Husky air compressor fix

[@emilydowns2183]

Construction seemed sturdier than other units I considered

[@emmaleehartle1968]

This does exactly what I was wanting

[@dougs3184]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! After having this same issue over the last 6 months and replacing the pressure switch and capacitors, I came across your video. I immediately went to the compressor, cut the zip tie and moved the breaker in to the open. The compressor now works as it should! I am thankful for people like you Tracy who take the time to make videos to help others!

[@tylerfmcclure]

You are a genius! I recently bought a used 20 gal. Husky compressor on Craigslist for $50 that started having this problem. I was about to scrap it, but this gave it new life! Thanks for sharing!

[@narc46]

I have the same compressor with the same problem. I have been trying for years to figure out what was overheating with no luck. I watched your video and sure enough, that little circuit breaker was ziptied to the motor windings on mine. I doubt I would have ever figured it out without your video. I cut the ziptie, pulled the circuit breaker away from the motor and it works like a charm now. Thanks for posting this!

[@diegoforest]

You are the man!! I fix everything but could not figure out this simple compressor problem. It's been sitting for 2 years waiting for your post. Thank you!!!!!!

[@therionkp36]

I got my husky compressor from a neighbor who was having this problem and just wanted to get rid of it, and after about 4 years of having this compressor collecting dust in my garage I finally came across your video... so far it's been working great, finally my other little compressor is going to take a break. thank you!

[@appliancedude63]

Dude you are a freaking genius. I was just about to pull the trigger and buy a $35 pressure switch.I just found your video, tried it and now my compressor is running fine. Thanks Bro.

[@vietknivesreview]

Thanks Tracy, I had the same air compressor and same problem, I spend almost $100 for replacement parts and still not working, couldn't figure it out why until I saw this video, the compressor it up and running now, Thanks again.

[@davidsmith1040]

Great piece of info. My Husky has been giving me problems ever since I bought it 2 yrs ago.

[@haircutboys]

Probably the thermal switch is meant to be cable-tied in there so that it's in somewhat contact with what is getting hot. I agree that by letting it float in the air the sensor stays cooler and that "fixes" the symptom of cutting off the motor, but the motor is still getting warm. Whether or not the thermal switch is faulty or has a cutoff which is too low, is unknown. I removed my shroud and added an external fan to keep the motor cool, and that seems to have fixed the problem.

[@chrisrobison9138]

Man I was laying in bed. done ANOTHER GOOGLE SEARCH. Of how to fix my poor air compressor and bam you were top of the list. After watching ur video I got up and went to the shop right then. THANK YOU THANK YOU. IT WORKS GREAT.

[@daveyscarbrough2698]

man iv been having this issue with my same compressor for about 3 years now. i had the extended warranty and everything. home depot put 3 new motors, all new electronics, rebuilt the 3rd motor, all new coils and brushes, lines, and then just gave me another unit, that 2 months later started doing the same thing. so it sat in my shop for over a year. it would fill up to 50psi and wouldn't turn on for 6 or so hours. i finally got motivation to fix it my self, and your video solved all my problems. thanks man!! so crazy how it can be so simple. now it fills up to 150 and can handle my DA sander very well as well as my impact, air chisel, and air ratchet with ease! thanks man!

[@Rcarlosrobles1]

Omg thank you so much! I've been fighting my compressor for weeks. I replaced pressure switch and switch thinking that was problem. It wasn't, compressor would come on but only build 40 psi then just off over and over, until I found this video

[@santanafamily4782]

Thank you sir. Mine wasn't the fuse but it was my switched that burned out. Back up and running!

[@Mrabqkid]

This worked for me! I was not able to even fill up the tank without the thing shutting off and having to wait 5 minutes for it cool down and try again. The little bugger was hard to find. It helps to follow the wires from the main switch. That will give you an idea of where this is hidden. I clipped the 2 black zip ties and mine also had clear tape that held it in place. Just bent the wire with the switch away from the motor and it ran just like new. I wanted to point out that some of the covers for these air compressors have Phillips screws holding the cover down at the front and back of the plastic cover in addition to the bolts on the sides. I found out the hard way. Tracy, Thanks for saving me a couple hundred dollars.

[@ImAPCTech]

Dude, you rock!!! My Husky 20 Gallon model had the same thing wrong with it except my breaker was still attached to the magneto. I trimmed off the tie wrap and moved it, no problem getting over the, formerly, usual 85 psi, all the way up to 140 psi. Thanks so much!

[@BA-kt7ri]

Has anyone found a replacement part for that circuit breaker?

[@drebird]

Thanks bud. You just saved me from tossing mine in the dump. Its fixed, thanks!

[@ryanmccormick9905]

Thanks for the post. Help me find issue with my compressor.