Buying a new air compressor can be challenging but enjoyable all at the same time. The challenging part is knowing what brand of air compressor is going to be reliable for you down the road or easy to fix if something happens.
Choosing from all the brands of air compressors depends on how much you want to spend. A Craftsman Professional 27 gallon, 2 stage upright air compressor is a very popular tank to own and is typically given rave reviews. The Craftsman “brand”, is usually known for their fine craftsmanship, price and quality. In most parts of the country you can find the Craftsman brand at Sears and they are good for taking care of your compressor if something ever happens.
There are many questions that you need to ask yourself before buying an air compressor including-
How much are you going to use it? How much air do you need? How much space do you have in your garage? Many air compressors don’t take up much room but that is something that you need to consider before making your purchase.
The top rated compressor is Porter-Cable. The company has been in business since 1906 so they known a thing or two about how the air compressors have changed over the past 100 years. The most popular model that is manufactured by the company is the C2002-WK. This oil-less pancake compressor is offered with 13-piece accessory kit. Porter-Cable C1010 is another popular model. This trim compressor weighs only 23 pounds that makes it easy to transport.
The next most popular manufacturer is Makita. Makita has also introduced heavy-duty power tools that come with AVT, that make the vibration ratings of the tools are much lower than comparable products. In February 1981, Makita launched their first air compressor, the AC6001. The AC6001 has became one of the most used air compressor all over the world. The MAC700 can be considered as their most popular air compressor today.
In many cases families just don’t have the extra money to purchase a new air compressor and their air compressor can be fixed and Air Compressor Parts and Service PA can help.
