This website requires Javascript for some parts to function propertly. Your experience may vary.

Air Compressor Troubleshooting Questions (and answers) | Air Compressor Guide
info@air-compressor-guide.com Independent Troubleshooting & Training Resource
Expert Troubleshooting Desk

Troubleshooting Q&A

Real-world air compressor problems — answered by an independent expert.

No manufacturer bias. No generic advice. Practical diagnostics only.

Before You Ask

This Q&A is for industrial and commercial air compressor troubleshooting questions. Please include:

  • Compressor type (rotary screw, piston, diesel portable)
  • Brand & model (if known)
  • Symptoms and alarms
  • What you've already checked

DIY, hobby, and consumer compressors are outside the scope of this resource.

Answered Questions

Browse the archive of real troubleshooting questions and expert answers.

3 Answers

high pressure breathing air compressor

Asked by Guest 6 years ago
1 Answer

Ingersoll rand 7/41 problems.

Asked by Matt 6 years ago
1 Answer

screw air compressor problem (electrical side)

Asked by Ramesh Ganesan 6 years ago
4 Answers

atlas-copco-185-john-deere

Asked by John Penwell 6 years ago
1 Answer

kirloskar-37-screw-compressor

Asked by Vishwajit 6 years ago
1 Answer

Cp qrs 25 pressure

Asked by Scott S. Rohrback 6 years ago
1 Answer

Ga37 inop in the screen

Asked by Nassim 6 years ago
1 Answer

Erreur inop

Asked by Nassim 6 years ago
1 Answer

Air / oil tank safety valve blowing

Asked by Saravanan sekar 6 years ago
Awaiting Answer

Compressor is not unloading correctly

Asked by Saravanan sekar 6 years ago
Awaiting Answer

compressor-keeps-running

Asked by Alexander Maclennan 6 years ago
Awaiting Answer

Compressor keeps running

Asked by Guest 6 years ago
1 Answer

Consultant visited our site for keeping like this ever wasting 90k he said

Asked by Jampana Sunil Teja 6 years ago
Awaiting Answer

Ingersoll Rand XP750WCA 1993 model with cat 3306dit engine

Asked by Mukilan 6 years ago
Awaiting Answer

Joy RPQ800 not making air

Asked by Clyde Greenough 6 years ago
Awaiting Answer

compressor not working

Asked by Shailesh prajapati 6 years ago
Awaiting Answer

Atlas copco GA160 oil pressure goes low in unload,high oil temp

Asked by Tanjir Ahmed 6 years ago
Awaiting Answer

sullair 185H

Asked by Doug Smith 6 years ago
2 Answers

cat with low compression

Asked by chris turnbull 6 years ago
1 Answer

Maximum Temperature limitation for screw air-end

Asked by Bryon Conn 6 years ago

Ask a Troubleshooting Question

Describe your problem in detail and get practical, independent guidance based on real-world experience.

Looking for Step-by-Step Troubleshooting?

Browse our troubleshooting hubs for structured diagnostics by compressor type.