Craftsman Air Compressor Not Building Pressure Fix
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- Craftsman upright 30 Gallon 150 PSI air compressor no longer builds pressure and Chaz shows you what and where to order parts and how to disassemble, repair and reassemble. Watch this informative video for details on parts and procedure... CHAZ style.
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FANTASTIC VIDEO WITHOUT ANNOYING MUSIC. THANK YOU.
Thank you sir for the video! I got my parts off Amazon! Hopefully it will last another 20 years!!!!
Thanks for this vid. I'm repairing my 1999, Craftsman Air Compressor with the same problem. It builds pressure but takes far too long. Now off to the parts hunt. Great vid. 💯
Thanks for watching, don’t forget to buy an extra o-ring they can crease and tear easily when cramming back into cylinder, good luck!
Thank you so so much for this totally unappreciated video. I have the same exact air compressor and it just stopped building air. Im gonna follow your video and rebuild mine 👍👍
Thanks FlatNasty! Make sure you buy two o-rings because they’re hard to get into cylinder and one slip-up it’ll tear and be useless. Good luck!
P.S. If you liked this video please subscribe to my channel to let TH-cam know that my videos are worthy of being shown.
You did a fine job of showing how to do the repair.
Hey Chaz! Thanks so much for the DIY video! I have the same exact compressor and ordered the parts like you stated and completed the rebuild without an issue! You're video was extremely useful! now for the beer as indicated in the video!
Awesome! Another viewer clued me in on what I thought was an exhaust port is actually an air intake, the filter helps keep dust from getting in and ripping up gasket over time. I cut a sponge and taped in as a filter and is working. Hopefully you got the gasket into cylinder without ripping on first attempt, I needed two, that part was a pain in the A#*.
@@ProjectswithChaz the new sleeve worked pissa with new ring
Where did you order the parts from (website)? Seem to have the same issue.
@@jesusdelafuente6966 the part numbers are shown in the video and I ordered on eBay.
Thank you for the video, I now have 2 compressors to fix. 1/2 of the video the sound went so faint I could barely hear you, but the information is very useful. Thank you
Go Wings been a long drought eh ! Have the same Stevie Y jersey ! Thanks for the vid it will help I believe have a two stage Craftsman not making air !
Good luck, thanks for watching and Go Wings!
thanks chaz the video was very help fixed my compressor for $14 thank you
Awesome! I’m always glad to hear that my first attempt at fixing my compressor actually helped you and others. Thanks for watching!
Outstanding Chaz... got the same model with the same issue.
FYI as pointed out by a few viewers, the plastic part I left off by accident and eventually put back on, is an air intake port. Make sure you buy 2 gaskets, I creased my first one trying to cram into cylinder and screwed it up. Good luck and thanks for watching! Subscribe for more videos of random crap.
You rock. Thanks to you I got my compressor going again.
Sweeeet. Nice work! Thanks for watching
Thanks Chaz, I just got a congratulations email from goggle the other day for finally getting 100 subscribers. LOL. I have subscribed to yours. I have a 20 year old Craftsman I used a lot 20 years ago building my house. Last twenty years, not much use. Now and then with a impact gun on vehicles.
Cleaned the foam air filter this week and it was only building to around 80 psi. I checked all connections and fixed any small leaks. Today it only went to 40 psi.
Took off the shroud and started it to see if maybe the head gasket was bad. All I could hear was the compressor with it running. Turned off and could not hear any air around the head area. The fan turns really easy. Seems no resistance at all. Can see piston going up and down.
Weird thing, maybe. I had never run it without the foam air filter. I was expecting the air to be sucked it. Instead it was being blown out. Is that normal?
I hate to take the head off, if there is possible something else wrong.
Do you have any suggestions. Probably you will say, take the head off and see if that gasket on the piston is torn. Ebay link might also help.
I bit the bullet and took off the head and sure enough the DAC 308 Compression ring is tearing. So I have bought a two pack from Amazon prime and should receive by 4/20. Thanks for the video. Encourage me to jump in and try and fix it.
these rocking piston airless compressors are built under many different names, mine is a devilbiss but it looks exactly the same and uses the same parts. really critical to make sure there is a filter element in the intake housing, these things can't tolerate any dirt or dust going through them as the piston seal is the most fragile part.
I agree and am using a cut sponge for a filter and it seems to be working fine for filtering intake airflow.
Great video, but your "exhaust port" is actually the intake, and the "foamy thing" is the air filter. The special powers it has keeps debris from entering the cylinder and causing you to rebuild your compressor more often! :)
Yes someone else pointed that out awhile back, the more you know 🌈⭐️ 😀. I have it filtered-up and still building pressure like a champ. Thanks for watching!
Without an air filter for the intake, that thing was designed to fail early on, especially if you're using it in a dusty particulate environment! The motor shroud is not going to do much to keep dust and dirt out of that piston gasket. Thanks for the video, Chaz! Now I can fix mine, too! ;-) Question: could you have salvaged that old plate with some rust remover like Blaster (Metal Rescue)? Would be good to have an extra one on hand if salvageable!
Yep I agree that what I originally thought was a muffler of some sort is actually the air intake, I’m filtering the air now and hopefully I’ll get another 20 years out of it again. No idea if the part can be cleaned, I’ll have to try if I can locate the part in my disaster area of a garage. Thanks for watching!
I have a similar one and it has an air filter. A 2 inch wide cylinder that goes on the intake
HI, Thanks for the video! I may do the "rebuild kit" over the winter. I'll save a link to your video for that. My compressor looks like the one in your video and I wondered if you were familiar with adjusting cutout pressure on that pressure switch. If so could you provide any info on adjusting the pressure switch?
I twisted the black screw thing in front of the right gauge until it cut off building pressure at140psi vs running until maximum 200. You might have to play around with setting to get where you want. Thanks for watching and good luck with the rebuild!
thanks for your help
Thank you duraango mexico
Fantastic
Thanks for sharing this informative "how to" video. Have the same compressor, it takes ~ 8 min to fill the tank from empty to full. How long does it take for yours after you rebuild the pump ?
I’ve never timed it but it seems like a good 4-5 minutes of running before it shuts off. I don’t have it set to fill all the way because I’m usually just filling tires then I let the air out afterwards with the release screw cap on the tank bottom. Thanks for watching!
Well done. Go wings! Cheers with the two hearted.
Thanks for watching!
Hi, I know this is unrelated but I just picked up a used Craftsman 30 gallon compressor that looks just like this and wondered if you can tell me how to change the air filter? Not sure if housing has to come off or not. Mine builds pressure fine but if you shut it off around 40 lbs it has trouble restarting. Just chugs a bit. If you drain air down some, than it will kick on on run to max pressure as set on regulator. Thoughts?
I’d like to give you guidance but I’m not qualified on anything besides drinking beer. I stumbled through fixing my compressor and luckily was successful. I’d call a small engine repair shop or Google “compressor repair near me” and give them a call. Good luck!
Top tier video
Thanks Smokey Okie, glad you enjoyed, good luck with your compressor fix if you’re preparing to do so.
I’ll be tearing my compressor apart tomorrow and hopefully it’s not that bad😬
Probably the gasket, mine was chipped and ripped so it was definitely letting air slip past.
When piston / rod assembly was taken off the connection bot was on the tight, when installed your it was on the left? Any offset issued?
Good catch, I just rewatched and noticed that for the first time, no the piston shaft screw head being on the left vs right has had no effect on performance. Thanks for watching!
I subbd bro ski, like ya style!
How long does your compressor take to build up air? I have the same one and although it works, it seems to run for a very long time to build up pressure. Thanks!
I’ve never timed it but it takes at least 5 minutes plus to fill. It’s 20+ years old and from Sears… I’m just glad it works.
That thing you are calling the muffler is the air filter. Its the reason the piston ring went bad. lol Got to have an air filter just like a car engine
Yep, others have commented the same and I have it filtered and she’s running smooth. Thanks for watching!
Hey , just wondering if you can help me ? I have a fiac compact 106 air compressor, it turns on but the piston doesn't want to kick in ,if I turn the piston while it's plugged in it starts to runs perfect until I switch it off ,,any idea what it could be plzz
No clue, the extent of my compressor knowledge is what you see in the video; not much. My “guess” would be the gasket that makes the air-tight connection to the piston wall is creased or on weird which is causing it to stick until you help it get going? The only way to find out is to unplug and take it apart. Take pictures of bolts and parts as you are disassembling so you have a reference when you put back together. Look online for parts, try eBay first then Amazon or a local small engine shop if available. Good luck!
Cheers 🍻
A guy has one of these for sale but with no motor on it. I was going to buy it and use it as an auxiliary tank for mor air (spray gun use). I have a 2hp 10 gallon california air tools compressor. Do you think it would be a good idea to use it for this purpose? He wants 150 for it
Honestly I have no idea, I’m just a regular dude who hates to spend money on things I can do myself. Maybe find a painter group on Facebook and ask or find a TH-cam compressor painter page? Good luck!
@@ProjectswithChaz I end up scoring a 33 gallon in damn near New condition. Took the motor off because I don't need it. It sound damn good just didn't need it. It's a belt motor. I'm going to toss it by this Thurs coming up. If you need it let me know. Just take care of shipping. Thanks
I have the extract compressor and if it's not completely empty of air it won't start up. It tries to buy it just kinda jugs what's your thought on that
No idea on that one. I always empty mine afterwards with screw underneath so that the water / condensation drains out. Good luck troubleshooting and thanks for watching.
@@ProjectswithChaz I'm guessing my motor might be getting weak. Had this rig for 20 something years now.
Hey there! There are 3 wires I don't know how to connect. 2 black wires can you tell me where they go?
I did not encounter any wires during my parts replacement, you should review your manual or Google a schematic of your compressor. Good luck and thanks for watching!
Well I bought mine used about 20 years ago at a yard sale for 150 and it's not building pressure I guess I can invest another 100
I just used mine last night on all our cars, winter temps require adjusting psi, she’s still kickin. Good luck!
why another 100, you can get a kit for about $40 now days, used to be $20 before sears sold craftsman, then the only other thing you need to do is open up the bearing and flush it clean with break clean then repack it with grease, the whole job will cost you about $50 and 30 minutes of your time. a couple words of caution when reassembling, don't over tighten the head bolts, they screw into soft aluminum and can strip pretty easy and you need to wedge the rod when tightening the cooling fan because of you don't get it tight enough the bolt will back out and the cooling fan will start wobbling until it finally explodes......
Chaz..after I plug it in my 150psi craftsman pancake air compressor doesn't do anything. It was just working a month ago. Can you help me plz
No idea I’m not an electrician, check your breaker box for the fuse to that outlet and see if there’s a trip mechanism on compressor. Good luck!
My compressor starts working and builds pressure up to 150psi but sometimes during work it will not start and won't keep tank charged. Sometimes it turns on only for a few seconds then goes quiet. Sometimes I hears something that it wants to start like air going somewhere through the pipe for about 2 second and then quiets and stays like that. Fails to keep up pressure in tank when I use it. Pressure goes low as 50psi but compressor doesn't start. Then I had to open drain valve to release remaining air pressure in the tank. Disconnect it from AC power for few minutes and it starts working again build up to 150psi again. I don't hear any air leaks. What could be wrong?
No idea I’m just an average dude who tries to fix stuff before paying someone else to do it. Sounds like a possible electrical issue try plugging into a different outlet and check your cord? Sorry I’m probably no help here, this might be a fix job for a pro. Good luck!
Sounds like pressure switch going bad . Taking the plastic cover off will reveal a 30 microfarad run capacitor . Take off the end cover the black one has the start capacitor that has a resistor on it. Goodluck
I have this same one but mine builds pressure to about 35 psi and then shuts off, what would cause that?
If the same model there’s a black knob that can be turned to set the pressure to shut off once it reaches a certain pressure, try turning to te right to see if it builds beyond 35 psi. Not sure what else it could be, good luck and thanks for watching!
@ProjectswithChaz ive turned that all the way up, could it be that unit that is bad and just isnt allowing it to go higher
Maybe that’s all that it can build to due to worn gasket or parts? You can try a rebuild for under $100 or treat-yo-self and buy a new one.
Very good info , liked subscribed
Thanks man, I hope you get your compressor running again if you’re having the same problem. ✌🏻
I did this exact thing on the exact same compressor. It ran good for about 10 seconds and it threw a rod. Snapped it off and the plastic fan cooling blade exploded. Something else is wrong.
Dude that sucks, sorry to hear. Thanks for watching, sorry I couldn't help.
My compressor builds pressure but it all goes away when you turn it off. Need to start over, building pressure each time you use it. Is this the same fix for my problem? Or is something else wrong? Thanks
Never mind! I tipped over my compressor and found a hole in the bottom of the tank itself. Mystery solved.
@@user-bq6hb2zd8b there’s a release screw cap on the bottom that should be opened up after use to release air and moisture. Looks like you’ll be buying a new compressor with a hole in your tank, good luck!
@@ProjectswithChaz Update! Sanded the little bit of rust and fixed the tiny hole in my tank with JB Weld. I bought a new release screw from Amazon for $8 and it now works good as new! My husband was ready to buy a whole new compressor! Guess he owes me. 🙂
Piston, connecting rod and piston ring
Noice !! followed the tutorial in reverse.. Beeer.. swearing.. working.. squinting.. installing.. back-to new operation. NOW.. go talk to 'Cinnimon down at the nudy-bar! sweeet..
I’m hanging with YOU… GaDoish!!!
I have the same air compressor and it keeps blowing my circuit breaker, any ideas?
Make sure the outlet isn’t the same breaker that powers other items that suck a lot of electricity. My compressor outlet in the garage is on the same breaker as our dehumidifier in the basement, in the summer (now) I have to run downstairs and unplug so I don’t blow the breaker. Just make sure everything associated with the same breaker is off; lights, tv, etc. and you should be good!
Replace the capacitors
I have one of these, got it in the early 2000s. I thought the internals were plastic
Nope, it’s what you see in the video. Take note that what I refer to as exhaust port is actually the air intake port/filter area. Since I’m not a professional compressor mechanic I misidentified the part…. MY BAD. Good luck fixing your compressor and thanks for watching.
Got a husky doing same thing and it has a plastic looking piston ring
Good luck finding the correct part(s) to rebuild and save some ca$h! Thanks for watching.
donde puedo co seguir el kit en México.
deberías poder pedir las mismas piezas por Internet como hice yo. ¡gracias por ver!
eBay.com
Where did you buy the parts ?
eBay! Search for the part #’s that I show in video on the eBay website and you should find them from a few different sellers, read the reviews and make sure the seller is reputable. And if you haven’t read in the other comments already, what I mistakenly refer to as an exhaust port is actually an air intake port, see if you can order a new air filter while looking for parts, I’m using a sponge that was cut to fit the hole. Good luck 👍🏼
@@ProjectswithChaz sounds like a winner. I have a 20 year old craftsman professional 150 psi. Been running the parts number. Haven't had a hit yet.its got to be the same problem your having. It's stopping short if 150 psi at 125. I need a new regulator as well
Thanks for the info
@@troyheffernan1261 try typing in your model # into Google first then eBay and it’ll lead you down some rabbit holes that’ll have the parts you’re looking for, good luck.
@@ProjectswithChaz thanks I'll do that right now.
*intake. Exhaust goes to the tank.
...the missing foam piece is what caused it to fail. The foam piece is an air filter for air going in (not for noise on "exhaust")
@@Florida-cracker That makes sense, now I know! I have a sponge in there now and has been working. Thanks for the informative comment.
What kind of beer was that you drink 🤔
For my videos I usually crack open a Labatt Light, that’s what I have on hand for taking to hockey, they make for easy to drink post game sippers in the locker room. The random beer in the video was something someone left at my house and it tasted like piss. I like to drink local Michigan brewed IPA’s like Bells Two Hearted or Founders All Day IPA. 👊🏻🍺
@@ProjectswithChaz never tried those. Ima have to order a case n shipped to Texas 😝
How much were the parts
These prices are a few years old I'm sure they have gone up since my repair job. Compressor Valve Plate Kit $39.99, Cylinder Sleeve Replacement Kit $28.35 and extra Compression Ring $8.70. Good luck!
Dónde podré conseguir un kit en México
se puede acceder a ebay.com?
@@ProjectswithChaz gracias
@@polosumano8217 Buena suerte, gracias por mirar.
That is truly a Mickey mouse operation
Fixing my compressor myself… ok call me Mickey! Thanks for watching.
@@ProjectswithChaz I wasn't talking about you I was talking about the way that compressor was made no you did great.
@@RobertDickens2002 No worries, hopefully you get your compressor back in action if that’s why you watched. Have a good one ✌🏻
NO SOUND!
Must be on your end I just played it and there’s sound.
@@ProjectswithChaz Truly weird. Works just fine today! Thanks for addressing.
You should learn the proper terminology for the parts before you post how to videos ! mufflers and intake filters are very different items for one. the list is too long to go into any more
Yes thank you, someone pointed that out and I posted the proper function of the part. I’m not a professional air compressor mechanic but an average dude who saves money by fixing his own shit. Plenty of content on the interwebs if you don’t find mine useful.
It looked like the needle was bobbing around abd not taking air. Then you took the camera away from it 😂
I realized that after I uploaded and watched, it definitely works I just used it last week! Thanks for watching