Comments on: Hands-On: Husky’s 26-Gallon Vertical Air Compressor w/6 Tools

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:02:37 +0000

Ok, I just bought my second used Huskey.

I had the 5+ HP 26 gallon before I moved and I loved it (except for the noise).

I just bought another one after our move and It’s the 26 gallone vertical/horizontal model. It’s working well for 175 used.

I have noticed that it might have an issue though.

The pressure seems to peak at about 125 instead of 150.
Sometimes, it only gets to 100 PSI.

Is there an easy regulator switch to replace for this?

Any online manuals as well?

Model: WL650702AJ

Regards,

Tom

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:59:17 +0000

Tommy… I have to say, you left me laughing my butt off.

Next time, record it and send it in to Funnies Home Videos.

I know it’s not what you wanted to hear but I couldn’t help myself.

Tom

By: Jake

Jake — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:35:48 +0000

I own both this compressor and the 19 gallon horizontal compressor. I love them both but they both need brushed. I cannot seem to find the brushes anywhere. Any help? I need my compressors. thanks.

By: Tommy

Tommy — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:13:10 +0000

I bought this compressor a couple of years ago. I’ve never used it for anything but putting air in tires. The last time I tried to use it flames came out of the front of it and it tripped the breaker. Needless to say I am not satisfied with it at all. It seemed like a good deal when I bought it but now I wish I had gone a different route. I bought the lesson so I think it will stick with me for a while.

By: Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Quiet Air Compressor? I Could Use One!

Toolmonger » Blog Archive » Quiet Air Compressor? I Could Use One! — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:02:27 +0000

[...] budget. So that leaves me wondering about compressors like the Campbell Hausfield Quiet Compressor, the Husky that was reviewed here a while back, or this All-Power [...]

By: Jeff Kizer

Jeff Kizer — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:17:06 +0000

Why oh why would anyone buy an oil-less compressor? They are noisy pieces of junk. It makes no differance if this is your first compressor, BUY QUALITY!!! As the old saying goes, You get what you pay for. I see far to many people out there today buying cheap products and expecting them to be first rate. Forget Home Depot, Lowes, and all the mom and pop stores, if you want a great compressor shop someplace like Northern Industrial. And if you want REAL QUALITY, buy a Quincy air compressor. Yes, they are expensive, but you won’t have all the frustration that everyone is talking about on this site. trying to get repairs done or having to eat that one and buy another one. BUY IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!! That alone is totally worth the extxa money…
Live and learn, Die and forget it all !!

By: brad

brad — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:24:13 +0000

I have a a 30 gallon standup husky with the same motor that is in the picture…switch went bad. motor and pump still good. will sell both for $70…obo email me at bandbsmith@att.net

By: andre

andre — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:16:19 +0000

I have a 30 gal husky Quite standup compressor. Used it on and off for 1 year. the drive belt broke and trying to get a new one is a pure pain in the A$$. Bought at Home Depot, they dont carry parts husky don’t list the belt seperate, you have to buy a new motor and pump assembly at about $150…
My advice… DON’T WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED CASH ON TRASH LIKE THIS!!

By: james adams

james adams — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:20:41 +0000

i have a 32 gallon husky compressor and i can’t figure how or what to take off to replace the belt on it, is there anybody that might know of any pointers on replacing it? thanks james

By: GMH

GMH — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:32:30 +0000

Oh Oh, I just picked up the latest version (H1826F Model #) of the Husky 26 Gal 1.5 HP unit @ Home Depot for $199. I have two Audi A4’s/S4 (Twin Turbo’s) and I bought the compressor for general weekend garage use (and because the cars are maintenence intensive to say the least). I haven’t even plugged it in yet, as I was going to run an independent line with it’s own breaker, but after reading all of these posts I’m wondering if I made a mistake. It was on sale and a great buy for my first compressor, but I’d like it to work properly and last just the same. Has anyone bought one recently and had better luck? Or should I just dump this thing back @ the “Depot” cough up some $$ and buy something better? And what would that be for a weekender like me? Any help is appreciated.

By: Stan

Stan — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:35:42 +0000

Anyone that would actually reccommend an oil less compressor obviously hasn’t seen what I have being in the repair business. Oil less compressors are okay for mom and pop to air up a tire once in a while. They ARE NOT meant to run for any lenght of time at all. Then there is the parts problems especially on this brand that could have been built by CH or RIDGID, try getting parts….it is a joke. So if you want to buy CHEAP by this model just remember you get what you pay for, and it doesn’t take up that much room while you wont be using it.

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:55:59 +0000

I have a 32 gallon version of that Husky compressor. It’s actually a Campbell-Hausfeld made unit and the pistion shaft snaped is their a recall on it

By: Cliff

Cliff — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 16:52:37 +0000

My 26 gal vertical Husky was laid down when it was transported on a trailer, it now only will reach about 80 psi and then the motor really struggles and sounds like it is gonna sieze up, I have to manually turn it off. Any ideas on a repair….

By: Mike A

Mike A — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:19:15 +0000

Yes, this is a great AC; however, following a huge paint job my’n required some maintenance and finding parts is nearly impossible. I’ve searched for a new timing belt and had no luck. If anyone knows a part supplier, please advise.

By: acer

acer — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:20:42 +0000

Shirleel, I would take it apart and find where the leak is and try to fix it somehow (replace gasket, glue or silicone it, tighten if loose, etc.) If it’s not fixable then I’d replace it.

By: shirleel72086

shirleel72086 — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:39:38 +0000

I am a widow with a air compressor unit that I bought for my husband several years ago for christmas before he passed away. We built our present home with it and love it, Inow have two helpers in projects, one is 19 and one is 13, they are grandsons. We got out the nail gun to put up paneling and put down flooring, the gun is leaking air around the trigger and wasn’t doing this the last time we used it, can you advise us as to what we can do about this problem so we can continue to use it, thank you widowed grandma

By: Gary

Gary — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 04:59:27 +0000

I just had my Q19 crap out on me today that I bought on 11/7/07. I used it for light work and never at extended periods of time. It’ will no longer build pressure. Home Depot can suck my d1ck. I can’t wait until they file chapter 11 with the rest of the worthless companies that build the crap they sell. When are companies going to start standing behind the $hit they manufacture? I don’t willingly walk into an american run business, drop $200, and hope in a less than a year and a half, I have to do it again. F*ck Husky, f*ck the companies that bought them out, and f*ck Home Depot in their dirty rotten stinkhole.

By: Zathrus

Zathrus — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:48:30 +0000

@mikejengineer:

No, what should make your “not buy” list is oilless compressors. They’re well known for having failures of this nature, and they are not repairable.

Yes, you have to pay more for an oil compressor, and you have to do maintenance, but it’ll last forever.

By: mikejengineer

mikejengineer — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:07:46 +0000

Gregaz Says: Problem, not about this model, but a Husky 6 gallon oilless unit. I have had it for only 1.5 years, only low use at home. Will not build pressure, no leaks so I think problem in cylinder/piston ring. I cannot locate parts and if I cannot will have scrap unit which does not make sense. Anyb ideas

Exact same thing on the same model happened to me today.

Husky has now made my NOT BUY list.
Right there with an oil-less Sears CRAFTSMAN compressor that did the same thing but was used a descent amount.

By: Jack Farrier

Jack Farrier — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:33:15 +0000

I have a Husky WL650703AJ. It stops gaining pressure at 120 psi, but continues to run. At what pressure should it automatically shut off?

By: jeff

jeff — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:49:44 +0000

Parts can be found here. http://www.chpower.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/chSearch_10051_10001_-1

Just do a search for that belt number on that page.

By: Linda Long

Linda Long — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:50:28 +0000

We have the 26 gallon 5.5 hp Model #WL650702AJ, serial #L11/20/03-00868.
The belt broke. Home Depot does not carry parts. The # on the belt is
#BT012100AV. How can I order this particular belt or the generic belt to replace? I am having trouble finding.
Thanks
Linda Long

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:47:41 +0000

I have had this exact compressor for over two years now. I use it and the air hammer and ratchet quite often when working on my Jeep. It has worked flawlessly since I first plugged it in. I installed a filter on the air outlet and have never even gotten any water in it. I keep it turned on and full all the time so it is ready to go when I need it. It is one of the best tools in my garage. I’m surprised anyone has had problems with it.

By: amanda

amanda — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:16:33 +0000

i have this same compresser… the plug in the bottom that you let moisture out with is cracking. do you have any idea for how to fix it?

By: Steve

Steve — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:41:25 +0000

Don’t forget. You can sign up for a variety of credit cards and get actual cash off the purchase. My wife and I signed up for two credit cards and received $100 of the $299 price. We received the 26 gallon Husky with all the tools for $199 plus tax. Given the comments in this website, we got a great deal.