Latest reviews about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

barbcintexas says "outlasted warranty but that was about it" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

barbcintexas — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:13:41 GMT

We have owned this compressor for 18 months. Worked just fine at first. Tried to use it today and although it makes a great deal of noise and sounds like it is trying hard to work, it actually does nothing more than just make noise. Very disappointing. We own quite a number of other Craftsman products and have been generally pretty happy with them. This has certainly not proven to be upto the standard that we had expected.

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njfuzzy says "switch brok" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

njfuzzy — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:51:21 GMT

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....

pauldeg says "Overpriced junk" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

pauldeg — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 04:58:58 GMT

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

Complete and utter junk.

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bella446 says "Okay for basic inflating" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

bella446 — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:02:25 GMT

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

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Mongocherry says "INDISPENSABLE FOR BASIC INFLATING" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

Mongocherry — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 00:45:48 GMT

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 fuses. I can't find the problem and Sears does not repair equipment like this--so it's now a useless garage paperweight. I thought Craftsman made better products, and that Sears would at least offer repairs.

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Dornt says "Craftsman convenience and quality." about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

Dornt — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:31:41 GMT

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.

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budlange says "Very satisfied. Have had 2 of them. Each lasted 7 years plus." about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

budlange — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:07:08 GMT

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 on my old pickup. I took it on trips everywhere and helped a lot of people out of jams. I purchased the second one on December 26, 2002. This one also had a lot of use and finally burnt out in February of 2010. After this failure, I finally read the warning printed on the bottom of the unit, stating that the unit should be stopped after 5 minutes to prevent it from overheating. I can't count the number of times I ran it beyond 5 minutes.

Replacing the battery has never been a concern. I'm amazed at how infrequently I had to charge it. I guess I might complain about the battery, if I wanted to take one out of the second pump, which I still have, and save it as a spare for the next one.

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flgailann says "Awesome to have on hand" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

flgailann — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:26:41 GMT

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 have to PAY for their air. To me, is a must-have....

mrtoolspro says "Five years or more perfect service." about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

mrtoolspro — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:49:17 GMT

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.

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TokenGimp says "Very reliable compressor for all my wheelchair & handbike tires." about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

TokenGimp — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:04:00 GMT

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 as they are very dependable. I inflate my wheelchair tires regularly to 100PSI and higher for my racing chair tires. The gauge is fairly accurate. and at a race we filled dozens of tires on a full charge w/o any loss of energy. I'm buying my third one in 15 years. The compressor is still good, but to replace battery the unit must be dismantled. I'll take the old one apart after I get my...

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upacreek says "love my charger but a tenant swiped my AC charging unit!" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

upacreek — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:05:08 GMT

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

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jeeperpilot says "If You Have Tires, You Should Have This" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

jeeperpilot — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:05:39 GMT

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 includes a quick connect/disconnect for the high pressure air hose. There is a built in pressure gauge that is easy to read. If you are not ready for an actual air compressor then this unit is for you. Every home/vehicle owner should invest into a unit like this. This would be perfect for emergencies as it is portable, and does not take forever to inflate something either. Remember...

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delos2 says "Craftsman?" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

sears-feed — Sun, 10 May 2009 23:45:07 GMT

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....

MulberryBank says "It is all about maintaining it's battery" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

sears-feed — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 02:00:04 GMT

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!...

JAMESHOP says "5 stars" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

sears-feed — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:30:05 GMT

I HAD THIS UNIT FOR AT LEAST 10 YEARS AND IT WAS A FANTASTIC PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. I KEPT IT IN MY CAR AND ONLY HAD TO RE-CHARGE IT A FEW TIMES PER YEAR. MY UNIT JUST CRAPPED OUT AFTER SO MANY YEARS AND I AM DELIGHTED TO SEE THAT I CAN STILL PURCHASE THE SAME MACHINE....

Tootsie1 says "Craftsman 12V Air Compressor/Inflator,Rechargeabl" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

sears-feed — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:00:05 GMT

Bought this item a few months ago for the purpose of inflating automobile tires, basketballs and bicycle tires. We have used it and love it!! It is people friendly which means it is very easy to use. It is quiet, mobile and gets the job done. I would recommend it to anyone who is tired of paying for air and getting frustrated in the process. The item I am referring to is product number 02875116000....

JoinNRA says "Super Handy..." about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

sears-feed — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:45:05 GMT

Has worked flawlessly for almost 2 years. Bought 2 more as presents; will buy another for my other car. A valve adapter that needs to be applied carefully may be the cause of other users' complaints regarding pump/motor failure: attach it incorrectly and air won't reach the tire; only the hose inflates. This will fry a motor on the first try! 6-years of selling battery operated devices has proven to me that almost no one applies the initial charge properly. I followed the instructions to the letter and only need to charge mine every 6 MONTHS! I inflate tires in 4 cars, weekly....

Flobaby says "Do Not buy this" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

sears-feed — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:03 GMT

I got this air compressor as a Christmas gift from a member of my family in 2007 It was a product I really looked forward to where as I would not have to plug it in when using. As it turns out, this is absolutely the worse Craftsman product that I have EVER used. I have used it twice and charged it up each time. The unit will not charge up. If you get this compressor you will have to charge it up all the time even if you do not use it . I have never been as disatisfied and disapointed with any product, as I have been with this unit. I'll get a real replacement. It won't be another of these though."...

blackbird says "very good compressor" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

sears-feed — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:45:53 GMT

I've had this compressor for about 8 yrs and it just died. used it a lot for pumping up tires on 4 cars. would recommend this compressor to anyone. have had 2 compressor/jump starters since then and both have went out in less than 6 months. will be going back tommarrow to get another one....

Anonymous says "Pending" about Craftsman 12 volt Air Compressor/Inflator, Rechargeable/Cordless

sears-feed — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:00:03 GMT

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....