California Air Tools 10020CHAD Ultra Quiet & Oil-Free 2.0 Hp, 10.0 Gal. Steel Tank Air Compressor with Auto Drain Valve

The compressor is very quite. The excess air release at the bottom is louder than the motor. Dont let the compact size fool you. Actually the size is an asset since it fits in any corner of your garage. Just make sure you have a long hose, at least 50 to 100 since the compressor have no wheels plus is kind of heavy. I use it with my tire impact wrench, staple and nail gun, spray paint small areas and sander. This little guy can do it all. Dont forget to add a dryer and filter for Floridas humid climate.

I ordered two different California Air Tools compressors and this compressor came in damaged. It looked like it was dropped or something. It was scratched and the valve in the bottom was broken off. We didnt get around to installing this one for two weeks but when we contacted California Air Tools they immediately sent out parts to fix the broken pieces. I give their support an A+.

Extremely well packaged. Exactly as advertised. Amazon delivery was excellent. Awesome compressor.

Noise level

It is a pretty well built compressor. It works as advertised.

The auto drain will make you jump. It need not: tune the flow down with a needle valve. For a few bucks, bothersome LOUD periodic noise gone. With that revision, this is a good compressor. After a few days of minimal use, a leak formed at the threaded port at the tank top to the solenoid valve. Probably Teflon tape will fix it, but I am disappointed it wasn’t air tight and bombproof from factory.

This is the perfect air compressor to use at home for the do it yourselfers, its super quiet and works great!

Great for shop in full and quiet community

So far so good, much quieter than my old one. Love the automatic water bleed on the tank.

Super super quiet! Has a quick recovery time. Overall really happy with it. I just wish it wasn’t limited to about 140psi