How to Fix Air Compressor That Won’t Start

Episode 9/64 - In this video I walk through how to fix air compressor that won’t start. My Cambell Hausfeld 2 gallon air compressor just quit working and wouldn't even turn on. Watch as I explain and demonstrate how to troubleshoot and repair a faulty switch on this shop staple.

[ericbreckenkamp]

Same fix on FP205200RB. To be honest I’m so thankful. Living paycheck to paycheck right now and a new compressor was really gonna put my family in jeopardy of not being able to pay our bills. You saved the Victory Garden project. Praise God I found this video. Thank you for taking the time to record it.

[melissa]

2 mins after watching ur video I paused and connected the wires and compressor worked. Going to order the part. Thank you so much

[bigzzzz]

Thanks !! Saved me spending money on a new compressor that was not needed.

[dartzyedits]

Took the switch off, disconnected the wires, reconnected it and it worked! Thanks

[bmacdonald]

Thanks! All I had to do was watch your video, return to the basement and as I was feeling around the switch to see if I could remove it, the machine turned on! Thanks again!

[barneyfyfe]

I just fixed my 1 gallon version thanks to your video! Wouldn't start. Unplugged, yanked the switch, hot-wired it. Started right up.
Blew canned air into the switch and re-installed it. Bingo!
Thanks!!!

[houseofwentz]

Thanks so much for this video! I just fixed my 1 year old 2 gallon Cambell air compressor by taking the switch out and bending the little metal flip switch inside so it made contact in the on position. I didn't even need to order a new switch! Surprised myself that I was able to fix it, thanks again!!

[CCL]

Thank you so much! This is exactly the unit I had and exactly the same problem. I just took the switch apart and cleaned out the sawdust, reassembled, and it works perfectly!

[coreystokes]

Thank you for this video! You just helped me start my compressed that has been sitting unused for a few years.

[bobczajkowski]

Video Worked perfectly. Dirty switch. Thanks a ton.

[walketim]

Awesome. I have the exact compressor. The same thing happened. Can't wait to get home to try this!

[hrbekroenick]

Thanks for sharing! I have the same one that won't turn on, so starting with the switch!

[leeswrxsti]

Thanks for the video and the parts you used. I have the same one and it had the same issue. removed and replaced the switch and it works again. Thanks Sir.

[michaelbrown]

Good stuff brother. See? A small amount of work & voila, discovery & savings…savings on buying a entirely new air compressor. Again, sir, good stuff.
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[izzychilling]

Thank you so much sir you save me throwing away this compressor I have the same problem I am about to buy another switch👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[moepaquette]

That’s probably what is wrong with mine. Won’t start. Thanks a bunch

[martychambers]

Picked up one at a house clean up, same scenario, no power, did exactly what you did(used speaker wire tho, all I had) you so much for my new to me mini compressor

[quebecredneck]

Thanks a lot . I could not understand yesterday . It was the same ting . The switch

[grwvkqq]

Same compressor, same problem.
Thanks

[LuisMartinez-frgq]

Sir one question what model number yours have. I would like to know i have one that it has a fuse that keeps blowing it, any thoughts on that Sir. By the way thanks for the tip how to check a switch.