Pancake Quiet Air Compressor (DC060500)

Great build quality and this compressor does not disappoint. Its whisper quiet! I was debating between this one and the 8 Gal but overall happy that I went with this 6 Gal model. Its small. Stores very compact and is fairly easy (though not effortless) to move around short distances. Handle is comfortable and the unit is fairly well balanced. I've used this with nailers and also with a Milton airgun. Recovery is quick and fairly painless. If your needs are modest and intend this for personal (non-automotive) use, look no further. This compressor delivers!

Purchased exclusively for a Geo Knight automatic Heat Press. It is quiet and perfect for the use.

Well, my old unit was the compressor from hell. It was so loud when it recharged that It would scare me and I would drop my air tool, draw back and was ready to punch the closest person standing next to me, but not with this CH unit as it is so much quieter. My wife’s sewing machine is louder. My old unit when turned on would walk around on the floor in circles like a dog getting ready to do his business - but not so with this CH compressor as it has very little vibration, about as much as my electric mouse sander. When I first started it I thought something was wrong with it as it wasn’t very loud and didn’t walk the floor but that wasn’t the case. It’s a solid built unit with tight motor mounts and clean smooth welds. It’s a crap shoot whenever you buy something like this as to how well it will survive the shipping? I expected the box to be messed up, and it was. It looked like it was on the loosing end of a prize fight, the box had rips and holes through it and some of the corners were crushed. I was concerned I was sent a return, but it wasn’t, I got a new one. I took photos of the box and contents in case I found something broken or missing. Other than some blue paint that rubbed off the handle and tank onto the inside cardboard protectors (during shipping) - I had the instructions, air filter and there was no broken or missing parts or dents. The tank had several very light rust spots the size of a pea and one spot the size of a quarter. It just took a rag to wipe the rust film off to bare steel and I dabbed some rust reformer on those spots. The tank was “Not Primed” - they just painted over bare steel, really CH? I checked all fittings by hand (didn’t use a wrench) and they were all tight. I screwed the filter on hand tight until snug and it stays put. The coupler is steel - not brass and it has (4) bearings in it verses 3 and holds onto the hose plug securely. Whoever designed the brass pressure relief valve to butt up towards the motor where you can’t reach it by hand needs to go to an anger management class! You can see what I mean by looking at their photo showing the top of the compressor. I had to put a V notch in an old flathead screwdriver to reach through to open it. Since I use the unit for home use I just use the air gun to mostly empty the tank then finish emptying with the drain valve thus avoiding using the pressure valve altogether. The regulator knob is large and turns nicely however, setting the regulated pressure above 90 and expecting the unit to recharge at 95, 100 + just forget about it as it only recharges when it goes down to 90 or below. It takes 2 min and 40 sec to fill an empty tank. When regulator is set to 90 I’m getting about 15 sec of air through the air gun before the unit recharges, and that takes about 40 sec. When set at 40 I’m getting about 45 sec of air before it rechargers and like above, it takes the same 40 sec to recharge. Although I expected to tape a few leaks here or there I found none, no bubbles! The unit fills to 125, I had the regulator set at 90, left it alone for 36 hours and the needles never budged, nice. Remember to install the filter, prime the unit first for 30 minutes, open drain valve, turn regulator down to zero then switch it on. I put an old coffee can lid under the drain valve to catch any water and some came out. After the initial priming I found a light gray dust covering my workbench and tools, appears something blew out the motor/tank that was trapped inside during manufacturing? Whatever that is you shouldn’t breath it in. During the break-in I didn’t see or smell anything burning. This gray dust was gone after the unit was primed. Also keep the area around the unit clear of junk and well ventilated and keep it away from fuel vapors as the motor puts out a little heat and keep the power cord away from touching the motor. It only took 4 days to receive this unit after I ordered it. The model # and serial # are on a label on the tank, mine didn’t rub off during shipping. It turns out my unit is 13 months old from the date manufactured to the date I ordered it, ordered on March 2022 and it was made on Feb 2021. I’m OK with that since the unit works as it should. Before I put this unit to work I did the following: I put furniture sliders under the legs so I can slide/push it around instead of lifting it as it does have weight to it and “it still doesn’t walk”! If I need to move it around the house I would use a hand truck or garden cart but for the most part it stays stationary in the garage. For added insurance I used Loctite (Blue) on both ends of the 4 motor mount bolts and put a dab around the main pipe nipple going into the tank located under the switch/regulator because my old compressor pipe nipple became loose from pulling on the air hose over the years. I have also used this unit with my Aircat 1150 1/2” impact gun to remove a rusted mower blade nut although i don’t see where this compressor has enough air to power an air sander/grinder etc. Important- you only have 30 days to put this compressor through its paces so don’t wait or you won’t be able to ship it back if you find a problem/missing parts so - Save The Box!! I was fortunate that I only had a few paint issues. I use this compressor a few times a week, it’s not designed for a lot of automotive work requiring sustained air pressure, I use it to air up my truck tires and use light duty air tools. I like this compressor and it’s much quieter! I haven’t had a compulsion to want to punch any ghost’s near me when it starts up. I’ll give it a solid 4 stars overall and 5 stars for noise reduction/low vibration! I paid “More” for this compressor over the cheaper more repair prone pancake units I reviewed and I expect CH to preform as advertised. So far it’s been worth the investment! If I run into problems I will update this review otherwise until then consider no news is good news.

I'm quite pleased with this unit. I've had a CH compressor for about 24 years and it was great except for the noise. It finally developed leaks and it was time to replace it. I wanted to stay with CH. I bought this based upon the reviews on it's low noise. I use it only for air in tires, a brad nailer, and my airbrushes. It works great for that and the best part is the wife can't hear it in the house. A real plus.

My shop is in my basement and I had suffered long enough with the traditional loud compressor. I ordered this 6 gallon pancake compressor based on the size and good reviews. It has been a life changer in the shop, no more dreading when it kicks in. I can have a conversation and still hear my talk radio as well. The compressor arrived in good shape and still had a bit of air left in it from testing at the factory. There is another brand on here that sells quiet compressors but there are way too many reviews indicating poor quality parts, overheating, and fires. I use this compressor every day all day in my work and have had no issues. I'm very satisfied.Update: February 2020 and still running strong with daily use. I've had no repairs.

It's nice to know some companies can still make a superior product without a super high cost. This little compressor is so much quieter than the "cheap" ones from HF and elsewhere. It pumps up fast and keeps up with nail guns, tire filling duties, etc. I like the larger pressure adjusting knob and easy access to the air connection and power cutoff switch. Overall a great value.

This is a higher quality product as compared to say the PowRyte Air Compressor. I have both and the PowRyte will rattle your teeth. This Campbell Hausfeld Quiet Air Compressor is Super Quiet ! Yes it does weigh a bit more, but that's due to the heavy duty motor that is turning at half the RPM of the PowRyte. If your concerned about noise, this is the answer. Again I want to say Campbell Hausfeld makes a higher quality product. When you open the box you immediately see the difference. This air compressor was built to last. Everything about it is heavy duty !

Worked incredible for literally two uses. Then I smelled something burning in my garage and found the machine smoking. Returned and received full refund and bought a Husky brand for cheaper WITH a warranty.