Craftsman 17066

1. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org includes the Craftsman 17066 in its 2007 review of 23 consumer-grade shop vacuums, comparing it mostly with four other consumer shop vacuums of similar size. Each wet dry vac is tested, then assigned a total score, plus separate ratings for wet and dry pickup performance, emissions and ease of use.

Review: Wet/Dry Vacuums, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, March 2007

2. PopularMechanics.com

This review compares the Craftsman 17066 with five other wet dry vacs ranging from 4.5 to 16 gallons. The Craftsman 17066 is the fastest at sucking up both dry debris and water, and the blower feature is nice. However, like the other shop vacuums tested, the Craftsman 17066's actual pickup capacity falls short of the stated capacity of 16 gallons.

Review: Wet/Dry Vacuum Showdown: We Test 6 New Clean Machines, Tom Klenck, Sept. 1, 2007

3. Sears.com

More than 80 owners review the Craftsman 17066 wet dry vac on the Sears.com website, giving it a near-perfect rating. However, there are some complaints that the hose and lid don't lock securely to the tank, along with a few concerns about durability, especially when this shop vacuum is used a lot as a blower.

Review: Craftsman 16-gal 6.5-peak hp Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable 265 mph Blower, Contributors to Sears.com

4. American Woodworker

This review compares six shop vacuums, including the Craftsman 17066 and two other general-purpose wet dry vacuums, as well as three pro-grade, tool-activated models. The Craftsman 17066 outperforms the Ridgid shop vacuum reviewed here, except that it's noisier.

Review: Tool Test: Shop Vacuums, George Vendriska and Tony Caspar, Oct. 2005