Air compressor articles
Learn how to get the most from your air compressor with these articles and how-to videos from Sears PartsDirect. From maintaining your air compressor to choosing the right compressor for your needs, we can help. For more DIY advice, check out our air compressor repair help section for troubleshooting guidance and step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your air compressors
Learn how to tell whether a fuse is blown…
These answers to common questions can help you make the most of your air compressor.…
Find out how to reduce air compressor noise.…
Learn about the possible dangers associated with using an air compressor and how you can reduce the risks of property da…
See how to perform routine maintenance on your oil-lubricated air compressor.…
Learn how to maintain an oil-less air compressor for safe and efficient operation.…
Most common symptoms to help you fix your air compressors
Choose a symptom to see related air compressor repairs.
Main causes: loose air tube fitting connections, bad check valve, faulty safety valve, damaged or corroded air tank, bad…
Main cause: bad check valve…
Main causes: tank drain valve open or leaking air, leaky air tank, bad safety valve, worn pump seals, bad pump valve pla…
Main causes: rusted air tank, loose air tube fitting connections, bad check valve, leaky safety valve, bad tank drain va…
Main causes: bad safety valve, pressure switch failure…
Main cause: faulty output air pressure regulator…
Main cause: bad air tank pressure gauge…
Main causes: lack of electrical power, check valve failure, bad pressure switch…
Most common repair guides to help fix your air compressors
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your air compressor.
How to replace an air compressor pressure switch
You can replace a broken air compressor pressure switch in about 45 minutes. …
How to rebuild an air compressor pump
If the air compressor won't fill the tank with compressed air, rebuild the pump using these steps in about 45 minutes. …
How to replace an air compressor check valve
You can replace a defective air compressor check valve in about 10 minutes.…