How Do You Repair A Craftsman Air Compressor?
Craftsman air compressors are durable and strong, but just like any other compressor, they can break down. Repairing them on your own saves expensive technician fees. Using a few screwdrivers and some new parts, it will cost only about 10 percent of the average cost of a repairman. Turn the motor on. If it does not turn on, then there is something wrong with the motor. Most likely, it is a valve problem. Take the motor apart if the motor will not turn on. Follow the owner’s manual for complete directions as Craftsman has changed the motors over the years. The plastic housing will have to come off first. Then, each motor piece will have to be inspected and taken apart. Inspect the cylinder thoroughly. Check for any cracks or dirt build-up. Clean it with engine polisher if it is dirty. Turn on the compressor and see if it fills with air. If it doesn’t, then the tank might have a leak. Locate the leak and patch it with a concrete hardening bond. Check the air gauges and connectors located
