air compressor not turning on

If your air compressor is refusing to switch on, there are a few things to inspect before reaching out for assistance. The cell breaker or fuse box must first be checked for possible tripping or blown fuses. If the circuit breaker has been triggered, simply reset it and see if the air compressor turns on. Should a fuse have been destroyed, replace it with a new one before giving it another try. If the air compressor still won’t kick on, look to the pressure switch. This specialized component relays a signal to the machinery when air pressure in the tank falls beneath or rises above pre-determined levels. Therefore, power must first be cut off from the air compressor at either the fuse box or circuit breaker before disassembling the two connector wires from its assembly. Testing for continuity between them using a multimeter should yield information that determines whether or not it needs replacing should no connection be detected. If the pressure switch is still working, then it’s time to inspect the motor that generates movement for the air compressor to activate. After cutting off energy flow from its source once more, you must take off its cover and check for continuity between its power leadings with a multimeter. No connection found signals that you will need to invest in a replacement motor if you want your air compressor to power up again. Lastly, test for functionality of the adhesive on/off switch prior to involving professionals by snapping off power again and delving into its on/off mechanism to test for continuity between its wires with a multimeter like everything else before it. Any absence of link implies a much-needed replacement of this vital sector of your appliance as well.

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