Compressor wiring question.

[donthekawguy]

I got a compressor from Lowes. It's the 60 gallon 3.7 hp model. There is a sticker on the motor that says 230 volt only. I built a cord for it out of 12 gauge 3 strand cord like the instructions said. The cord is only 8 feet long and I plugged it into my outlet that I use for my dryer. The motor turns on but after about 15 seconds it starts clicking on and off. It seems when it gets a little air in the tank, and it starts to get a load on the motor is when it starts clicking on and off. I checked the breaker and it's a 30 amp if that helps. Could it be that the outlet is a 220 and it won't run right unless it gets 230? I have no idea what I'm talking about when it comes to household electricity but I do know to be safe so if anyone has step by step instructions on what to do I can do the job. Just please use layman's terms lol.