Compressor died

[Walter]

I’ve done a lot of stuff with my four year old, 5 gallon, electric compressor and today the guts of the motor fell apart and what a sound it now makes. Is 4 years a good life span for a 5 gallon compressor? The tank is in perfect shape but to get the motor fixed would cost more than to buy a new compressor.

 

[Hoid]

Chinese made shit is lucky to even last that long Walter.

Just go get another Crappy Tire compressor unless you are making your living with it.

 

[Walter]

My mistake, it’s an 8 gallon tank.

 

[Curious Cdn]

I’ve done a lot of stuff with my four year old, 5 gallon, electric compressor and today the guts of the motor fell apart and what a sound it now makes. Is 4 years a good life span for a 5 gallon compressor? The tank is in perfect shape but to get the motor fixed would cost more than to buy a new compressor.

No, a four year lifespan is bullshyte. A ten year lifespan is too short but that's what I'm expecting, these days.

Is is from Princess Auto?

 

[petros]

I’ve done a lot of stuff with my four year old, 5 gallon, electric compressor and today the guts of the motor fell apart and what a sound it now makes. Is 4 years a good life span for a 5 gallon compressor? The tank is in perfect shape but to get the motor fixed would cost more than to buy a new compressor.

There may be recourse. Check you Provincial Consumer Protection laws.

In Sask retailers are on the hook for warranties beyond what the manufacturer offers.
It's generalized as a product should last "a reasonable length of time".

If you expect it a compressor used for domestic purposes to last 20 years but it craps out after 5 that isn't "a reasonable length of time" and you may a valid claim.

 

[Curious Cdn]

My mistake, it’s an 8 gallon tank.

What is the motor? ... around 1-1/2 hp?

 

[spaminator]

 

[Curious Cdn]

It blows, eh?

 

[Twin_Moose]

Passed on at such a young age we'll never know it's full potential :lol:

 

[petros]

Passed on at such a young age we'll never know it's full potential :lol:

A few fittings from old tank to a new comressor and you have double the volume.