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- Shop Vacuum: Shop Vacs, Wet-Dry Vacs ConsumerSearch buyerÂ’s guide to shop vacs covers features, power and performance considerations. Wet/dry vacuums in several price ranges are covered...
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- Shop Vac Comparisons; Compare Shop Vacs
- Bosch AirSweep 3931A, Shop Vacs
- Outstanding suction
- Automatic filter cleaning
- Automatic shutoff when vacuuming liquids
- Craftsman 17066, Shop Vacs
- Top detaches for use as a handheld leaf blower
- Comes with six cleaning tools
- Easy to move around
- No lip on the lid makes it easy to empty
- Craftsman 17741, Shop Vacs The compact size makes it convenient for vacuuming a car or tugging around a house, and the big 2.5-inch-diameter hose is unlikely to clog. The extension wands can be stored on the tank.
- Craftsman 17742, Shop Vacs Reviewers praise the suction on the Craftsman 17742, especially for wet pickup. and agree that it's a bargain at this price. This Craftsman shop vac can also be used as a blower and has a drain. While it's not the best performing shop vac by a wide margin, reviews say you can't do much better in this price range.
- Craftsman 17761, Shop Vacs Reviews praise the suction on the 6-hp (11-amp) Craftsman 17761 shop vac, especially for dry pickup. It can also be used as a 170-mph blower. The hose locks securely to the tank, and the 20-foot cord wraps for onboard storage. Also, the Craftsman has a squeegee floor tool and drain for liquids.
- Craftsman 17762, Shop Vacs This 20-gallon shop vac offers outstanding capacity for dry debris. Reviews also praise the 6.5-hp (12-amp) Craftsman 17762 shop vac for excellent suction for both wet and dry pickup. It can also be used as a 175-mph blower, with a diffuser to keep normal exhaust from blowing dust around the room. The hose locks securely to the tank, and the 20-foot cord wraps for onboard storage. Despite its big capacity, this shop vac is only 21.5 inches tall, so it's easy to store under a table or workbench. For vacuuming liquids, there's not only a drain but also a squeegee tool.
- Craftsman 17765, Shop Vacs
- Easy to store
- Easy to move around
- Long 21-foot cord
- Craftsman 17776, Shop Vacs The compact size and large rear wheels make it easy to pull around or transport. Owners say it's ideal for use as a canister vac to clean a house or car. Professionals like it because it's easy to take to jobsites. The 20-foot cord is ample.
- Craftsman 17925 Clean n Carry, Shop Vacs The wall-mounted feature saves storage space. Like its competitor from Ridgid, the wall-mounted Craftsman 17925 comes with a 21-foot hose (in two sections), so it can reach a wide area from its position on the wall. You can also use a bigger hose (2.5 inches in diameter), or take this unit off the wall for extra reach.
- DeWalt DC500, Shop Vacs Owners appreciate the way the DeWalt DC500 shop vac can run on either regular AC power or rechargeable batteries. Tests show that emissions are low compared with other ultra-portable shop vacs. The long-lasting washable filter is used for both wet and dry pickup, so there's no need to change filters when switching tasks, and users say the filter is easy to clean. Overall, this is one of the best small portable shop vacs available.
- Fein 9-11-55 Turbo I, Shop Vacs The Fein 9-11-55 Turbo I replaces the Fein 9-11-20 Mini, a shop vac that reviewers praise for portability and mobility as well as price. Five castors make the Turbo 1 shop vac easy to pull around without tipping over. It also has rubber bumpers and packs up compactly, so it's ideal for taking to jobsites. Owners and reviewers also praise this portable shop vac for its supple hose, quiet power, solid design and three-year warranty.
- Fein 9-55-13 Turbo II, Shop Vacs
- Quiet (71 decibels)
- Overall quality and durability with three-year warranty
- Stores compactly
- Fein 9-55-23 Turbo II, Shop Vacs Both professional and owner-written reviews praise the Fein Turbo II shop vac for outstanding quiet (71 decibels) and overall quality and durability, as well as for its three-year warranty. This shop vac packs up compactly, with convenient cord storage; so it tucks under a workbench for storage; a large handle makes it easy to take to jobsites. Its stable five-castor design makes it easy to tug around. Reviews consistently praise the tool trigger higher than most, especially because of its 19-amp rating.
- Fein 9-77-25 Turbo III Dust Extractor, Shop Vacs In addition to its overall build and quality, reviewers say the Fein Turbo III shop vac is distinguished by its quiet (58-decibel) operation. Its standard 2.25-inch hose makes it useful for vacuuming general debris around the home or workshop, and it's easy to pull around. The hose can be stepped down to fit the dust ports on portable power tools, and the convenient auto-start feature lets you hook up a power tool (up to 19 amps), so that turning the tool on and off also triggers the Turbo III. Bypass cooling protects the motor if the hose or filter gets clogged, and this there's a drain for emptying liquids. Exhaust is diffused so it doesn't blow dust around the room.
- Festool Cleantec CT33 HEPA, Shop Vacs
- Sturdy construction
- Comes with a HEPA filter
- Variable suction for use with different tools
- Large wheels make it easy to move around
- Festool CT 22 HEPA, Shop Vacs
- Sturdy construction
- Variable speed (3 to 10 amps)
- Easy to move without tipping over
- Includes HEPA filtration
- Festool CT Mini, Shop Vacs Expert reviews praise the sturdy construction and quality of Festool shop vacs, along with their ease of control. The Festool CT Mini is only 17.5 inches tall, so it's easy to store under a workbench, and reviewers say it's also easy to tug around without tipping over. The three-year warranty is also a big plus.
- Milwaukee 8936-20, Shop Vacs Experts say that variable suction makes for more efficient dust collection from power tools, and reviews say the automatic power management system on the Milwaukee 8936-20 shop vac works well. The 7.5-gallon size is compact and easy to store, with convenient onboard tool storage. Automatic cutoff protects the motor when vacuuming liquids. At 75 decibels (four feet from the motor, where the user would normally be), it's fairly quiet. A HEPA filter is an extra option.
- Nilfisk-Alto Wap Attix 12 RDF XC, Shop Vacs
- Automatic filter cleaning
- Quiet, averaging 60 decibels
- Variable suction
- Comes with cleaning tools
- Nilfisk-Alto Wap Attix 8 AS/E, Shop Vacs
- Variable suction
- Soft-start motor helps prevent circuit-tripping
- Comes with tools and attachments
- Included filter captures very fine dust
- Porter-Cable 7812, Shop Vacs Experts like the Porter-Cable 7812's auto-start dust-collection, and say its low center of gravity makes it easy to tug around. The top is flat so you can use it to hold small parts and tools, onboard tool storage is convenient, and when vacuuming liquids, the shop vac turns itself off once the maximum capacity has been reached. One review notes that it's the easiest shop vac to empty when you don't use a dust bag.
- Porter-Cable 7814, Shop Vacs
- Separate filter door and internal filter-shaker make vac easy to clean
- Filter doesn't block airflow
- Easy to drain liquids with a hose
- Ridgid WD1245, Shop Vacs The Ridgid WD1245 has ample suction for wet and dry pickup, and its lifetime warranty is a big plus. The tank has a drain, and the shop vac turns itself off when vacuuming liquids once the maximum level is reached. The Ridgid shop vac's small size makes it more portable than larger models, and it runs fairly quietly.
- Ridgid Pro Pack WD4550, Shop Vacs
- Outstanding portability
- Suction better than most in this size range
- Exhausts less dust than most
- Lifetime warranty
- Ridgid WD1246, Shop Vacs The 5-hp Ridgid WD1246 has ample suction for wet and dry pickup, and its lifetime warranty is a big plus. The tank has a large drain, and the shop vac turns itself off when vacuuming liquids once the maximum level is reached. The medium size makes it more portable and easier to store than larger models, and it runs fairly quietly.
- Ridgid WD1450, Shop Vacs
- Excellent suction
- Quiet performance
- 28-inch height allows storage under most work benches
- Lifetime warranty
- Ridgid WD1665, Shop Vacs Reviewers rate the sound level on the Ridgid WD1665 shop vac at 75 decibels, relatively quiet for a consumer-brand shop vac. The top detaches for use as a leaf blower, blowing at 265 mph. Reviews say the seven-foot hose locks securely to the tank, and its 2.5-inch diameter is less likely to clog than smaller hoses. It's also a standard size, so it's easy to find nozzles to fit it. The tank has a drain for liquids, and Ridgid provides a lifetime warranty.
- Ridgid WD1850, Shop Vacs
- Excellent suction
- Relatively quiet
- Built-in filter-performance sensor
- Automatic shutoff for liquids
- Ridgid WD5500 Store-N-Go Shop Vac, Shop Vacs Tests show the 5-hp Ridgid WD5500 excels at dry pickup, but performs reasonably well for wet pickup too. The 21-foot hose can be separated into 7-foot and 14-foot sections, and its 1 7/8-inch diameter makes clogging unlikely. A top handle and low design make the Ridgid convenient to use even off the wall, and its lifetime warranty is a big plus.
- Shop-Vac 587-24-62 Heavy-Duty Contractor Portable, Shop Vacs This shop vac has a five-year guarantee, longer than most Shop-Vac brand wet-dry vacs. It doubles as a blower and adapts to different size hose diameters. It comes with a 1.5-inch-diameter hose that locks on. Owners say they're glad they paid a bit more for the extra power and find the hose and cord caddy convenient. A HEPA filter (*est. $27) is an extra option.
- Shop-Vac 925-63-10 Tool-Start, Shop Vacs The Shop-Vac 925-63-10 starts when the tool plugged into it starts, then delays shut-off for a few seconds after the tool stops to clear the hose. The tank has a drain for emptying liquids.
- Shop-Vac All-Around 971-02-00, Shop Vacs
- One of the lightest, most portable shop vacs available
- Relatively quiet
- Excellent value for the price
- Dust bags are available so it's easy to empty
- Shop-Vac All-Around 971-06-00, Shop Vacs Experts say the 4.5-hp Shop-Vac All-Around 971-06-00 exhausts fairly clean air for an inexpensive shop vac, and owners love the way its light weight and small size make it easy to use on stairs or to vacuum a car. It comes with a three-year warranty, longer than that of most budget models. Dust bags are available, making emptying it a clean task.
- Shop-Vac Hang Up 952-02-62, Shop Vacs In general, reviews say that accessories and bags for Shop-Vac wet-dry vacuums are relatively inexpensive and easy to find. Owners say the Shop-Vac Hang Up 952-02-62 is especially convenient because of its wall-mounted design and 18-foot hose (though the Ridgid WD5500 has an even longer hose).
- Shop-Vac Hangup Mini 201-14-00, Shop Vacs This shop vac hangs on the wall, but its five-pound weight makes it useful for portable, hand held use as well. Owners say this small model has plenty of suction even though it' powered by only a one-hp motor.
- Shop-Vac Pump Wet-Dry Vac 960-14-00, Shop Vacs Reviews say this shop vac has plenty of vacuuming power, and the pump can really save the day. The big switch is easy to reach, and it's easy to pull around; the hose screws on securely. A smaller hose suitable for collecting dust from hand-held power tools is available but at extra cost, and a Ridgid muffler can be added to quiet it down. The four-year warranty is longer than that of many consumer-level shop vacs.
- Shop-Vac Ultra Pro 962-16-00, Shop Vacs Reviews say that the noise level is relatively low at 74.5 decibels, using an internal muffler that also protects the filter from wear. The eight-foot hose is a foot longer than those on most shop vacs, and it locks onto the tank. The Shop-Vac 062-16-00 can also be used as a blower, and its four-year warranty is longer than many.
- Shop-Vac Ultra Pro 962-18-00, Shop Vacs Tests rate the sound level on the Shop-Vac 962-18-00 at about 74.5 decibels, relatively quiet for a budget wet-dry vacuum. This Shop-Vac's eight-foot hose is a foot longer than those on most inexpensive wet-dry vacuums, which owners sometimes say feels too short. The Shop-Vac 962-18-00 does convert to a blower, and it has a four-year warranty -- longer than many Shop-Vac brand models.
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- Ability to ignore smoke from cooking
- Test or silence with remote control
- First Alert SA340CN, Smoke Detectors
- 10-year battery
- Good at detecting fast fires
- First Alert SA710CN, Smoke Detectors
- Senses slow fires well
- 10-year warranty
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- Inexpensive
- Easy to install
- Good detection of fast fires
- Kidde PI2000, Smoke Detectors
- Few false alarms
- Easy installation
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- Voice alarm for children
- Good at detecting slow fires
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- Briggs & Stratton 900 Series 205 cc engine
- Three-year warranty
- All-steel construction
- Electric starter
- Fold-down handlebar
- Craftsman 31AE5HTG799, Snow Blowers
- Good value
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- Self propelled
- Has a headlight
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- Electric push-button starter
- Headlight
- Joystick chute adjustment
- One-handed operation
- Craftsman 88957, Snow Blowers
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- Electric starter
- Polymer chute and skid shoes
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