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Customer Reviews for California Air Tools 10 Gal. 2.0 HP Ultra Quiet and Oil-Free Electric Air Compressor

Internet #206644539

Model #10020C

Store SKU #1001624659

  • Designed as one of the quietest air compressors in the industry
  • Oil-Free Pump 3000 hours before service
  • Wheels for easy transporting

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  • 4.6
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  • 89% recommend this product
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Compressor makes 96db of noise
After couple month of use compressor got extremely loud. When contacted consumer service I got one response then ignored. Horrible costumer service and really crappy product, I would strongly recommend Mikita or some other real company.
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    Had a minor issue with the new compressor but their customer service in San Diego was great. Issue resolved and working as expected. Very much like the lower noise level.
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    Dead after 3 years of light use
    I Bought the predecesser to this model model (10020SQ) in 2019. It's the exact same unit with a new model number. It died after three years of light use. I tried alll of the recommendations on the internet, with no luck. I called California Air Tools and a recording said that if it's out of warranty that I should "look up a compressor repair company on the internet". Thanks a lot!
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      Quiet, easy to assemble and holds sitting pressure extremely well! Very satisfied with my purchase.
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      I really like this little compressor. Works as it should....
      I really like this little compressor. Works as it should. I just have an impact wrench to remove and mount flat tires on my service vans, fill low tires, and remove dust off of surfaces in my shop.
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      Really wanted to love it, but...
      My friend has the same compressor and I decided to purchase one for my garage.The good things are true. It's quiet (but not Ultra) and works for light nailing, dust blowing, a bit of grinding, an non-extended use. But here's the thing. Brand new, out of the box, it doesn't hold pressure. It drops 15 lbs per hour. In 2 hours it bleeds 30 lbs of pressure. Overnight, it zeros. A pancake compressor from another retailer held 90lbs for a week. A compressor that can't store compressed air - that's a failure. Fixing the problem means me diagnosing each potential leak point and tighten or teflon tape. Or return for a refund.
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        The assembly was simple , the auto drain sits a...
        The assembly was simple , the auto drain sits a bit further out from the base so care needs taken while moving the tank around to keep from hitting it. Pressure builds fine and the motor is definitely with the lower db range as advertised.
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        I bought this to complement my California Air 2.0 gallon....
        I bought this to complement my California Air 2.0 gallon. It is just as quiet as the little one, and fully pressurizes really quick. It is easy to move around. This is a perfect option for more advanced home/personal use.
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        Awesome compressor. Fast delivery...
        Awesome compressor. Fast delivery
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        Well made , nicely packaged for shipping , does what it rated for , I recommend it highly
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        • Recommended
        The compressor is as I had expected. It would...
        The compressor is as I had expected. It would be easier to move about if larger wheels were installed. Also it would be nice if air hose hooks were placed on the unit.
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        Manufacturer does not honor their warranty
        I bought this compressor and the pressure safety kept popping on my first use. The manufacturer had me take it apart over the phone and adjust it but it only lasted a month or so and the noise level began increasing. I contacted the manufacturer for warranty repair and they said it was normal wear and tear so it would not be covered. This manufacturer doesn't honor their warranty and if they consider a repair after 6 months normal wear and tear their product is complete trash.
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          Small, quiet, looks to be well made.
          It seems to have pretty decent capacity in a small package. It's much, much quieter than my old compressor that died. The vertical tank is nice since it takes up less space. It seems like the build quality is good. All in all, I'm pleased with it so far.
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          Auto drain is loud
          Not gonna lie, unit is a nice compressor and quiet. But the auto drain is giving me PTSD. Goes off randomly and makes me jump everytime. Kind of dangerous if you're doing something that requires your full attention in close proximity.
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            Been working perfect for what my needs are. Very...
            Been working perfect for what my needs are. Very quiet!!
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            Overall, I really like this compressor. It does take longer...
            Overall, I really like this compressor. It does take longer than expected to recover when the tank is depleted. Very quiet!
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            The Little Compressor that Could...
            This compressor packs a punch in a small package. Very well built, excellent packaging and is assembled south of the border vs in Asia. Noise factor is amazingly quiet and access to controls and gauges are right in front for easy viewing and operation. I do not regret my purchase one bit and as a matter of fact, am contemplating purchasing another two for my production area. Definitely a great buy!!
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            The little compressor that DOES!
            I got this to replace a portable pancake compressor for around the house tasks. This excels at everything I need it to do - inflate tires, kids toys, blow dust around the shop, small painting tasks, and general repair. I've used it with nail guns, pneumatic wrenches, paint sprayers, etc. While it may not be as fast as a larger compressor, the recovery time is minimal. The tank size, for me anyway, is perfect. It's easily portable if I need it out of the garage but provides plenty of air for most quick tasks. If the compressor does kick in, it is SUPER quiet and effective. It's no louder than a typical conversation. I like having the dual connectors on the front. I have one connected to my air hose and the other one will connect to an air piping system I'm installing. This provides flexibility depending on my needs. Overall I'm quite happy with the compressor. Assembly was a cinch and it has met all of my needs easily.
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            • Recommended
            Nice and quiet operation. Seems to power my impact...
            Nice and quiet operation. Seems to power my impact and other tools reasonably well.
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              Ultra quiet makes a difference when working in m garage....
              Ultra quiet makes a difference when working in m garage. Good throughput when using air tools. Seems well built. Inconvenient Tal drain location.
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                  The compressor worked well to blow out the sprinkler system....
                  The compressor worked well to blow out the sprinkler system.
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                    After moving into a town home/condo, I had to...
                    After moving into a town home/condo, I had to say goodbye to my Dewalt 15 gallon tank air compressor. Great as it was, I didn’t have the space in my garage to build an enclosure with sound board to quiet the extremely loud beast down. This air compressor replaced that one, it’s smaller, much quieter ( only 68-70 db from about 10 feet away. Bottom line, it’s quiet enough. You can’t hear it from outside the garage. And it doesn’t vibrate the walls like my Dewalt did. If you live in condo like me with a shared wall, this is will do. And you’ll keep the neighbors happy as well. Also, I’m a wood worker so I am constantly using the air nozzle to blow off dust, no problem there either, plenty of power/good recovery….. Great little compressor!
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                      Super impressed with compressor quiet operation fills tank fast use it for automotive whatever the battery operated tools can't handle
                      Super impressed 5 star
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