Is your air compressor having issues lately? You can save money and solve the issue yourself! Faulty unloader valves in air compressors usually cause your air compressor to stall. The good news is these valves are always available and extremely affordable. Let’s go into detail about how to fix and resolve issues with your air compressor.
Replacing Your Air Compressors Unloader Valve
Start the process by disconnecting the unloader valve. To begin this task you are going to need two open-ended wrenches. Put your wrenches onto the fitting and start to loosen the nut holding the air line in place. Remove this from the fitting.
Secondly, start to remove the wire. Remove all the wiring from the hot, ground, and neutral wiring from your older switch. Proceed to relieve the strain from the grommet using pliers. Then remove the cord altogether.
Lastly, it’s time to install the switch. Turn your new switch on. When doing this begin to tighten it down with a wrench. Be sure to hold your stub pipe away from your air compressor tank when utilizing pliers.
Unloader valves are built right in the heart of your pressure assembly switch. To resolve the issue, you can contact the manufacturer you purchased the compressor from and pick up a new assembly. Another thing you may do is remove the covering sitting above your switch (obviously, make sure no electricity is running through the compressor – turn it off.) Then proceed to find the part number for your pressure switch. You can do research online to make the process of finding the serial number that much easier.
Tools Needed To Repair Your Air Compressor
Having these tools on hand will make this do-it-yourself project that much easier:
- A wrench that is adjustable
- Slip joint pliers
- Different kinds of wrenches – preferably an entire set
- 4-in-1 screwdriver
Materials To Help Resolve Air Compressor Issues
This also saves headaches and time; being aware of the materials needed to accomplish the job.
- Piping dope
- Specific Unloader Valves to the part needed reparation
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