I have small compressor from sears
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. I got it for Christmas last year and it gets light use (childrens toys, tires, molding nail gun, etc). I went to use it this weekend and it plain sounded sick as if the engine was struggling to get up to speed. Than it poped the breaker. I changed outlets to a higher amp circuit (20amp instead of 15amp) - the unit is rated at 10amp I seem to recall. It exhibited the same symptoms as when it was plugged into the 20amp circuit including poping the breaker.
Does this problem sound like anything that can be fixed on my end (i.e. something plugged up, etc). I verified it does indeed have the proper amount of oil although I am not 100% sure if this is oil for the engine or for mixing with the air. What could cause a problem like this?
The unit costs around $99.00 - I would imagine a service call if parts are needed would come close to the $99.00 spent on this unit.
Any advise? Amy