April 20, 2023

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.

Air Compressors

Effective articles & videos to help repair your air compressors

How to tell if a fuse is blown

How to tell if a fuse is blown

Learn how to tell whether a fuse is blown…

Air compressor common questions

Air compressor common questions

These answers to common questions can help you make the most of your air compressor.…

How to reduce air compressor noise

How to reduce air compressor noise

Find out how to reduce air compressor noise.…

The unseen dangers of air compressors

The unseen dangers of air compressors

Learn about the possible dangers associated with using an air compressor and how you can reduce the risks of property da…

How to maintain an oil-free air compressor

How to maintain an oil-free air compressor

Learn how to maintain an oil-less air compressor for safe and efficient operation.…

How to maintain an oil-lubricated air compressor

How to maintain an oil-lubricated air compressor

See how to perform routine maintenance on your oil-lubricated air compressor.…

Most common symptoms to help you fix your air compressors

Choose a symptom to see related air compressor repairs.

Main causes: tank drain valve open or leaking air, leaky air tank, bad safety valve, worn pump seals, bad pump valve pla…

Main cause: faulty output air pressure regulator…

Main cause: bad air tank pressure gauge…

Main causes: bad safety valve, pressure switch failure…

Main causes: loose air tube fitting connections, bad check valve, faulty safety valve, damaged or corroded air tank, bad…

Main causes: rusted air tank, loose air tube fitting connections, bad check valve, leaky safety valve, bad tank drain va…

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 check valve

How to replace an air compressor check valve

You can replace a defective air compressor check valve in about 10 minutes.…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace an air compressor pressure switch

How to replace an air compressor pressure switch

You can replace a broken air compressor pressure switch in about 45 minutes. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to rebuild an air compressor pump

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. …

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less