CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17584 6 Gallon 3.5 Peak HP Wet Dry Shop Vacuum | General Purpose Wet and Dry Vac with Filter, Dust Bag, Hose and Attachments for Home, Garage and Automotive Cleaning
$89.99
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This is a practical pick for small to medium wet and dry cleanups in the garage, workshop, or car where portability and price matter more than silent running, but skip it if you need a quiet machine for living spaces or want a carpet nozzle and long cord out of the box.
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Most owners find this compact shop vac delivers strong suction for its size and handles everyday wet and dry garage and car messes without fuss. The real trade-off is that you trade quiet operation and a long cord for a budget-friendly price, so earplugs and an extension cord become part of the deal.
Loved by buyers
- •Suction is genuinely strong once the blower port is aligned opposite the vacuum inlet, a quirk that boosts performance when you know about it.
- •It’s light enough to carry with one hand up stairs or into a vehicle, and the swivel casters roll easily over uneven garage floors without tipping.
- •The included dust bag and the ability to snap in a fine-particle filter (sold separately) let it handle drywall dust without blowing a cloud back into the room.
Buyer concerns
- •It’s loud. Multiple owners mention earplugs are necessary for anything beyond a quick cleanup.
- •The power cord is short, forcing you to use an extension cord even in a standard one-car garage.
- •Hose extensions slip apart during use, so you end up holding both the wand and the hose together by hand.
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Key Features
- •3.5 PEAK HP: Power for a variety of chores throughout the home, shop and automobile
- •COMPACT SIZE: 6-gallon shop vac drum ideal for small to medium cleanup projects
- •EASY FILTER REPLACEMENT: Qwik Lock Filter Fastening System allows quick and easy wet dry vacuum filter changes
- •EASY TO TRANSPORT: Swivel casters provide mobility on rough or uneven surfaces
- •ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: 1-7/8 in. x 7 ft. POS-I-LOCK Hose, 2 Locking Extension Wands, Utility Nozzle, Car Nozzle, Qwik Lock Filter and Dust Collection Bag
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