Husky 175 PSI Compressor Motor Failure

[Bruce 993 SEA]

It is real apparent that the factory installed smoke was released from the motor. I could smell it 30 feet away. This compressor is only 4 years old and has had really low use.

I looked up some parts and it looks like the motor and the pump are a unit and is priced $3 less than a new compressor.

Any GJ insight on a reasonable motor replacement?

Cheers!

 

[sparky 1971]

It will mostly depend on what compressor motor you have. 175psi model is too vague. The 3hp motor on my Sanborn compressor smoked about three months after purchase. While waiting for the new motor to come in, I bought one at Harbor Freight to get me by. Two, maybe three years later, the HF motor is still humming along just fine while the replacement motor sits in a box waiting for it's chance to prove itself.

 

[Showkey]

Oil-less design and $325 price point ……..major repairs with new parts are usually not economical.

Find one used where the pump side failed would be one option.

Assuming this is the compressor:

 

[sparky 1971]

Oil-less design and $325 price point ……..major repairs with new parts are usually not economical.

Find one used where the pump side failed would be one option.

Assuming this is the compressor:

If it's that compressor, or one like it, I would cut my losses and buy another. If you replace the motor and have a pump failure in the near future, you have thrown good money after bad. This advice is coming from someone who firmly believes in getting all the goody out of everything before it sees the inside of the dumpster.

 

[Citation]

It might be worth at least pulling things apart to see what actually failed before throwing the whole thing out. I fixed a Rigid pancake compressor that used a universal motor and was mechanically similar to what you appear to have

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First thing I would check is if the motor is seized. In my case the motor was frozen. It appeared that they stabilized the motor armature winding with some kind of resin. That resin had melted and stuck to the sides of the motor housing. After breaking the motor free I was able to simply sand down the excess (carefully as to not damage the wires underneath. Net result was the compressor went from frozen motor to functioning when I gave it to a brother who isn't going to use it much.

Your compressor is rather simple mechanically and it's possible you have a similar failure. If you can fix it, great. If not (or if you don't have the inclination to work on it) I would put it on craigslist as non-functional. The large tank will be wanted by someone. Alternatively, turn it into a second tank and pair it with a second compressor.

 

[Bruce 993 SEA]

Thanks for all the advices! I appreciate it. I have an older Husky as a spare tank and now I have two.

I am thinking that I just have to go buy another. Maybe not husky this time!

 

[Citation]

Thanks for all the advices! I appreciate it. I have an older Husky as a spare tank and now I have two.

I am thinking that I just have to go buy another. Maybe not husky this time!

How hard were you using this one when the (presumably) motor gave out? If you have to occasionally use it hard I would suggest looking for something like a more traditional belt drive, pump+motor. I wouldn't specifically avoid Husky since they are just a brand name put on stuff made by others. For example, it looks like other than handle type, this Craftsman and this Husky are basically the same unit

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However, given the price of belt drive 120V compressors, I would suggest looking at 240V, 60 gallons for only a bit more if you go that route.

 

[FMB4]

You might want to look into the extended warranty plans.

 

[Bruce 993 SEA]

If you have to occasionally use it hard I would suggest looking for something like a more traditional belt drive, pump+motor.

Yes, if I used these compressors over the 50% duty cycle, I would definitely get a heavier duty unit. I ran it as I wanted to air up the tires. As it turned out, the tires were perfect...I could have just checked the pressure as I did not need to add any air.

The compressor was at zero and I ran it until it was up to full pressure. Except it did not get there. Right towards the end it sounded like it slowed down and then it stopped. I then could smell the distinct odor of burned motor. I have not ever used this compressor even close to it's duty cycle. Now my little 24 year old hot dog compressor from Costco has run way beyond it's duty cycle many times and still is working.

I just happened to see an ad from Ridgid that the Lifetime Warranty is now available on their compressors. Not sure if they make them or just brand them. I may go that way if I see that HD shows the warranty. Right now, it still shows 2 year.

Thanks!