Craftsman Professional 60 Gallon Air Compressor, 3.1 RHP, Vertical Tank, Oil Lube

Lets see things for what there are. For all of the people boo-hooing about the performance of the compressor remember it?s a $600 compressor! I know the ad always seems to say ?$730 on sale for . . .? Each time I?ve looked I?ve seen $600 or so therefore it?s a $600 compressor. I picked mine up new for $446 so there you go. Not a display or scratch and dent if you?re wondering. One just has to be patience and the deals will come. For those that want high(er) performance then spend the money. Nice compressors that have high output, quick recovery, low vibration, heavier construction and the like are going to start at nearly twice the price of this one. Names like Quincy, IR, BelAire and such are well over $1000 for a two stage, 60 gallon tank compressor. Their motors are 5 hp and above. Now there are lemons and things do break for no good reason. It sounds like the warranty should have taken care of most of those that suffered so.

We have a small door shop and have been using Craftsman compressors (33 gal) for several years.   When a motor siezed up we decided to up the game with a larger cap. compressor runing 220v.   Price was right and the company was solid... however, we have retuned the first because of an air leak and rattling sounds from the pistons.   The second one is leaking also and rattles even more.  It's a shame that we can no longer rely on Craftsman for quality products.   We had a service technician come to our business to look at the first one.   LOOK at it was all he did.   "Get it replaced" was his comment.  He did grumble while looking over the compressor "how am I gona find it?" - meaning the leak.

Lesson learned.  Will most likely keep this compressor for a few more days as the tech. is coming back with some "parts".   But I'm thinking that this is going back and we will buy something with more quality behind the name.

Shame that you can no longer expect Craftsman Quality.