Customer Reviews

DEWALT D55153 15 Amp 1-Horsepower 4 Gallon Oiled Twin Hot Dog Compressor

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This bad boy will do the work of a much larger compressor. It will easily run several guns on a framing crew or even a roofing crew. The HP rating is a little misleading compared to other compressors. 2 HP isn't max , it's continuous. I have one of these (Emglo 2HP) that's been abused and used hard for several years now with no problems ,only good dependable air. I highly recommend it. If I could change one thing I would make it quieter.

Recovery time was very good when using a framing nailer. Using a blowgun for cleaning was ok. Acceptable noise level. Used on a 100' extention cord off a 15 amp circuit, with no problems. I'm very pleased with it. Looking forward to many years of use in my shop.

I use this with my Paslode; 16 Gauge and Framing nailers, I hang then trim doors, sometimes rebuild sills and headers. I also do various trim/frame carpentry on other projects.

If you are worried about changing the oil its only once a year!
If you are worried about operating on a slope, i have always found a flat spot to locate it in, even roofers leave theirs on the ground, just put on more hose. Who wants to carry this up a ladder anyway?!

I would never buy an air compressor without a user serviceable airfilter!
I would never buy one of those oil less types

Bought this and use it daily. Has worked out fine, no problems. Low noise levels and short run time with good useable capacity. Very well built.

More air and very quiet compared to the porta cable I previously owned, although some what heavier. The porta cable was a toy compared to this Dewalt. I've read reviews where people complained that their product was damaged in shipment, but mine was perfect and I got it in 2 days even though I went super saver shipping. I am well pleased with the product and the service.

This is a very compact, efficient compressor. However, it shipped with oil and the instructions were a little confusing regarding the total quantity of oil that should be in the machine. Also, Tool Crib did not honor their "low price guarantee"....

Great Compressor - Good Balance, not to noisey, Well protected for construction Handling. A very strong runner for all day use.

Product performed flawless during 3 days of flooring installation supplying air to a floor nailer and a finish nailer. Easy to break-in, easy to use. A bit more information on what is included would be helpful for future customers. A standard threaded single connection is all that is provided (perhaps I did not look close enough at the photos/literature) - no quick connects installed on this product. A quick trip to the local tool store and an hour is all that was required to remedy the situation.

This compressor kicks out the overload on cold start ups. With an ambient temperature of 70 degrees and above I don't expect difficulties with start up, but I have to re-set the overload 5 to 6 times with the tanks empty. I had this identical compressor before (it was stolen) and I never had a problem with start-up unless it was below freezing.

I am quite disapointed with this item.

This compressor does the basics well - compress air. The issues that I have are in the design of the unit.

1. The bleed valve location is on the back of the unit next to the compressor motor, which makes it hard to access and there's burn potential for hands.

2. The pressure gauge is behind the carry handle so vision is obstructed.

3. The output pressure control valve is tight behind the carry handle.

4. The hose connection faces the compressor motor rather than the front.

It does the basics without complaint.