Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless
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Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless Reviews


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3.34 of 5 (by 44 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 67% of reviewers recommend (28 out of 44)

Pros
  • portable (8)
  • handy (6)
  • powerful (5)
  • reliable (4)
  • durable (1)
  • long battery life (1)
Cons
  • can t replace battery no light (2)
  • quit working (1)
  • charge time (1)
  • long inflation times for large items (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

“Very satisfied. Have had 2 of them. Each lasted 7 years plus.”

I'm ready to buy a third one. New one looks identical, so I'm assuming it will last as long as the first two. The first one I bought in the mid 1990's lasted until December of 2002, at least seven years, before failing due to a burnt out compressor motor. I used it on a regular basis to pump up the tires...

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Posted on Mar 28, 2010
Most Helpful Critical Review

“INDISPENSABLE FOR BASIC INFLATING”

This portable compressor is great for  the garage for basic inflating. It beats having a hand pump, or a portable compressor that you have to plug into a lighter or other outlet. It's light weight, and easy to carry. My gripe--and only gripe? I've had it two years approximately--and now it's blowing...

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Posted on Oct 30, 2010

Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator,... Reviews

Displaying reviews 1 - 13 of 44 in total

“Okay for basic inflating”

I've had this thing for about 7 or 8 years now, I use it for inflating tires, balls, etc.  works ok for a relatively inexpensive product.  Holds a charge for a long, long time. Takes awhile to pump up auto and other large tires.  My only major gripe is that the rubber inside the locking nozzle has worn out and you have sit there and hold it on the tire valve or it will slip off, and it does not appear to be easy to replace the hose/nozzle as it has press fittings at both the nozzle and machine end
Posted on Dec 03, 2010

“Overpriced junk”

After 2 returns for replacement because of dead battery the motor has died.

Complete and utter junk.
Posted on Dec 12, 2010

“Five years or more perfect service.”

Worked for bicycle to RV tires flawlessly. Had to charge every two or three months. The switch was bumped on in the trunk and was on for a month or more ruining the battery as it will not charge now. Bummer I can not replace that. I will buy another though as it saved me and many others from changing tires on the roadside. Great product.
Posted on Dec 01, 2009

“Awesome to have on hand”

This is really a nice item to have on hand, even for us single females! Have had tires with slow leaks, and this helped me get to a place to get the tire fixed. It helps me keep my tires properly inflated, to help gas mileage, and to save wear on the tires. BTW, it has ALSO helped me out recently when some jokester left the air out of one of my tires one night! I keep it charged up, ready to use. It is an item you won't be sorry you buy/own. Have had mine at least 4-5 years now, and still going strong. I also like I can check/fill tires in my drive, instead of at gas stations, where you... read full review »
Posted on Dec 03, 2009

“switch brok”

I ended up having to replace the battery after a year as I could not remember to keep it charged. It was not cheap to buy a new battery especially with shipping (purchased from a battery specialty store on the internet). Then within a month of replacing the battery, the three way switch broke and fried the circuit board. It was somewhat slow to fill up tires. It is pretty heavy with the battery and compressor.
Posted on Feb 07, 2011

“It is all about maintaining it's battery”

I use it maintain pressure in my garden-tracker tires. This is my 3rd model. Am very happy with the job it does and it's ease of use and portability. Hubby told me to let the battery run-down or it would lose it's ability to get a full-charge. Then I read the responses here and the booklet! Well open my eyes! Do Not let the battery run all the way down! This little baby is still happily humming-up my tractor tires! Love-it!
Posted on Mar 15, 2009

“love my charger but a tenant swiped my AC charging unit!”

I love my charger but a tenant swiped the AC charging unit and I don't know where to get another one.   Does Sears sell these, too?   whatever info anyone can provide, I would appreciate
Posted on Sep 01, 2009

“If You Have Tires, You Should Have This”

The Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless, is a must have if you own anything with tires.  This unit is light weight, portable, and powerful.  This inflator can be run off of a rechargeable battery, household electrical socket, or a vehicle power outlet (12V).  It quiet for an aircompressor/inflator.  It does not jump all around all over the floor when in use.  The nice features include storage for your hose, which is a great length at two feet, storage for the two power supplies, and storage three nozzle adapters which is included with the unit.  Another nice feature...

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Posted on Jun 19, 2009

“Craftsman convenience and quality.”

Very useful and convenant. All you have to do is keep it charged. I live on a small farm and tinker with toys of the grown-up type,this is a time -saver.
Posted on May 03, 2010

“Craftsman?”

Craftsmen need tools to work when they are supposed to. Craftsmen take things apart when they don't to see why. Compressor worked OK until valve in compressor head fell apart and siezed unit. Took apart to fix but it turns out there are no replacement parts available so you throw out a $50 "emergency" tool for lack of a 10 cent replacement part. Won't be replacing with another Craftsman unit.
Posted on May 10, 2009

“Pending”

I recently received this unit as a gift and have not really put it through its paces yet. However, it is noisy in compressor mode but I plan on using it only to keep car tires inflated as optimum measure for fuel economy and tire safety. I have searched for years (off and on) for a reasonably priced domestic compressor that would operate from house or auto voltage with the flip of a switch all to no avail. My father-in law had one of that type back in the early 1970s. If Sears had one available, I would probably buy it with no qualms because I've had generally good luck with Sears/Craftsman products.... read full review »
Posted on Aug 18, 2008

“Long Life”

I have no idea what I did with the charger but so far that hasn't been a problem. I've used this about 10 times (twice from complete flat tires) over the past several months AFTER losing the charger. Before that, I kept it in the car during the last winter and the previous summer (as well as this one). The battery low indicator is on now but it's still going. I have a slow leak which I've been topping off. Gotta get that fixed. Now to find that charger... I gave it four stars instead of 5 because it's kind of slow, it's pretty loud (although I guess most compressors are loud), and the attachment... read full review »
Posted on Aug 08, 2008

“Very reliable compressor for all my wheelchair & handbike tires.”

This will be my 6th Craftsman rechargeable compressor/inflator one was left behind on vacation, one got seriously dropped and it still worked, but only to about 30 pounds, one was stolen from my garage.  My last two inflators were ldentical to this model which have lasted nearly 10 years. The key is not to follow charging instructions. Once the battery is charged unplug the unit. Do NOT use them more than 10-12 minutes continuously without letting them cool down. DO NOT use as a cell phone charger too often regularly or battery life will suffer. I have really come to rely on these units...

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Posted on Oct 22, 2009

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