Provided is an electrostatic capacitance detection device including: an electrode pair including a pair of electrodes, the electrode pair being arranged inside a compressor configured to compress refrigerant; a capacitor being connected in series to the electrode pair; an inverter having one of power lines connected to one end of series-connected electrode pair and capacitor, and is configured to drive the compressor, the power lines being used for driving the compressor; and a voltage detecting unit configured to measure a voltage between the pair of electrodes of the electrode pair.