2006-10-12 15:32:24 · 8 answers · asked by guybee99 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
buy a new compressor. If you buy a quality replacement motor it will cost you more that a whole new tool. Look at the duty of the compressor and the motor. light, moderate,proffesional are all home use occasional use. Extreme duty is for long term use and is not a whole lot more expensive. Sears is known for its nema rated horsepowers that don't give you what you expect. I would sell the old unit as is online and put the proceds to the new one.
2006-10-12 16:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by digital tech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure what you have.....is it electric motor driven or is it powered by a gas engine? It could make alot of difference as to why it quit and as to the potential cost of repairs. I also think you should look at whether it is a single or dual stage compressor, oil or oilless. if it is an oilless , electric compressor you are probably correct that a complete replacement would be better. If it is a good quality oil lubricated dual stage compressor, whether gas or electric, that may not be the case
2006-10-13 00:04:33 · answer #2 · answered by iamlawst 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a 25 gal go bad and found a 4.5 gal that cost less and had a larger motor, more cfm, etc. Now when I need more air, I just plug the 4.5 into the 25 gal tank, then from the 25 to whatever I'm using. Got the best of both worlds as now the 4.5 is more portable as well, and I don't have to wait for the 25 to fill up for the small jobs. The mods to make this work were cheap and easy.
2006-10-12 22:41:32 · answer #3 · answered by JimmyJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you do either one make sure that's the real problem. It may be in the pressure control switch instead and, if so, you would feel foolish replacing something that wasn't broken! Check your local Sears service center for great deals on overstock and reconditioned items of all kinds from power tools to compressors and even lawn and garden and major appliances. Warranted same as new and well worth then time to check your phone book.
2006-10-13 03:31:58 · answer #4 · answered by Ibeeware 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, the compressor is probably about dead also.
Motors don't wear out or fail unless something else is wrong. Maybe it is starting and stopping too often or is trying to start under load. fix the problem or you will ruin the next motor. Also if it is very old the tank will rust out from water in the air.
2006-10-12 22:44:32 · answer #5 · answered by jekin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if hubby knows what he is doing then he may be able to rebuild the old one cheaper than buying the hole motor. but it would still be cheaper to replace the motor than to by a new compressor.
2006-10-12 22:50:01 · answer #6 · answered by steamroller98439 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motor.
2006-10-12 22:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go the way that costs less.
2006-10-12 22:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋