Air Compressor Stopped Working? Watch This Video To See How To Fix It.

I have a mid grade Air compressor from Home Depot, that suddenly stopped working right in the middle of a job.

It turns out this unit is sold under many names and model numbers and it has a weak spot. the reed valve setup is cheap and fails with time and use. Lucky for all of us the parts are available online and are cheap and easy to replace! Just look for the HL4000 Kit.

[crashtwostep]

Aside from the main topic of interest to me. This is probably one of THE best/most concise instructional YT vid ive ever seen -you set the bar...Nicely done!!!

[spresc]

You can safely discharge the capacitor by crossing a screwdriver shank across the terminals while holding the driver by its insulating handle. Other folks may not know that. You can also use an insulated jumper with insulated alligator tips each end. Cross the terminals for about 30 seconds.

[richardhowe]

Thank you for this video! You have literally saved me a hundred dollars or more. I almost bought a new one and was planning how to get rid of the old one. A friend of mine had seen this video and suggested that I just fix the compressor. Thanks again!!

[sgt_retiredcharlie]

Great video! OMG... Thanks for not holding the camera in one hand and doing the work with the other! I can't stand ppl who make videos like that 😂!!!
Easy fix. Thanks for the warning on the capacitor!

[CameronsCandorOriginal]

You did a very good job explaining the step by step in vivid detail. Hats off.

[teddover]

My thoughts exactly. Will try it this morning. Thanks

[ismabfgbfg]

great buddy, but just a tip i put mine a few min upside down and i take the plastic cover and i spin the propeller with hands, first it was stuck a bit and it was moving more freely and the idea to put it upside down is to make to lubricate piston at the top of the motor. my it work without changing the gaskets or doing any opening apart of the plastic guard

[codecanuck]

I have the same Husky Compressor. 10+ yrs old. Intermittently stopped or wouldn't get passed 50psi. Got fed up and got the kit. Followed all the directions. Now, I have to ask you or anyone really. How in the he** did you get the old gasket off? That was probably the most difficult part of the process. Didn't get much info online. Tried plastic putty knife/razor blade, paint remover 3 times, but it was on there. I took off the exhaust and the inlet filter portion, and boiled the aluminum head for a couple of hours, and scraped with the plastic putty knife/razor in the pot. The boiling really helped loosen the gasket material, but it did make the paint peel., but thats mostly covered by the shroud. Let it cool, then took a 150 grit nylon bristle wheel from HB to remove the remaining bits. Cleaned everything, plumber taped the exhaust, reassembled, and now its running like new. Sounds smoother, and held psi like a champ. Thanks!

[PLEMENKO]

Thumbs up for Yugo :)
hello from Slovenia

[petragillett]

Discharging the capacitor is simple.. make sure the mains power is unplugged, using an insulated screwdriver 🪛 just short out the 2 terminals on the capacitor. Make sure you are insulated from the metal bar when you do it.

[idespiseallconartists]

Yep, your Right! I went..."Say WHAT?" You knew, you Should've used "Medium ft. Lbs" of torque for the first X pattern bolt tightening sequence, then tightened Fairly Snug... IMO a Bit Chancy, to not use a torque wrench with the proper ft. lb. spec's.
But hey, it worked! Cheer's!

[tswwow]

Great video, thanks for explaining this. Trying to fix my smaller husky air compressor, the valve style is different but I hope this is the issue.

[EduardoGonzalez-]

You just save me a lot of time.
I appreciate it thanks

[Tonyscoots]

Great video! Does anyone have the link where to buy this part ? Thank you

[MuzzaBikeFix]

Well gooten exsplained,
Very helpful cheers 😜
And don't touch flux capacitor

[ky-effect]

Wow 4 yr old video still helpful. just had one fail myself. But not finding any link for the parts?

[ryantfinchum]

I have this compressor... But mine does nothing when I flip the switch... it actually sounds like it's going to do something but just doesn't... Any ideas what's causing it?

[gonzaloaguilar]

I have the same proble with mine! I was going to using and when I plug in wire to receptacle, started and shut off. never turn on again. does it have a reset button or do I need to buy replacement kid. Great video...KUDOS!

[prabalmitra]

Sir, what would happen if a little bit of old gasket material falls inside on the cylinder when you blow clean after scrapping?

[johnnyofan]

Ah yes, the German virgin torque spec.