California Air Tools 10020C

Last updated: October 31, 2026

California Air Tools 10020C
2.7/5#14 of 20 in stationary air compressors
2.7

For a home shop where noise matters more than raw airflow: a quiet 10 gallon unit for nailing, inflation and light air tools.

  • 5.3 CFM at 90 PSIAirflow
  • 10 galTank
  • 70 dB(A)Noise
  • 1 yearWarranty
Check price at California Air Tools$457

Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • Quiet enough to talk over while it runs, so it suits an attached garage or a basement shop
  • Oil free pump needs no oil changes
  • Runs on an ordinary 120 V outlet with no electrician needed
  • Enough air for nailers, tire filling and short bursts from an impact wrench
Cons
  • A 1 year warranty is short for the price
  • At 5.3 CFM it cannot keep up with sanders, grinders or long paint jobs
  • 125 PSI maximum stores less air than 150 to 175 PSI rivals

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model number10020C
Air
Airflow at 90 PSI5.3 CFM
Airflow at 40 PSI6.4 CFM
Max pressure125 PSI
Tank10 gal
Duty cycle70%
Pump and motor
PowerCorded electric
Motor2 hp, 120 V
Running amps14 A
Stages1
Oil-free pumpYes
Build
StyleVertical
Noise70 dB(A)
Weight82.5 lb
Warranty1 year

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