Craftsman 12V Portable Inflator
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Craftsman 12V Portable Inflator Reviews


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2.38 of 5 (by 26 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 28% of reviewers recommend (7 out of 26)

Pros
  • compact (2)
  • good bike pump (2)
Cons
  • not for auto tires (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

“Great for bikes”

We just bought this so that we could use it for our bikes. We just started biking again and are in our 50's and late 60's. Didn't want to have to pump up our tires manually. Got a small adapter for the road bike from our local bike shop. This has worked great. We use it every couple of days to keep the... read full review »
Posted on Oct 19, 2008
Most Helpful Critical Review

“Good for adding air - not good for filling up”

I bought this to inflate bicycle tires. For that it worked really well. When my car tire went flat ( I mean all the way flat), I used this to pump it up and it burned up the motor. I owned it for about 4 years before it burned up. Probably would have lasted longer had I not pumped up the car tire. For...

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Posted on Sep 19, 2010

Craftsman 12V Portable Inflator Reviews

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“Not durable”

When I think Craftsman, I think of longevity, quality and value. I have used this product for a few years to inflate auto tires exclusively. It has been seldom used over the years since purchased. Today, while wrapping the cord to place the unit back into the box the metal pin and spring in the 12 volt plug fell out. While the plug could be opened for repair, there was no way the metal pin could be reattached to the electrical connector ring. I would consider this product poorly made, possibly even defective but way past the warranty period.

Although not super expensive ($24.99), I would expect...

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Posted on Mar 28, 2010

“reliable and accurate”

Have owned this for over 8 years to check and fill car tires.Excellent product
Posted on Oct 09, 2010

“Stay away and do not buy”

Not reliable.
Posted on Jul 29, 2010

“Do Not Buy It”

Was good while it worked - less than a year. Do not recommend.
Posted on Jun 27, 2009

“Light duty”

Don't waste your money on this air compressor. We used this one to occasionally air up bicycle and car tires and it didn't last a year.
Posted on Mar 19, 2009

“good for me”

i know a lot of reviews are either fair or poor, but i have had this item for over a year now and have had no problems with it. inflates quickly with a 3300 lb car.
Posted on Oct 07, 2008

“DO NOT BUY”

After a year of light duty use keeping two cars' tires inflated, compressor quit working. It quit while inflating a 60 psi spare tire. Don't know if it was the pressure or the duration that killed it, but both were within specified range. Junk.
Posted on Sep 23, 2008

“Not Dependable”

We have a Craftsman 250 Model No. 9 15052 Air Compressor. After a year of light car tire use it started smoking and quit. I took it apart and the moror was fine but the compressor was not. Do not recommend you waste your money.
Posted on Jan 03, 2009

“My Review”

Plain and simple. I have only used it maybe 5 times in the past year. Went to plug it in and its not working anymore. All I hear is a whine.
Posted on Jan 06, 2008

“craftsman 12 volt inflator”

excplent value, good for keeping in car for quick inflation jobs.
Posted on Sep 27, 2010

“Everyone should carry this in their cars!”

This compressor is the "little train that could." :) This is a vital piece of equipment to carry in your car. If you're on the road or away from home and you have a flat tire (which happens a lot today), this little compressor is the perfect solution. It takes up almost no room. With a little time, it'll get you rolling again - important, especially if you don't have access to a phone/cell phone.
Posted on May 20, 2007

“Poor performance and zero reliability”

This product is made for small items, not heavy duty items as the package suggests. My children's bikes, soccer ball, basketball, etc. - Do not attempt to inflate any vehicle tires over 14" as this product will over heat after approximately 10 minutes, which they tell you not to use it for any longer than that, but regardless this product does not meet the Craftsman nameplate that other products by the same have maintained. We initially thought that the product was faulty, so I brought it back to Sears for an exchange and then I got the other one and attempted to inflate my wife's 16" tire which... read full review »
Posted on May 07, 2007

“Defective pump”

The first time I used the pump, the metal chuck on it clamped on to the tire rubber tip so hard it would not come off after I finished pumping the tire. Four people tried for 2 days to get it off the tire unsuccessfully and we finally had to cut the hose to get it detached from the tire. Once we did, the clamp fell off. Needless to say, I think this item should be taken off the shelves and never sold to the public again. It caused my family undue stress unable to use our car for 2 days.
Posted on Apr 11, 2007

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