![]() In the category of vacuums, there's simply no bigger name than Hoover, so our experts were particularly excited to try their hand with this battery-powered shop vac. Like all electric shop vacs, you definitely hear the DeWalt when it’s running at full tilt, “but it's not as high-pitched or irritating as other models we’ve tested,” says Forté. The cord is a bit of a nuisance, but at 20-feet-long it provides good range, and the machine’s handle doubles as a cord wrap for tidy storage. ![]() ![]() The 360-degree wheels roll smoothly, the lid is easy to put on and take off and an onboard accessory pouch keeps tools and attachments in order. “I was impressed!” We also found that the shop vac is very easy to operate, great for those that might not have as extensive experience with this type of machine. “There was no scattering or snowplowing during repeated dry tests,” Forte says, which involved vacuuming up oatmeal and baking soda. The machine performed superbly across the board, showing serious suction power, thanks to its 5.5 horsepower motor and extra-wide 10-inch nozzle. Not only is this brand a big hit with our experts due to its solid performance and reliability throughout years of testing (its cordless drill and circular saw also make our recommended lists), but it offers both a powerful and effective clean.Ĭarolyn Forté, excutive director of the GH Institute Cleaning Lab, put this electric corded model through its paces during an extended at-home test. But the good news is that this vac also works with an outlet, so it’s still an option, even if you may or may not be adding other DeWalt tools in the future.This 10-gallon shop vac by DeWalt is tried and trusted. If you’re just starting out, however, you’ll need to get the kit that comes with the battery and charger this raises the cost quite a bit and, we think, really compromises the value of this tool. This vac makes the most sense if you already have some other tools in the DeWalt 20-volt line up. The 36-minute runtime really impressed us, though, and it was far longer than that of any other cordless options we tested. ![]() There was also the risk of larger items getting caught in the narrow hose. We had no problem sucking up wood shavings, drywall dust, and little bits of this and that, but this vac couldn’t suck up anything heavier, like a nail or a screw. The capabilities of the DeWalt are limited by the small motor and hose diameter. Because there’s also a cordless option and this vac is so light, you won’t have a problem using it in a crawl space, a tight attic, or an outbuilding that needs a little tidying, like a potting shed. But it’s a real champ with little messes around the garage, in the house, or in the basement. This is a much smaller vacuum than the Ridgid models (it doesn’t even have wheels), and it doesn’t match their capabilities on larger areas. If you’re looking for something smaller and more portable, we like the DeWalt DCV581H 20V 2-Gallon Cordless/Corded Wet/Dry Vac. Ridgid gives the vac minor upgrades and tweaks every few years, so the models have changed, but the core positives of the vac have always remained constant. The 12-gallon Ridgid is the vac I saw most on job sites and used the most often throughout a 10-year construction career, and it’s the one I’ve owned at home for years. And extra filters, hoses, and nozzles are easy to get in an emergency, as long as you have a Home Depot nearby. This Ridgid vac is regularly sold on the shelves of Home Depot (where it has thousands of mostly five-star online reviews). They all store on the vac and out of the way-a smarter design than that of many competitors’ accessory caddies. The Ridgid 12-Gallon NXT Wet/Dry Vac HD1200 comes with two wand extensions and three nozzles (one for general use, another for wet spills, and a small one for detail work). And with its four casters, well-positioned handle, and manageable weight, this model isn’t that difficult to drag through a basement or clunk up a flight of stairs. This wet/dry vac (aka “shop vac” 1) has a large capacity and a powerful motor for sucking up debris.
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