'm interested in and you didn't do a bunch of talking about anything except the project. Also, you don't look like an asshole. The older I get the more I trust my impression of how people look. Am I always right? No, but more often than not I am. If someone looks like an asshole, they probably are.
Ha! That's great! I hear you about the A-hole's, sometimes you can just spot them in a crowd. Welcome to the channel and yes, 99% of the time I get right to the subject. I don't like beating around the bush and I figure people that want to fix something don't care about everything else I have going on in life. I too hate that about certain other TH-camrs, where they spend 2 minutes showing off their little ones while I'm trying to watch a video on dishwasher repair.
Owner of Yugo?
Mine just stopped working. I flip the power switch and nothing happens. Any clue what might be wrong? Please help!
I am not sure- It is getting power but not cycling on?
@@FarpointFarms After doing a little research, I've figured out the capacitor has went bad. The fan turns easy which means the motor isn't locked up. So now, trying to find the correct capacitor for my compressor. Thanks for your reply. P.S. I did really like your video!
Glad to hear you are on the right path to getting it fixed
Is that a real Yugo?
Yes sir it is!
When you say be careful with the capacitor thing
Do you mean like don’t touch it at all ?
Or what exactly?…
You make it look so easy but then you say stuff like “be very careful with the capacitor thing because you’ll die”. Kind of throws me off 😏
Don't touch it at all- it will discharge very quickly and bad things will happen- like electrocution and death.... just ask the last guy that did touch one--oh wait.....
Shows how to discharge the capacitor !
Well..... I don't but there are videos out there that do. Sorry, but I prefer to just stay clear of it.
@@FarpointFarms Can you put a rubber matt over the capacitor?
Its easy when you have new parts you do not have to make them.
Yup. Are they out of production now? They made these for so many years I can't imagine you can't find a kit online somewhere.
Societies have become 'throw away'
Very true!
What's the model # for that husky compressor all the information on mine fade away
If you care so much about the capacitor, you should, -- then tell people to unplug the power.
what a bufune, over the capacitor, its take seconds to discharge it, if its even charged
Before attempting this repair...DISCHARGE THE CAPACITOR!!!
Can you tell me how?
@@MrFas4wd Lay a screwdriver across the contacts on the capacitor. If it is charged up you will get a strong spark(discharge) then you are good to go.
Torque cal German aspects
you mean Gutentite ?