Craftaman compressor never been right

[ToolGuru]

Howdy. I have a small vertical 15 gal compressor by Craftsman. its a 919.166441. Since day one it has never shut off at the cut out point and runs until it blows the pop off safety valve. Circumstances prevented me from getting it fixed and now its way off warranty. Before I spend $40 on a new pressure switch, is there a way to adjust the one on there now? Thanks.

 

[mtnwkr]

This video was real informative when I had to adjust mine. Some are adjustable, some aren't though.

 

[ToolGuru]

Beautiful. Looks like I have the Furnas type switch. Actually, MasterTool sells a Furnas for $40 to replace the Craftsman switch that Sears sells for $80plus. Going to turn that adjustment screw counterclockwise and see what happens. Many thanks for that video.

 

[mtnwkr]

Let us know how it goes!

 

[Ponchoguy]

Or you could complain to/call DeVilbiss Air Power and they may help you as they made that compressor for Sears. I have had good luck with them in the past.

 

[ToolGuru]

Turned the adjustment screw and it worked fine. Put switch cover back on and didn't shut off. Re-attached cover, now it works like it should have.
Once again, many thanks for the video link.

 

[kiatech]

Its craftsman, lifetime warranty. Take it back to Sears

 

[Pumpman1968]

Its craftsman, lifetime warranty. Take it back to Sears

I see what you did there!

 

[ToolGuru]

Its craftsman, lifetime warranty. Take it back to Sears

No need, it works fine now. That life long warranty is for hand tools. Warranty on compressor is one year according to manual.

 

[kiatech]

Naw man, its a craftsman. Even those chocolate tools they sell during the holidays are covered under warranty.

 

[Ponchoguy]

I have had good luck with Devap made Sears Craftsman air compressors. I have always found them to do the right thing and stand behind it.