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33-Gallon Portable Electric 175 PSI Vertical Air Compressor

Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN 33-Gallon Portable Electric 175 PSI Vertical Air Compressor

3.9
168
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 3.9 out of 5
168 Reviews


66% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

This air compressor received mixed reviews. On the positive side, customers found it to be powerful, well-built, and relatively quiet. The large tank size and high pressure capacity made it suitable for various workshop tasks. However, some users reported issues with the design, such as the difficult-to-access moisture drain valve. There were also complaints about air leaks, regulator problems, and slower-than-expected recovery time. Opinions on the noise level were divided, with some finding it quiet and others reporting it became very loud over time. Overall, while many customers recommended the compressor as a good value, they advised potential buyers to inspect it carefully and be prepared to address any issues.

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168 Customer Reviews

You can't loose buying craftsman

Would Recommend

Works great

May 6, 2026
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Very professional I am very satisfied

Would Recommend

Delivery on time nice job

May 3, 2026
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No quality control

Would Not Recommend

Today is 03/16/26, Air Compressor was delivered last week, waited until Sat. to un-box it. Got it out of the box and plugged it in. All I could hear was air leaking. The line from the motor that goes to the tank was leaking in two places. Got that tightened up, still hearing air leaking. One of the quick couplings was bad and leaking out of the end that you plug in the air hose. Swapped it out with one from the unit I was replacing. Still leaking air, under the plastic cover over the moto...

March 16, 2026
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For the price good

Would Recommend

For the price is better than DeWalt prices it's not quiet like the what but I mean it gets the job done better than the dewalt no lie and a bigger tank and 5.1 at 90 psi Just can't beat it for the price as the DeWalt l

March 9, 2026
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Compressor

Would Recommend

Nice compressor for shop needs

January 25, 2026
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Poor quality control.

Would Not Recommend

This compressor replaced a craftsman of similar size that I had for 23 years. It was shipped with the wrong pressure switch installed and would not cycle off before the pressure relief valve would pop off.I had to get the manufacturer to mail me 7h3vcorrect switch so that i could fix it myself, i hope i can get another 20 plus years or more from this one. I seriously question their Quality control.

November 12, 2025
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Sorry I bought it

Would Not Recommend

It's billed as a quiter air compressor. I've been around a lot of compressors, and I can say it's not that much quiter than others. Here's the thing, though. If it's quiter, it should be no surprise that it will take a little longer to recharge. We can accept that, as long as it's quiter, not such a noisy racket. THIS one, however, is not much quiter and it takes FOREVER to recharge., much longer than most compressors. Just give me a regular compressor if you're gonna assault my senses this wa...

November 9, 2025
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It’s a great machine after certain mods

Would Recommend

This is the second one of these compressors I have owned the first one lasted me 12 years so I figured why not just get another one of these if I can get that much out of it it’s worth the investment. It seems as though a great deal of these machines have problems with leakage from the factory that has been the case on both of the machines I have owned mine leaked at the entrance to the tank coming from the motor, so I had to take that apart and clean the threads and put new Teflon tape. it’s an...

October 31, 2025
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Waste of $$$ - bad welds

Would Not Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Waste of $$$. After only about 4 years it began leaking due to a crack in a weld on bottom of tank. That's very poor craftsmanship. Don't waste your money on anything from Craftsman that has a motor/engine - those tools are garbage.

October 29, 2025

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Hello, JMCAD. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. I am sorry that you had a negative experience with Portable Electric Air Compres...

CraftsmanOctober 30, 2025

Very poor compressor

Would Not Recommend

Very disappointing compressor cycled twice then quit

October 17, 2025
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Lowes did a great job... Again! The air compressor showed up mounted to a pallet. Using their portable loading dock, they slipped it in the back of my pickup while I stood back and watched. Great guys and a friendly encounter. Nice work!

October 17, 2025
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It's defective

Would Not Recommend

It is defective. It won't generate more than 110 PSI of pressure despite being rated at 175 PSI. It just keeps running. It is being repaired under warranty, but a brand new item should be tested at the factory to ensure it works.

June 3, 2025
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Air compressor

Would Recommend

So far it does exactly what I wanted it to do

May 21, 2025
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