I have a Lowes Kobalt 5 gal. Electric air compressor. Within the same day, it was working then it was not.
The motor turns on and off. Not reading air pressure to air guage.
I called customer service, no service available outside 100 miles. Tried to narrow down problem and ordered a new pressure switch. I just installed it, same problem.
I remove airline that feeds tank from the compressor. I feel air flow. Turns off and on with no problem.
I opened up the cover to the motor. I did notice a gray burnt something coming out of the start capacitor 250uf, yet no issue running.
Any suggestions????
Do you have the model# of the air compressor? This will help me trouble shoot.
I would say first of all, replace the capacitor. Even though the unit runs, it's leaking so it definitely needs replacing. It may be causing the problem, too. It may have enough "juice" to kick the unit on and run, but not keep running.
Thank you, that's a newer model that we don't carry parts for but if you can't replace the capacitor only, the only other option may be to replace the entire motor/pump assembly. That's more often the case these days, individual parts aren't available for many newer units.
The pump and motor are one assy. My motor runs fine but the pump is capoo. I just cant buy the pump.
After speaking with different suppliers and vendors, Archway the last, I have now to wait to receive a call from another supplier, being this assy is not on hand at the last place I called in IL.
I called this morning and no call all day.
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