Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT D55168R Heavy Duty 15-Gallon Portable Workshop Compressor

by DEWALT

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT D55168R Heavy Duty 15 Gallon Heavy Duty Wheeled Portable Workshop Compressor

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 99 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0012FKJAI
• Item model number: D55168R
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #156,826 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buy a new one instead, May 26, 2010

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Bill Seward (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT D55168R Heavy Duty 15-Gallon Portable Workshop Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

Two weeks ago, I purchased this item from BrandNewEngines. It was supposed to be factory reconditioned to new specs. Somehow, I doubt it. It arrived in a beat-up box, packed with various random pieces of broken styrofoam in a vain attempt to keep it in one place in the box. Judging from the wear on the wheels, this thing had been used for a while--the date on the tank was 2008, which puts this compressor nearing 2 years old. Who knows how many hours are on it.

To make matters worse, after unpacking the unit , I hooked it up, hoping it ran better than it looked. It ran, charging the tank. And it ran, and it ran, and it ran. And them the emergency valve vented the excess pressure. Nice. Not only old and beat up, but busted to boot.

I've tried repeatedly to contact the vendor with no luck. They seem to specialize in ignoring emails and ducking phone calls. Since they are an "external supplier", Amazon won't help with this issue. Something to think about when you buy. I've never had a problem with Amazon that hasn't been made right, and I've never had a problem with a vendor where Amazon does the fulfillment that wasn't made right.

I'll keep trying, but I suspect I've just made a $300 mistake that will not be made right. Learn from it, and just go buy a new one instead.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new compressor, July 2, 2011

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Christopher J. Morel "bugspop1" (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT D55168R Heavy Duty 15-Gallon Portable Workshop Compressor (Tools & Home Improvement)

I received my compressor in good time. I think the reconditioned paint job had something to be desired. Once I had turned the compressor on it filled the tank with air as expected. After the compressor had filled and it shut off I could hear air leaking somewhere. I tracked down the leak and with 1/8th of a turn with a Cresent Wrench the leak was stopped. This leak could have been caused by the truck ride. Overall, I'm very pleased with the compressor.

I had purchased a compressor at Wal-Mart 2 years ago that came with 71pc tool set and the compressor wouldn't run any of the air tools it came with. My new DeWalt Compressor runs all of my tools (not all at once)(Ratchets, Impact Guns, Spray Gun, Die Grinder, Drill, Air Hammer, Nailer, etc...). Sold my old compressor at a Garage sale for $100 an this new compressor cost only $289 (kept the 71pc tool set).