Customer Reviews for Husky 20-Gal. Electric Air Compressor-DISCONTINUED

I have had the misfortune of having to repair one of these units multiple times. It is designed poorly in every way and I dread having to work on it. Even if it cost half the price it would not be worth it when it fails. I got it free and it was not worth the price. I've had to replace the belt twice and it is an exercise in frustration. The belt itself is very expensive, most likely because it breaks the most often. I could list all the design flaws, but it will suffice to say that this thing is a piece of junk and you should look elsewhere.

This is over all a really good compressor, the reason I only gave it 3 stars is because when I tried to use it for my impact gun to change my tires it wouldn't even loosen the lug nuts. This isn't the best if you're trying to use mechanical air tools, but it has worked great for my home construction needs. It performs really well with all of my nail guns and staple guns as well as using it to put air in a car tire.

Arrived on time, there were a few scratches but what do you expect from a refurbished. After first inspection there was a small leak by the quick release. I took the piece off and put some plummer tape on and it was good as new. Still running strong, only piece that broke was the one wheel and that was working it to hard. Other than that this compressor helped build my house, it hasn't gave up yet.

I too was hesitant to buy this item after reading some negative reviews, but I ordered it anyway as I knew HD would stand behind it. I've only had it a few weeks and used it to fill some tires, but so far, it's performed fine. The only nit I have is probably my fault. I didn't see the instructions buried at the bottom of the box until after I put it together. On the positive side, I didn't need the instructions to put it together. Pretty simple and straightforward.

I've had nothing but problems since it showed up on my door step. First it was just placed in a box with no support, both tire were in pieces. Then thier was a air leak, then the pressure switch broke, then I replaced the switch, then the 1/4 air line broke on the other end. After fixing that the pressure switch started leaking air, and yes all fittings were tight. Poor quality.

The Husky 20 gallon portable air compressor is a great value. You can't beat the price. It is noisy but with a 20 gallon tank the motor rarely runs. Very satisfied!

It sounded as if everything was going to work ok for 10 minutes, it was pressuring up and then the sound of the compressor changed like something broke and air leaked and it did not pressurize any more. I'll say go for a better air compressor pay the extra money so you don't waste your time like I did.

work great fast air recovery the best compressor i'vr owned

Can't beat the value. Received 3 days after ordering. I don't want to jinx it, but so far it has performed well. It is not as fast at filling the tank as my old twin piston belt-driven compressor, but you can't beat the value. Refurbished unit--looked, smelled and ran like brand new.

Thanks to all who reviewed before me. The reviews helped me decide to purchase. The unit I received only had two real problems that needed addressing. First, the cut-off pressure was at 139psi, not 155psi. The "cut-in" pressure was at 110psi instead of 125psi. (cut-in is the pressure it cuts back on at as pressure is bled out of tank). I called customer service and they said I could return compressor, or they could ship me a pressure switch. I chose to get a switch since I like tinkering with stuff. When I took the cover off to replace switch(need looooong + screwdriver for cover screws) I saw that the pressure is adjustable on the switch. All I needed to do was adjust the pressure by turning the bolt there... new switch not needed. The only other thing I had to get shipped was a replacement drain valve. The handle was broken on the original one. It takes about 3 days for pressure to leak off from 155psi down to 80 on my unit, but these are not meant to hold pressure full-time. That leak rate is good enough for me. My unit did have some rusty water in tank, and had been repainted in spots, but they did put new stickers on it during refurb. Overall, it was worth the 40-60 dollars savings vs new, since I don't mind putting a few minutes into it and waiting for replacement parts. If you expect it to arrive looking perfectly new, and you don't/can't deal with putting a little work into it, you may be disappointed.

Shipping was very fast. Fits my home shop perfectly. I like it a lot Thanks

Fast service, good compressor that builds pressure and holds it well. Doesn't even look used. Great price. Hope its durability is as good as it started.

The compressor quit working after two days of use. The On/Off switch never worked on it and i couldnt turn it off until it was to 130psi plus. It would pressure up to around 100 psi quick but would take for ever to go anywhere above 100 psi.

After a very short time the compressor came loose and rattled. I resecured it down, then the cooling can broke and broke the plastic housing.

Honestly I wanted the Dewalt. When I looked online it said you might like this...so I clicked. I was very surprsied at the price. I ordered immediately. I run a paint buisness from my home painting motorcycles. This keeps up with my HVLP no problem. also keeps up with my DA and mini polisher. I don't go full tilt like one painting a car would but this compressor is more than adequate for the home DIY person. Only complaint is it is slightly noisy compared to the dewalt. but considering the savings I can buy about 3,000 sets of ear plugs with my extra money.

This product performs well, however, the quality of the "Reconditioning" is poor. Plastic bezel around gauges is cracked in two places and the tank was repainted in a slightly different color and in a very poor manner. (Paint is already flaking off) Also, some decals are peeling off. Granted, the cosmetic slopiness does not affect performance, however, more care needs to be taken in the process of refurbishing. In addition, the hardware necessary to install the wheels and rubber snubber would not fit the axles. I had to buy the hardware to complete the assembly. Not the quality one would expect from The Home Depot. I would cautiously recommend this product. Quality control needs to be improved.

Refurbished but excellent product, mint condition with minor scratches. Purchased from Homedepot.com at $180. Easy set up. Very powerful when I attached to my Kobalt 350lbs impact wrench (although it was rated as 6CFM@90PSI). I also used it to winterize my sprinkler system, it did the job very well. A little bit noisy, but OK for me.

Great product great price and shipping was right on time.

great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

good quality and good services, always buying from Homedepot. I trust Homedepot

Right out of the box, plugged in, and NOTHING! Did NOT WORK right out of the box, loaded the heavy thing in the car and took it to my local store for refund.

For the price it's a great compressor. A little noisey, but that's to be expected. Only problem I had was that there was water (rusty) in the tank when delivered.

If you like a air compressor that is missing parts, gauges all cock eyed, shroud not on properly this is perfect for you. SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY AND BUY A NEW ONE!!! I spent 2 hours fixing everything that they couldnt

seems to work ok, takes longer than expected to build max pressure

I was disappointed that when I ordered it online, my order was accepted, but the next day was informed out of stock. I would rather know right away that it was not available. After a week I contacted customer service to find out what the status was. Luckily, it arrived in 2 weeks which is when I really needed it. Shipping was free. Saved $40 over new in store. No accessories, so had to buy rubber hose and I also bought 17 piece accessory kit. Like other reviews, it arrived with some dents and was merely painted over. I don't mind. It was packed well however, so dents were not from shipment. It is noisy, as is apparently the nature of this style of unit, but builds up pressure relatively quickly. So far I have only used it once, with a 3-in-1 nailgun, and it worked great. I turned it on only as to build up 100psi pressure, the max the nail gun would allow, and turned it off until it needed more pressure again. That way I wouldn't have to listen to the noise as it would constantly be turning on and off. As far as I can tell, the gauges are accurate, and no air leaks. I don't normally read manuals, but since I have no experience here, I actually read it. The one helpful tip was to release the air valve at the end of the job to release moisture inside the tank to avoid rust. Good advice. It also has a nice large knob to control the output pressure, easy to use. I have never bought a Husky produce before, but I am impressed. Since I am an occasional DIY guy, it was a little heavy to load and unload in by SUV, but I still like the capacity.

I've only had the compressor for a short time and used it about 10 times. So far It works perfect. The 20gal. is just the right size for all my general shop jobs and takes up minimal space. However, being a reconditioned unit I'm still leery. I've had other 're-con' items with a 1-year warranty that have died right on schedule on the 367th day. Hopefully this one will last a long time. At the price, give it a try.

I bought this compressor to use in a small woodworking shop. It easily handles all of my pneumatic nailers. The only con, it is very noisy.

Very happy with the compressor so far. Handles all my air tools!!

After reading some of the other reviews on this compressor and the condition it came in for some people I was naturally skeptical. I figured I would give it a shot because it met the requirements for the pressure/siphon feed spray gun I purchased. Right out of the box it doesn't look beat up and it came with everything to get it up and running. The only problem I encountered right away was the coupler for the hose leaked air, but this was a cheap easy fix. I would highly suggest draining the tank after the first fill I had a lot of rusty water in the tank. I use an in-line filter for painting anyway but you wouldn't want rusty water in any tool you plan to use. Overall I'm pleased with the product and its condition, I don't know if I would get lucky twice and receive this good of a unit again but in my opinion its worth one shot at least.

So Far ... So Good - Shipped fast and actually a good deal for the $$.