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expiredpennysave posted Mar 23, 2026 7:03 AM

Husky 3-Gallon 120PSI Portable Light Duty Pancake Air Compressor

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$68

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Home Depot has Husky 3-Gallon 120PSI Portable Light Duty Pancake Air Compressor (0210342A) on sale for $37.31. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free store pickup where stock permits.

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    • For those that missed out on the previous FP deal; this is still a good price/unit if you're still in the market (over 45% savings)
  • About the Deal
    • Quickly inflate tires, sports balls, air mattresses and more powered by a 1/3 HP motor/3-gallon capacity that delivers 120 PSI/steady airflow + 1-quick coupler ensuring fast hose hookups
    • Offer valid only for March 23, 2026 or while pricing/supplies last
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    • Product is eligible for return within 30 days of purchase

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Home Depot has Husky 3-Gallon 120PSI Portable Light Duty Pancake Air Compressor (0210342A) on sale for $37.31. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member pennysave for finding this deal

Note, product/availability may vary depending on location.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Price Research
    • For those that missed out on the previous FP deal; this is still a good price/unit if you're still in the market (over 45% savings)
  • About the Deal
    • Quickly inflate tires, sports balls, air mattresses and more powered by a 1/3 HP motor/3-gallon capacity that delivers 120 PSI/steady airflow + 1-quick coupler ensuring fast hose hookups
    • Offer valid only for March 23, 2026 or while pricing/supplies last
  • Additional Details
    • Product is eligible for return within 30 days of purchase

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Mar 23, 2026 3:10 PM
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ncsgsydnMar 23, 2026 3:10 PM
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Does it work well on winterizing sprinkler systems?
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Mar 23, 2026 3:25 PM
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mythchiefMar 23, 2026 3:25 PM
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Thanks!
Mar 23, 2026 3:35 PM
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The-Salty-SheepdogMar 23, 2026 3:35 PM
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Niiiiice price.
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Quote from ztgluis :
Is this good for topping off car tires every once in a while? I assume it's more reliable than the Astro AI portable inflator?
Yes and no.

A portable inflator of decent quality is more convenient to use. I use my Ryobi 18v portable inflator for everything instead of my portable tank compressor (like the one at HD) or instead of my shop size compressor. I don't know about the Astro.

With these kind of compressors, you have to carry it out, string an extension cord or a long hose to reach the car, power it up and let the air fill the tank and then connect the hose to start to inflate the tire. Then you have to disconnect from the tire periodically to check the pressure. With a portable inflator, you just connect it and press the go button. My Ryobi lets you set the psi limit and stops there, and some other brands do the same. With tank compressors you have to stop and check, stop and check and then finally you're done. Then when done you have to unplug the cord, coil it up, unplug the hose and coil it up and put everything away. Good luck with all of that if you live in an apt.

So to your question, yes and no.
Last edited by BluegrassPicker March 23, 2026 at 08:50 AM.
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Quote from Valerii2025 :
Basically a toy for inflating balls. 0.65 SCFM is useless for air tools. Extremely loud and starts overheating within 10 minutes. Save your money for a decent compressor
Would this be okay for painting a shed? Obviously it can't paint a whole house but...
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nottrollin
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What a 3 gallon compressor can do: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OkyoAn5UJc
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ZeeDuckMar 23, 2026 4:57 PM
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Quote from BluegrassPicker :
Yes and no.

A portable inflator of decent quality is more convenient to use. I use my Ryobi 18v portable inflator for everything instead of my portable tank compressor (like the one at HD) or instead of my shop size compressor. I don't know about the Astro.

With these kind of compressors, you have to carry it out, string an extension cord or a long hose to reach the car, power it up and let the air fill the tank and then connect the hose to start to inflate the tire. Then you have to disconnect from the tire periodically to check the pressure. With a portable inflator, you just connect it and press the go button. My Ryobi lets you set the psi limit and stops there, and some other brands do the same. With tank compressors you have to stop and check, stop and check and then finally you're done. Then when done you have to unplug the cord, coil it up, unplug the hose and coil it up and put everything away. Good luck with all of that if you live in an apt.

So to your question, yes and no.
I think some of what you are saying is use specific. Some users will fill it then carry it out to the tire. For others the tire is close enough to an outlet to use the thing plugged in.
If you have to carry it then 3 gallons at 120 psi isn't going to fill many tires and may require a few trips if you have larger tires (most cars do these days). If that is your use case I would suggest avoiding this. However, if you can plug this in near the mower that needs air each week, should work ok.
A potentially make or break could be does it leak down? Many compressors will hold air for a long time if the use removes the hose and/or turns the regulator to 0 psi. That's really nice as air in the tank means you don't have to wait to start filling tires. But if the 3 gallon tank is empty each time you use it, well you have to listen to it while waiting for pressure to build so you can start airing your tire.
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Mar 23, 2026 4:57 PM
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hmxMar 23, 2026 4:57 PM
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Quote from kenkaniff :

Would this be okay for painting a shed? Obviously it can't paint a whole house but...
Airless for latex unless you thin the hell out of it. Then you get more overspray. And this is way too small anyway. I painted several vehicles during my high school years with a 10 gallon and it was often a struggle.
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BoNguyen1412Mar 23, 2026 5:02 PM
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What's about the hotdog version? Do they have different about the noise?
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DtoaainMar 23, 2026 5:10 PM
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I bought last time it was on sale, not enough air to air up a tire, it's started to smoke the third round of air up. Gonna return it today.
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bldealMar 23, 2026 5:23 PM
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Quote from kenkaniff :

Would this be okay for painting a shed? Obviously it can't paint a whole house but...
It's not recommended for paint sprayers though one review mentions using this with one.
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mgoodlinMar 23, 2026 8:36 PM
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Quote from ZeeDuck :
I think some of what you are saying is use specific. Some users will fill it then carry it out to the tire. For others the tire is close enough to an outlet to use the thing plugged in.
If you have to carry it then 3 gallons at 120 psi isn't going to fill many tires and may require a few trips if you have larger tires (most cars do these days). If that is your use case I would suggest avoiding this. However, if you can plug this in near the mower that needs air each week, should work ok.
A potentially make or break could be does it leak down? Many compressors will hold air for a long time if the use removes the hose and/or turns the regulator to 0 psi. That's really nice as air in the tank means you don't have to wait to start filling tires. But if the 3 gallon tank is empty each time you use it, well you have to listen to it while waiting for pressure to build so you can start airing your tire.
So a long winded way of saying get the 18v charger
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BluegrassPicker
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Mar 23, 2026 11:05 PM
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Quote from mgoodlin :
So a long winded way of saying get the 18v charger
That was the point of my long winded post as well...

https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=183213306&postcount=21

Along with a "to each his / her own".

The only thing I can think of that one of these small air compressors could be useful for is to use with an air nozzle to blow stuff out with if there's no other option. Can't do that very well with a battery powered inflator like the Ryobi or such.

Not good for paint sprayers, not good for air tools, and a general PIA to drag stuff around and connect it all to pump up a tire or football then disconnect everything and put it all away when done.

IMHO. To each their own.
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Quote from kenkaniff :

Would this be okay for painting a shed? Obviously it can't paint a whole house but...
Are you from Connecticut by chance?

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Will this be good enough for nailing fence panels?

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