Has anyone had problems with starting up when temps are below 20 degrees F? My cheap china made compressor can't handle cold and I think it just died
1256837
No problems yet. If the unloader is not functioning it may have a hard start. Is it struggling or not even trying?
1256838
No. I wouldn't think but I keep mine in 40 degree temp in winter months. You should be able to down load owners manual to be for sure.
546364
I would not recommend buying this unit. I am on my second one and they do not keep the product cold. As for outdoors I have no idea the compressor is in the back and could be damaged by rain adverse weather.
143554
Most definitely! I used it every day during the last 2 winter and it continuously froze up on me. It only occured during moments of HEAVY labor in 10*F
702627
Seems like a common problem. I had two of those compressors and they both exhibited similar symptoms after a couple of years of very light use.Most likely the motor is shot. So, while it can spin when there is no load, i.e. hose is not attached, it does not have enough torque to start spinning under load.
679105
my compressor stopped working also. However, since it was fully charged I did not attempt to charge it and considered it dead and purchased another since the warranty had expired. Will never purchase another Peak ever!!!!
292099
many air compressors do not work well under extreme cold conditions. if there is any oil you know what happens. The Plastic holds up great and doesn't seem to care about the cold but I didn't get quite that cold last year. -10 for a bit but not that long. As long as you have a good power connection this horn should work create. I do not think there is much on the way of oil like in many air compressors to worry about. If you are mounting it on a snowmobile or motorcycle the engine heat will help with any cold weather issues I would believe.
1998964
I'm in Canada and I've had it working fine from 25° to -20° degrees Celsius. I'll check it later and see if it has any printing on it about temperatures.
1253350
No but the issue is with the regulator. Turn it to a low pressure then to a high pressure. If the compressor still keeps running your regulator is bad.
1776544
Minimum temperature for heat? I use this in home office in 1 walled off bay in un-insulated 3 car Garage. Tonight it was 52 degrees F when I turned it on and after about 45 minutes its 64. I don't see why it'd have a minimum but may not want to try below 32? Read the manual? Might be specified... Extended warranties: Dunno....in general I never use them but have recently started for my kids cell phones but nothing else. This might be a good candidate though ...it works great after a few years but if something breaks its probably not repairable...(spare parts from China??? no Maytag repairmen on this thing???)
178429
Same thing happened to me. The thing in the hose that presses the pin in the tire valve fell off. I am not able to find a replacement hose, so will be looking for an adapter like Dmitry mentioned.This may be a problem with these otherwise great compressors.
1919143
starts pretty hard. Started it yesterday and it was 50 degrees I had to pull starter rope about 15 times and then had to restart it several times before engine warmed up. I have not used the vacuum and I expected more blowing power than it has also. You have to mix gas and oil. I have only used it to blow off my drive only 4 times so should still be like new.
130355
I have no idea what the temperature is. It gets pretty hot and I think that's what happened to mine. I am guessing that it overheated and the motor burnt out??? No other reason for it to have stopped working after a few months and under 10 usages. Maybe someone else actually clocked the temp.
1930793
In addition to the other suggestions, stand the unit upright in a climate controlled environment (72F+) for about an hour. This will address cold weather and over priming/choke related issues.
2115006
The cooler works between 43 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the temperature reaches 43 degrees the compressor turns off and will automatically restart once it goes just above 50 degrees. As per the instructions the temp cannot be adjusted and the cooler does not work with an inlet water supply, only with 3 or 5 gallon water bottles... Hope this was usefull.
1646890
It is a compressor and it will get very cold. Will easily freeze beer at lower settings. It works very well and holds pretty constant temperatures.
587858
At least make sure that there is ample ventilation in the location around your freezer. For the one in my motorhome, I install one of those 4" computer fan through the wall of the compartment, then I monitored the compressor run time during hot days when in Southern Texas and there is not much difference than on cooler days. Change of air around the cooling coil at the back and compressor will ensure that your freezer will last a normal life.
2049577
Not sure what your question is. Just FYI we and our approximate 3 months and one of the cooling units went out . I went back and forth with the factory about having-it repaired. I could not find a repair person to fix it. Thank God for Amazon. The gave me a refund after restocking fees, picked it up and packaged it for me. One of the sticking points with with the factory was I did not keep the original package it came in so I was on my own to get it packaged for shipment. I bought one for a few dollars more with a compressor,