20 Best Wall Mount Garage Vacuum (Jan 2023 Update)

I wanted a powerful vacuum and a way to keep carpets clean so gave this a buy after reading other reviews. Wow, the suction is beyond good. Almost too much when using the airo brush on carpets maybe but the standard attachment is perfect. Tried out the wet clean feature on our fabric dining chairs. They didn’t seem dirty so wasn’t expecting much change. I was wrong. The cleaning solution supplied is a wonder, spray it on, a gentle brush to work it in and the amount of dirty water sucked back out was shocking!! Definitely recommend this if you have hard floors, carpets and upholstery to keep. It really does do it all. Yes the power cord doesn’t wind in but it rolls up and tucks neatly under the carry handle so doesn’t bother me.Nathan W.

I won’t lie, I’ve always wanted the one Henry vacuum with my name on it, and after hearing the parents express a desire to get the carpets and car freshened up this spring, I broke my silence and ordered George immediately. Having ordered on a Bank Holiday I was thoroughly impressed to see him arrive a day-and-a-half later, and he’s been quickly pressed into service over the last two weeks. You get a hell of a lot of Numatic for your money with this one, in dry mode it is exactly the same as using a Henry- giant bag capacity, solid tools, simple operation and the suction is exceptional. Nothing less expected, and delivered on with every use. I have the Pet Kit with my other Henry, and both AiroBrush tools make it a powerful pet-hair tackler! George really shines however when you switch to wet operations. Having last used a multifunction cleaner years ago (from another make, which required having the nozzle always lower than the machine, because the suction powered gravity-fed solution was incredibly weak) the electric pump system on George is first-rate. You can clean quicker knowing when you pass along any surface, that the cleaning solution is going where it should the first time. Having a pure wet-extraction hose as well as a dry one, with the solution tube fully built in, means extra time saved by not having to clip together so much. I have only used the supplied Nuchem 4 solution so far, but it’s a generous supply to get you started. Smells very pleasant, ensures the dirty water stays without foaming in the tank, and works very well at lifting the dirt. Use decently warm water, or cold- but not hot, and you should be all set. Carpet cleaning is simple, one or two wet passes with the fishtail nozzle followed by the same without pulling the trigger seems to work well for me. Edges and tight spots around furniture with the smaller extraction nozzle ensure nowhere is left! It’s great on car interiors too, for thoroughly refreshing upholstery back to factory-fresh. The hard floor squeegee nozzle features some really stiff bristles on the reverse side, which can help with agitation should you need it on floors, before sucking it all up at the end. Spillages are dealt with without any fuss- I had a can of Coke knocked on the floor recently, and as you can hopefully see, George left nothing in his tracks. No more hurriedly patting with towels and blotting with tissue in this house again. He’s a chunky machine compared to something like a Henry 160, but you won’t think twice about that once you get him home. He’s simple, no-fuss, and all function. Exceptionally powerful, and I’m pleasantly surprised to say he’s not nearly as noisy as I expected in operation! You can feel the quality throughout as you click the metal tube connectors together, or press the switches under rubber covers, or twist the hose on with a satisfying click- it’s all thoroughly commercial, and even better to know he’s built here in Great Britain. I’ve rattled on for far too long already, but seriously- grab one and don’t look back. There’s a reason why George gets such a hype, and it’s trivially easy to get great results wherever you’re cleaning! Now, I’m off to clean the stairs. Someone hand me my Nuchem!George A.

I bought this vaccum for a specific reason, i bought it for the wet functionality.We have in the past used Vax which was just awful appreciate it probably was an older product and that newer models may have provided better results and we have used Bissell. The Bissell in my opinion was better, but i didnt like the idea of storing some large upright standing vaccum for the odd occasion, and have a traditional dry vaccum.We originally looked at the Bissell SpotClean Pro, but again the downside is that it is specifically a wet vaccum only, and at 149.99 there isnt that much price difference between The Bissell and Henry George but you also gain the dry function.Now i have a bit of a hoovervaccum obsession.In my laymans thinking way, a hoover should by design be able to hoover anything that you want it to hoover up within reason, water being the obvious product that cannot be generally hoovered up and over the past few years of home ownership 6 years we have had 2 Vaxs and 3 Dysons. 2of the Dysons are still operational and in the house, but dont get used. 1 is the cinetic big ball, and its way too cumbersome and heavy, and oddly even with suction reduction, doesnt hoover our carpets, its impossible. And the other is a V6 Animal cordless hoover which after 3 minute of hoovering needs to be emptied, or over a year of use the battery gives up and a replacement needed.I was advised by a friend to buy a Henry because A. They have fantastic suction B. It hoovers up everything from dirt and dog hair, to rubble and plaster, and C. they are cheap and are easy to get spare parts for and will generally last years. I always turned my nose up at the Henry range, thinking a cheap vaccum that has a power cord couldnt be better than a 300 dyson cordless hoover. I took the plunge and bought a Henry Hoover to help with some rubble and plaster dust from a bathroom refit we were doing. I was amazed. They are fantastic.They are by my own admission a no frills plastic tub hoover with a small motor, a smiley face and some attachements with a Hepaflo Bag. But my god is it useful, and for the price, no complaints. To this day i have hoovered anything i wanted, Sawdust, Plaster, Rubble, Dirt, Dust etc and it never gets blocked. When the suction gets a bit weak your bag is full change the bag and bang, full power again.By this experience i decided to get another Henry product.This is where the George came in. With the lockdown and issues happening globally around the virus that prevents our normality, we have cancelled our travel plans, and as most people are doing, we decided to focus on making our home look and feel a little less tired. Painting, decorating and making our garden resemble something off of Love Island the wifes idea. And i decided i wanted something that would clean our cars, and carpets and provide us with good clean results and something i knew would last for further occasions in the future.So we bought the George.I once again was not disappointed. Powerful, more so than our dry hoover, comes with all the necessary well designed and thought out attachements for all applications.I finished my carpet stairs and our sons bedroom with the wet function, and to my surprise was amazed with how much dirt it collects. It simply just works, No frills, No over complications and easy instructions.I havent tried the dry use function of it yet, however if my little 620W Henry impresses me, i cant see how the 1060W George will not do the same.My only critisim, and it is minor. But with a Henry, you can tidy the cable away within the motor housing, it simply hand turn winds back in. But with the George the cable is all loose, and there is a fair amount of it.There is a hook on the back for you to hang a looped cable over, but this to me just seems a little messy and i would have preferred Numatic to have built this with two hooks so you could wrap around both for a tidy way of securing your cable to the machine. As it happens we have used Reusable cable ties to limit how much cable is being used for easier tidying away.Aside from this, i love it, such a great tool for wet and dry use, and in my experience of the wet use, it couldnt be easier and makes carpets feel and smell fresher.As we already have a henry for the house, this will now be a Vaccum for the car and wet use on anything else.There are plenty of useful Youtube videos online showing the applications of this Vaccum, and i honestly thing it was worth the price we paid.910 i would rate higher, but i dont like the cable design.Elizabeth A

Not only is this the sharpest-looking shop vac I've ever owned, but it's also the most powerful. The suction is extremely strong which is exactly what I was hoping for. I love the sleek look of the chrome tank. The functionality is great—the hose attachments are housed around the tank and stay in place securely without falling off every 2 seconds when using the vacuum. The machine is lightweight and I was able to hold the whole unit while vacuuming up and down a set of carpeted basement stairs. This is a 3rd shop vac for our home—the other 2 are used for dirty jobs outside, in the garage, or in the unfinished side of our 100-year-old basement. This Stanley is all mine for inside the house and I'm looking forward to using the angle fit arm attachment to keep my antique iron radiators clean. Finally, I grew up in the 70s and 80s seeing my grandfather using Stanley products including tools and his beloved Stanley thermos he used forever so I love the nostalgia of a good Stanley product and this Stanley shop vac is no exception. Highly recommend!Jasmine

So, the Stanley 4 gallon wet dry vac is extremely handy with its compact design. It comes with multiple attachments, has a nice powerful motor. We have a bigger one which we use around the house and will use this one in the camper. Again, it’s compact, so the small size makes it perfect for traveling so when we go on vacation, this handy powerful vac will come in extremely handy for the camper. Light weight, many attachments, powerful. The only thing I don’t like is that the attachments attach to the vac where the lid handles are, meaning you have to remove the attachments to have access to the lid openers. Also, on mine, it only came with 2 wheels so it won’t roll without falling over but we made do and took the wheels off, not a big deal for us.Annie

Years ago I had an older wet/dry vac that was so big and clumsy to use. Eventually it died and gladly tossed it. Never had one since until I got this nice smaller vacuum. Much nicer to use! Easy for me to handle smaller clean up tasks or can do larger ones. Hopefully I'll just have to deal with small ones. What's nice with this machine is that I'm able to work in my garage this coming spring and really give it a good cleaning without the risk of damaging my indoor vacuum cleaner. Comes with everything I needed to get it together. Most of the attachments are what's needed for the machine so they're really not "attachments" but necessities. Small enough to where I can store it in a small space in our garage when not in use. Great wet/dry vacuum for what I need it for in our home.Lorden57

Matches description and exceeds expectations for performance and suction power. Quieter than our main home vacuum cleaner (which is admittedly loud). Feels sturdy and well built. I expect it will last decades.Louis

I love my new Vacmaster Beast! It has great suction and is lightweight and easy for me to handle. When I tried it for the first time earlier today I was just going to do the rug on my front step. Well, it was so great I just kept on going! I did my front step, my garage floor, my car trunk so far. I can't wait to have time to do my patio area, the back door rug, entry-way and everything else I see that needs vacuuming in-between. I love it and my house/garage is benefiting greatly! Nice long hose, nice long cord, not too noisy for a powerful vacuum. Very, very happy with my purchase!GV

Super powerful and able to adjust. Excellent filtration. Pretty quiet for what it is capable of. I can put the track saw in a Makita systainer and roll it around the job site, store accessories in another – big plus for me. Love this thing!OGC

I got this to use for indoor & outdoor/car use. We've used this for cleaning A/C return vents, cars, dusting floorboards & my favorite is using it to clean up all the dust & small waste pieces from the fresh hay I have to use to feed guinea pigs daily. In using this for the past for months we've only had to empty the canister twice which is great. All the more reason I went for the 5 gallon canister, having to dump it every day would be miserable. We haven't used it for anything wet so I can't rate it for that. My only gripe with this shop vac is that it will tip over before it uses the wheels to turn/roll even if you're guiding it. This happens on concrete, wood floor, tile floor & carpet.MiliaiMommy

I must say … Money was well spend.. it does with suppose to do..i had order it by an accident ….but the best accident i have had lol…the suction on this bad boy is crazy. The.try it!!edwar25ds2012

This shop vac has some nice features like double row ball bearing casters with a steel stem and a 4 screw mounting plate for each. From 35+ years of owning many shop vacs, the wheels have been a weak link with all I have owned. The suction is very good and it is not crazy loud. It has a nice huge densely folded filter with a bag option also a foam ring for water pickup. The rear wheel axial pins did not hold the wheels on so I just used 2, 1/8" dia cotter pins. The biggest problem is the skirted rear wheels which makes it very hard to move it up and down stairs. You end up dragging on the plastic edge that wants to rip of the bottom skirt that goes across the whole rear. So if you use it for a wet basement and a car vac having to bring it up a flight of stairs, you will want to take an angle grinder to the rear skirt and cut about 2" – 3" off. It now lifts up over my steps better but not perfect as to be able to just drag it up or down. I have worked in the product design field and this is a typical case where the industrial designer who is geared for the appearance of the thing should have tested it with mechanical designer / engineer.Larry L

This US made vacuum works as hard as I do! After years, decades, of using only Shop Vacs (now owned by a Chinese company) this machine blows me away. It's my best friend on the current job site. It was easy to put together (You Tube videos) and it is turning out to be a real work horse. Days after using the vacuum, I purchased a separate bag to put over the filter. When opening the tank to install the bag, I was expecting to find a mess. Instead I was pleasantly surprised, the filter looked like it wasn't even touched. This thing rolls like it's floating on air, the hose doesn't kink, the suction is remarkable, and the attachments are all onboard, within reach. The handle makes moving the machine a breeze. I am a very happy customer, for sure!Chris

One week…drywall dust king sucker. Awesome for vacuuming sanded plaster before painting too. Husband really like the maneuverability and suckage and tool bag to keep eveything in one place. So far so goodSandra

I love my Worx battery powered wet/dry vacuum. For starters, it arrived packaged very nicely, and was also easy to assemble. I did register it at the Worx website, and Customer Service is just a click away! This vacuum has solved a lot of dog hair problems in my home. I have a gorgeous Rough Collie and two sweet little spaniels, so am constantly dealing w/ a lot of fur, dirt, and anything else they drag in. Instead of getting out the large vacuum for this activity, I have the Worx vac in an easy to grab location, and twala – the mess vanishes almost instantly! I'm also using this handy little tool to vacuum my auto, the stairs to the basement, over the kitchen cupboards, and cracks/crevices in the furniture. I highly recommend the Worx Wet/Dry Vacuum – 5*****Pearl27

This is the most compact and versatile tool to have in your tool kit. Easy to carry around. Good for all kinds of small projects and cleaning activities. You can use it for your car, truck, and RV. You can use it for woodworking projects, clean out the coil under your refrigerator, clearing out cob webs in tight to reach corners, and much more. It's a great value for the price.wwjacobe

I was pretty excited for this until the first time I used it, I blew sawdust around. Unfortunately, the air vent is in the same direction as where hose connection, so if you aren't careful, you will blow what you are trying to vacuum. You can turn the vacuum but then you are fighting with a short hose. The other option is to pop off the vent hole cover and let it exhaust straight up… But in my test, that was pretty much always blowing in my face. Why they didn't put the main vent on the opposite side of the hose is beyond me. This may not bother everyone but it was a deal killer for me. I'm going to try a different brand.chip2022

I had an Air Flo Central Vacuum System for 12 years. It worked okay, but I never experienced the power suction that the Prolux CV12000 provides. On carpet, I can really see the difference as the Prolux pulls and grooms the carpet pyle. I do not have to go over and over my wood floors to pick up hair or lint. I almost went to an upright vacuum. I'm glad I chose the Prolux CV12000, and look forward to many years of quality performance.Robert W.

I purchased this unit to replace a 40 year old FASCO unit which had it's second motor burn out which was only 5 years old. Yes, it cost more than some of the cookie cutter vacs, but the quality is obvious. The powder coated steel is beautiful and built to last. It is much quieter than the old one and the suction is terrific, which is noticeable when the rug nozzle is actually drawn down to the rug. The window in the collection bucket is a nice feature to keep an eye on the dirt level. There is also an indicator light to alert you that it is time to clean the HEPA filter. The unit comes with a muffler which reduces the exhaust noise quite a bit. I like the soft start feature of the motor. It nicely ramps up to speed. With inlet ports on both sides, it was easy to match up with the existing piping. I did have to repipe the exhaust which goes outside, but no big deal. The extra inlet port is handy for vacuuming the area near the unit, which in my case is the cellar. The user guide was a refreshing document. It is definitely for the PROLUX central vacuum unit and not a generic manual like some of the cookie cutter units that all seem to be made by the same company with a different sticker slapped on them. The guide is only in English, printed in large type, and is only 12 pages long, not 48 with 4 languages that just waste paper. Mounting the unit was a breeze. A separate bracket attaches to the wall and the assembly simply hangs on the bracket. No need to try to hold the whole unit in place while trying to put screws in. This is definitely a high end unit which should last for many years to come. I have had several contacts with the customer service people regarding a few questions and they have been very prompt and helpful. Bottom line: This is a high quality unit and worth the money.William P.

Got my cv12000 really quick from ordering on the website, easy setup, just follow the instructions. Love that I can vent to the exterior since my wife has allergies and this will definitely help alleviate symptoms. We have cats and the nozzle kit works great for all the hair they leave around. The unit is in the basement and the extra port enables me to tidy up down there, don't drag as much stuff upstairs.bigbopper

Really happy I bought this, it has really been a great help in my shop, car and I even do my house with it. Throughout my house vacuum after trying it on my floors. I have tried 3 different vacuums and they all clogged up from pet hair and parrot feather. I found it even helps with my ceiling fans and picks up bird seed like a dream5tormy67

Outstanding Shopvac from Koblenz!! Great suction power, hose is strong and secure, does not come loose like my old unit did. Unit is very sturdy, and the wheels roll great without tipping over. Highly Recommend*****Charlie

I recently bought this Koblenz wet/dry vac as I was sick of wrestling with my old one. I am so glad I purchased this one, it is awesome! My old vac would tip, especially when the wheels got stuck on the cord. This one doesn’t do that at all, the base is wide and it glides smoothly. The power cord is located up higher on the unit so it doesn’t seem to get in the way! Also, the cord on this one is longer which makes it so much more convenient if you’re using it in a larger space that may only have one electrical outlet. The suction is powerful and picked up larger pieces of debris without an issue. I also found out according to the instructions, it can be used as a blower too, what a bonus! There are several attachments that come with it and they all worked great! 100% happy!Jill

I've been using the orange vac for years and was ready for a change. This Koblenz was suggested and I'm not disappointed. The hose clicks in! I tend to pull the vac from the hose and wind up with the hose and no vacuum. The vacuum is easy to move. It has great suction, a long power cord and a huge filter. I like the way the squeegee disconnects from the floor tool saving the need for a separate tool. So far it has performed well. the only drawback which won't delete a star is no brush for this model. It's a necessity. I'm not a contractor but like a vacuum that performs. This is a welcome accessory.ElecraBob

Bought this wet/dry vacuum about 2 weeks ago. Great price. It was on sale for less than $90 Dollars. I couldn't be happier. Assembly was very easy. It runs very smooth and quiet. I even purchased the muffler for it.. Quite a nifty little design.. I also bought the car accessories kit(Same Day Purchase) that is compatible with this unit… It will definitely add a new dimension into my other hobby of detailing my personal vehicles.. I run a Electrical Contracting Business which this unit will be used at my shop also.. And I always have projects around the house that I can bring it home for. This wet/dry vacuum has already came through in the clutch with my garage makeover I'm currently involved in.. I would definitely recommend this wet/dry vacuum.ReconMarine

Purchased recently at Home Depot when my Shop-Vac suddenly quit, without warning, during what at least I THOUGHT was normal use. Actually the second Shop-Vac to do this – (maybe I'm harder on these things than I realize…?) – which DID influence my decision to try a different brand this time. The features on this vac are great! Love the ability to store all accessories on the units "legs". Extra long AC cord is helpful. Warranty is great. So far the performance has been flawless. We'll see if it holds up over time but, so far, its great!104JPD

I have retired from construction industry and have always used Ridgid tools. The castors have improved and it's less weight I have a black Lab and daughter has a black cat. I use this more than ever. Clean hot tub detail cars and vacuum back patio. Hope to use another eight years.Crawdad

Product functions very well, however the manual needs to be addressed. The manual mentions bungees cords. What bungee cords? none in the box. The manual does not explain how the enclosed adapters actually attach to the hose. I figured it out by trial and error. Very poor description of how the gray plastic bag and fleece bag are to be inserted and overlapped. Additionally, where in the manual does it mention the normal popping sound which vibrates the HEPA filter? I thought I received a defective machine. There does exist an accessory kit, 49-90-1962. That should be in the manual as an accessory or included. All these descriptive shortcomings in the manual need a video or at least actual photos depicting the function. For a 1st class product that costs this much what you get is a manual that does not reflect the reputation of quality that Milwaukee tools represent.andesaneli

I hesitated when I was buying this vacuum, but my daughter told me to take a chance on this one, and I'm very happy I did. Great suction power, light to move around from space to space; also, has every tool a person could possibly need. Overall, a great vacuum and the price was great too!Caschic

I just bought this when my old shop vac (starts with a C) motor bearing burned out (it started to scream and smell). It has great vacuum and moves a lot of air for a shop vac. I will use this under my drill press, but also use it with my router table and wood shaper to keep sawdust down. I like that it comes with a 10 foot power cord, so extension cord is not needed any more and I can move it about without unplugging it. I also like it has a 2" hose instead of the 1.25" hose (most of the Bauer shop vacs have the bigger hose) and was a requirement for the aforementioned tools. Pretty good for the discounted price of $100. Assembly was very simple- 4 screws, one per wheel. Most of the accessories are in the tank. I hope this has better reliability than my C shop-vac. (I no longer buy "C" products because of poor bearings) Note that the tank is 14 gallons, but actual debris capacity is probably half that after the filter is inserted, but that is true for all shop vacs.Delaware Dave

We now have a dog which means both mine and my wife's car require deep cleaning. I had been using an old household vacuum cleaner that I had stationed in the garage but it became clearer to me that I couldn't pick-up all the dried food bits and dog hair with that vacuum cleaner. The Bauer Wet/Dry Vac is probably twice as powerful as my old home vacuum cleaner! It cleans out our cars so much better! I also plan to use it to clean out the ash from my Traeger smoker and suck-out the leaves that have been collecting inside my home A/C condenser. I only wish Bauer also provided a smaller crevice tool that can more easily access under and next to my car seats.Don E

I used mine on a daily basis. You can not beat it for the money. I use mine for hot tub drain and cleans. This vacuum is large enough to hold all the water my drain pump can’t get and strong enough to pull the water out the plumbing, even on the larger hot tubs with 60+ jets. I also run mine with out any of the filters and am constantly using it to drain water with extremely high bromine (chlorine) and both acidic and super hard water. I beat mine up and I still get 200+ drain and cleans out of it before the motor starts to weaken. I’m sure if I was nicer to them I could get it to last much longer. The fact that it lasts as long as it does with the way I abuse it says a lot about how well it’s built. I’ll be back for another when I blow this one up.Hot Tub Service Pros

This shop vac is a nice large size. If you're really going to use it in the shop (don't hide it – it really looks nice! I'm not sure how nice it will look after getting shop dust and grime on it and will probably require lots of wipe-downs to keep it shiny), you need a shop vac this big. It's a powerful vacuum but also a decent blower (see the photo below with my husband blowing off the throw rug. The rug was flipping up and moving). It has a lot of accessories (you can actually use a huge bag inside if you have lots of dust you want to contain rather than putting it back into the air when you're emptying it). 10 gallons is a good size, so you won't have to empty it quite as often either. Plus, it has a lot of cable (15 feet or so) and it wraps nicely around the handle on the top of the vac. The clips holding the hose (which is about 10 feet long) are tight and maybe a tiny bit difficult to un-clip, though if they were easier to un-clip, they'd likely come un-done while you're vacuuming or using it as a blower. They are plastic, so I'm not sure how durable they will be over many uses, but they do feel sturdy.ruthjs2k

I love doing DIY projects and we have a lot of mess to clean up whenever we do the work. My husband and me recently renovated our bathroom and this Porter Cable wet and Dry vacuum came very handy for clean up. It has a stainless steel 10 gallon tank for easy pick up of both wet and dry mess. The handle is great to hold and transport the wet and dry vacuum easily. It has maximum suction power and I was amazed to see how it helped me to clean up all the mess very quickly. It has 6.5 Horsepower which makes it great for easy effective pick ups. The on and off switch is large and water resistant. The hose length and even the cord length is decent and works for me perfectly. The bathroom renovation was such a success with the help of this dry and wet vacuum. We recently used it to clean our car and that was so so efficient. Really easy to clean the car with this since it’s portable can the cord length matched the distance from our power outlet. It’s great for cleaning car upholstery too. Overall I am so happy.Div123

I own a few wet/dry vacs and this one is, by far, my favorite. This is a large, 10 gallon vac with a 6.5 peak horse power. The accessories, which are included, are a whopping 10 ft x 2.5 hose, 2 extension wands, utility nozzle, floor brush, crevice nozzle, foam filter and a reusable/washable cartridge. To my surprise, the vacuum also came with a disposable filter bag, which surely helped with picking up sanding dust. The large, water "resistant" on/off switch is easily accessible. Nice, sturdy handle on top with a cord wrap. It is easy to carry, but will take up some room to store for it is a large vac. I appreciate the fact that it has a tank drain to make it easy to empty liquid. The "quick-connect" locking hose, along with swiveling steel casters are also super features. So far, this vacuum works like a charm. It does come with a 3 year limited warranty along with 1 year "free" service, can't beat that! I would recommend.JustSaying

I bought this for the backyard kitchen. Vacuuming up pellet ashes,floor after a cook, etc. I usually roll my shop vac out to handle this chore, so I thought this would be convenient to leave it there, and park under the counter. Disappointed in the suction. Wish I could say this thing sucks, but it doesn't. I have several Porter-Cable tools that I brag on, but not this. It barely pulls the ash out of my Traegar. Thinking about taking the bag out of it to see if that helps. It still has the filter.Kesefus

I bought this vacuum as I wanted something easy to shift around and uses the same batteries as all my other dewalt equipment. I have x3 18v 5Ah batts so this seemed sensible. The vacuum itself is fairly robust and is easy to use. The tub is easy to empty and the vacuum is strong enough for normal tasks. It is fairly power hungry so a few uses necessitates charging. But what is irritating is the filter technology. The machine is based on old tech compared to modern cyclonic devices and instead uses a click on paper filter. Whilst replacable (budget another £25+) its narrow vanes clog up easily and necessitates laborious cleanouts at every tank emptying. A clogged filter = decrease in battery life and poor suction. At this price I'd expect more. Certainly don't ever use it for cleaning up filler sanding dust. For 90% of garage tasks I'll stick to my Henry – the bags are cheap and volumous. Anything in the house is better cleaned with a Dyson. Dewalt Drills – excellent, jigsaws excellent, Hedge trimmer great, strimmer great impact driver super – but this vacuum is pretty poor. Come on dewalt – update this for the 21st century.Dewalt54user

It’s a perfect size for what i will be using it for the dust collection bin is easily removed & replaced. It also takes the Flex volt batteries though this does mean that the vacuum doesn’t sit flush on the floor, not really an issue for me. The hose while short does excepts the Dewalt DWV9000-XJ Connector once the original end is removed obviously (easily screws on & off). For the price it’s great value for money.9293

Great piece off kit. Baught this for my motorhome and works flawlessly. I don't always have access to electricity however with plenty of batteries I don't have to worry about the odd mess my child produces whether it's spilt glitter or spilt milk you don't need to cry over it. Great suction for such a compact machine, there's no need to keep a big and bulky Henry stored under the bed.lokinet!

Technically only becomes a wet dry after purchasing wet filter VF7000. Manual states that any more than 2” of liquid in the vacuum requires this add on feature. Other brands advertised as wet dry vacuums include all accessories required to perform wet pickup. Unless you are only trying to vacuum up an extremely small amount of water, this is a dry vacuum. Not a wet dry, unless you purchase a 35$ optional filter. Would be nice to have access to this information under item description.Melb78

I was doing a remodeling project n my basement and needed some thing to control all lthe dust. I jumped into my truck and headed to Home Depot and grabbed the 9 gallon rigid vacuum because I wanted some that was not big band bulky. Man, was I surprised at the suction power of this small machine. I am really satisfied with the purchase. Gave it 4 stars because the attachments on the box didn't match what was in the box. I ordered a complete set of attachments off amazon for a few dollars.Chieg

Product well designed and once assembled worked well. A couple of comments on the assembly. The casters are somewhat difficult to lock into place into the holder. It took numerous tries…had to turn and push very hard. Regarding wet vacuuming, the instructions reference replacing the paper filter with a wet filter which is not included with the product. I learned via the Q&A section on the website that the wet vac can be done without the wet filter. I suggest you state that in the instructions and clarify the value of using it or include the wet filter with the product. Overall I do recommend this product.needles