In North America, Craftsman air compressors are the house brand for Sears stores, making the Craftsman air compressor line available through the Sears network of stores nation wide, as well as other select big-box type stores everywhere.
I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how the Sears saga will unfold, and whether or not Sears will even be in the picture in years to come to either sell, or provide information on, their air compressors.
Chasing down spare parts or some help with the Craftsman air compressors may become problematical. For now, if you visit either http://www.sears.com, www.searspartsdirect.com, or call call 1-800-469-4663 you may get the support you are looking for.
Some folks cannot find Craftsman help or spares from the typical sources. I created this page to help those Craftsman air compressor owners that cannot get help elsewhere, and to provide a no-obligation place to download Craftsman / Sears air compressors that folks have been good enough to send me in digital form to share with you.
Craftsman air compressor manuals currently available for your download:
- Craftsman Model 919.15144
- Craftsman Model 919.152920
- Craftsman Model 919.153100
- Craftsman Model 919.153120
- Craftsman Model 919.155730
- Craftsman Model 919.163550
- Craftsman Model 919.167200 (Thanks to Ken K. for contributing this manual.)
- Craftsman Model 919.167620
- Craftsman Models 921.16474 / 921.16475
- Craftsman Model 919.165330
- Craftsman Model 921.166400
- Craftsman Model 919.167801
- Craftsman Model 919.168700
- Craftsman Model 919.975951, 919.176941 and 919.176841
- Craftsman / Sears Model 106.171941
- Craftsman / Sears Model 106.175541 (and others)
If you have a digital format of a Craftsman / Sears air compressor to share, please contact me via the contact page, won’t you? I’ll add it here for others to download.
Craftsman compressor issues
Having an issue with your Craftsman air compressor? Here is where you can ask a question about it. The form to ask a new question is at the bottom of this page.
That includes if you are looking for Craftsman air compressor parts. You can post your request here too.
After reading the existing questions and answers as you scroll down the page, and maybe even review the troubleshooting section (which offers solutions to many common air compressor problems) if you do not find your answer, then post a question.
To help others that might be having the same type of problem with their Craftsman Air Compressors as you may be having, please add your comments to any existing post using the comments link. If you have a digital format of a Craftsman / Sears air compressor to share, please contact me via the contact page, won’t you?
We all thank you for sharing your Craftsman air compressor knowledge.
Thanks,
Bill
Earlier Craftsman compressor issues and responses:
Craftsman compressor 919.155730 compressor will not build pressure.
Craftsman 919.162500 tripping breaker – This compressor keeps tripping my garage breaker at start-up! It will start up a second or two then trip the
Craftsman compressor will not run and makes buzzing sound – my 12 gal. comp wont turn on. when i flick the switch,it buzzes like it wants to turn on
Head bolt torque for Craftsman compressor – What is the head bolt torque specs for a CRAFTSMAN model 919.167801 oil lubricated two stage air
Plumbing a Craftsman 33 gallon air compressor – I need to figure out the best way to plumb my home compressor.
Craftsman air compressor taking forever to fill – I have Craftsman 60 Gal 6.5HP 220V oil less vertical air compressor. It’s about 7 years old. Lately it is
Compressor tank exploded on Craftsman compressor – This compressor was a 1978 model and was stored for many years but, only used approx 5
Craftsman compressor motor shuts off after 20 seconds – I have a Craftsman oil-less compressor, 6hp 33 gallon with an AO Safety motor. It runs for 20
Craftsman maintenance issues – Rewire 3.5 hp 15 Gal Model 919.152912 for 220v
Craftsman compressor pressure switch issues – My Craftsman air compressor was working perfectly fine Friday and Saturday while in use
Craftsman compressor won’t run impact wrench – Compressor can’t drive 1/2″ impact gun? Compressor seems to lack the PSI to drive a craftsman 1/2
Regulator leaking on Craftsman air compressor Hello, I have a 240volt 33 gallon craftsman air compressor 919.152932, that builds up pressure fine…
Craftsman 921.153101 not building pressure – I have a model 921.153101, 1 hp, 3 gal, 125psi compressor. It will only pressure up to 35 psi.
Where are Craftsman compressors made – Where are the compressors made?
Craftsman 5 gallon 1 HP won’t build pressure – I have a Craftsman 5 gallon 1 horse direct drive oil lubricated cast cylinder air compressor.
Craftsman pressure issue – I have a small Craftsman 921.153101–3 gal. 1.5hp unit. It will build pressure.
Craftsman squeaks and then shuts off Model # 106.153784 sears compressor oil driven will power on for about a minute
Craftsman 919.165140 making a bad sound I have a craftsman air compressor model number 919-165140.
Craftsman 3 gallon won’t build past 25 PSI I have read your posts and and tore down my compressor. both reed valves are fine, gaskets look new
Craftsman 5 HP compressor trips breaker on start It will run a second or two before doing it. unloader valve seems to be working, it moves in and out
Age and worth of Craftsman 919.165230 I picked up a Craftsman 919.165230 air compressor in a package deal. Wondering how old it is? It seems to
Craftsman 919.167310 blows breaker on startup Tried different amp sockets of 20 and 30 amp. Does same thing.
Craftsman cutting out early I have the 921.164710 and it was shutting off at 50psi.
Craftsman compressor walking I have a 3 Gallon Craftsman Compressor that likes to walk on the concrete garage floor when running
Troubleshooting a Craftsman 919.152811 Compressor 919.152811 will not build more than 60 psi?
Shut off pressure of Craftsman 919.167783 compressor am wondering at what pressure is it supposed to automatically shut off at
Craftsman 5HP gas compressor cuts off I have a craftsman 5hp Briggs and Stratton gas powered belt driven air compressor
Craftsman 1.6 HP compressor burning the belt The compressor works fine up to 90psi. Its an oil less electric compressor
Craftsman making strange sounds I recently bought a 1988 model Craftsman air compressor made by DeVilbiss. It has
Craftsman slow to start and blows breaker I have a 30 gallon Craftsman upright. 919.167311 built in 2002
Craftsman Evolv air compressor low pressure I have a pancake 3 gallon oil-less craftsman Evolv compressor. It’s about 3 or 4
How to dismount a scored crank on a Craftsman compressor I have a Craftsman 919,165600 6.5hp upright oil-less compressor with a problem.
I have a Craftsman 919.165570 Oil-Free air compressor that trips the house breaker every time the compressor reaches about 70 psi. Worked fine for years, then this started to happen. No overpressure signs, no popping of the air relief. It just blows the house breaker. Thought/hoped it might be the pressure switch, so I replaced it, but it had no impact. Breaker still trips at about 70 psi. My guess is that the compressor is overheating and binding up. Does this make sense? Worth doing a piston rebuild, if I can find parts? Thanks for your help with this. (Post… Read more »
Hello, I have a Sears Craftsman model number 106.171941 air compressor. I use it occasionally in my garage and had noticed it would start to knock before getting to the pressure and shutting off. Of course after it stopped one day because of the belt coming off I realized that the knocking sound was from the flywheel working its way out thus causing the belt to slip off. After fixing that I also thought I would check the oil… it may have been a bit low. After filling it with oil I turned it on and when it got to… Read more »
All I need is compressor head seals and sleeve and rubber seal for piston can not find for my model sears said it is discontinued
I have a craftsman air compressor oil less serial number 919.152830 can’t find rebuilt parts are there eny compatibility parts out there
I bought a used Craftsman 921.16473 compressor with some missing parts. I need to know if the bolt/screw that holds the fan onto the pump is right hand or left hand. I tried to start a M6x1 and it wouldn’t start. It looks like the same as the screw hole that holds the front cover. No aftermarket place lists a screw for this. Help, what goes in there.
I own a Craftsman 919.176951 (Tank stamped DevilbIss – made in USA) bought in near mint condition years ago on Craigslist. I did find a PDF of the manual I can share. This manual also covers 919.176941 and 919.176841. Although rated at 5hp, it is a true 3 HP based on 240v line current and cfm measurements. So probably a Devilbiss made unit.
(The manual has been received from David with all of our thanks, and is now available for your download from this page. – Moderator)
I bought a used craftsman compressor and it didn’t come with gauges. I added one gauge and regulator to it. Do I need a two gauge system or will I be ok. I haven’t used the air compressor enough to know if it will automatically shut off without the other gauge? I’m not too sure if it’s safe?
I have a 1995 craftsman 25g 4hp compressor that I got from my dad when my grandad past….. I plugged it sounds good but when it hits about 20 to 25 psi it slowly dies out and sometimes trips the breaker but won’t go over 23 psi if you spray some air out it will turn on again until it hits that 20 something psi than dies again and so on and so forth…. every now and then it will flip the breaker…… please help and I’m also fixing it to sell it since I already have one so if… Read more »
Model 919.167320 2 hp 33 gallon builds pressure o,k noticed some smoke coming out opposite end from pump of motor . I couldn’t get a good look inside. I tried to remove the end cover of motor, would have to remove the outlet tube .
Could it be the armature . Do they fail ? I have had it 6 or so years but little use.
I have a 20 gal oil less craftsman air compressor, purchased in 2017. Upon starting to fill the tank the fan started making a weird squealing noise. Removed the cowl covering turned on the compressor and the fan started with the noise and looking like it was wobbling like it was loose. Upon sopping the compressor and checking the fan it is tight with no wobble. Any ideas on what’s happening.
How do you remove the shroud on a craftsman air compressor 919.166442?
I have a 1998 model 919-16533 and it is taking forever to come up to full pressure. It will go up to 100psi but I end up turning it off out of fear of burning the motor up cause it takes about 10-15 minutes to go from 0 to 100psi. Could it be my intake is leaking? The tank holds air just fine but I feel air blowing when it’s filling up
I have a Craftsman 27 Gal air compressor, the specs on the tank is 150psi Max, I set the regulator pressure to 50psi, at what tank pressure should it stop pumping air into the tank? in another word, will it stop after tank pressure reach 100psi, or 150psi? thanks