CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet Dry Shop Vacuum | Heavy-Duty Shop Vacuum Wet and Dry with Filter, Dust Bag, Hose and Attachments for Home Projects & Renovations
$139.99
Fair PriceUsually $134.81 · lowest $92.77
Best for: Garage owners and DIYers who tackle renovations, car detailing, and water cleanup and need a shop vac that stays in one place, not something to carry through the house daily.
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An 84% five-star rate from 8,500 reviews signals that this Craftsman delivers on garage and workshop expectations in a way smaller shop vacs do not. Buyers run it through renovation dust, flood cleanup, and car detailing with 6.5 HP that pulls grime from wall gaps a household vac cannot reach. The bulk and short casters are the tradeoff for that power.
Best for: Garage owners and DIYers who tackle renovations, car detailing, and water cleanup and need a shop vac that stays in one place, not something to carry through the house daily.
Loved by buyers
- ✓6.5 HP motor pulls fine dust and large debris alike, including from under wall edges where standard vacuums lose suction
- ✓16-gallon tank goes through a full garage cleanout or renovation without constant emptying
- ✓Blower port reverses the airflow to push leaf litter off a deck or dry a wet surface after liquid pickup
Buyer concerns
- ✗Hose kinks despite the Dual-Flex marketing; wide-floor nozzle needs a separate 12-inch accessory for large sweeping passes
- ✗No dedicated cord keeper; the power cable drapes over the accessory holders instead
- ✗Bag-and-cone-filter combination confuses first-time shop-vac buyers; neither the box nor ads explain when to use each
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work well for car interior cleaning?+
Can it handle pet hair on carpets and furniture?+
Is it too loud for home use?+
How long is the power cord?+
Does the hose kink easily?+
Key Features
- •HEAVY-DUTY: Powerful 6.5 Peak HP provides extra power for large projects in the garage, shop and on the jobsite
- •BUILT-IN BLOWER PORT: Rear blowing port on this wet dry shop vac allows for quick cleaning of leaves and grass clippings in your garage and outdoors
- •OVERSIZED DRAIN: Built-in oversized drain on the wet/dry vac allows for convenient emptying of liquids
- •DUAL-FLEX TECHNOLOGY: 2-1/2 in. diameter shop vacuum hose features Dual-Flex technology for 180-degree mobility at each end to resist kinking
- •ACCESSORIES INCLUDED: 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. POS-I-LOCK Dual-Flex Hose, 2 Extension Wands, Utility Nozzle, Car Nozzle, Wet Nozzle, Qwik Lock Filter and Dust Collection Bag
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