Wet-Dry Vacuum Buying Guide
Posted by: plehne in Featured, Shop Vac, tags: selection of wet/dry vacs, wet/dry vacsFor super-sized messes, you need a super powerful vacuum designed to tackle the tough stuff. A wet/dry vacuums can make cleaning up your drilling, sanding and sawing messes easier than ever before. And the right wet/dry vacuums can effectively suck up everything from DIY debris ranging from chunks of plaster to microscopic drywall dust, as well as spilt milk, leaky dishwashers, laundry room puddles and other household mishaps.
These electric tools are simple to operate and come in sizes and shapes to fit a variety of needs. You can find anything from small hand held cordless units to hefty commercial models outfitted with large capacity tanks ranging in size from 10 to 18 gallons or more. And because they are simple in design and operation, wet/dry vacuums are usually less expensive.
The wet/dry vacuum phenomena has exploded in the marketplace with brands that fit every budget and every need. Some of the best selling brands include Shop-Vac, Craftsman, De Walt, Porter-Cable, Milwaukee and Bosch. Some models tackle the tough stuff better than others.
Warranties on wet/dry vacuums vary from model to model. Some units have a simple 1-year limited warranty, while others offer a lifetime warranty with fine print. You want a unit with the longest warranty on the motor, which is the most expensive and complicated part of the wet/dry vacuum.
Prices for wet/dry vacuums run the spectrum, from just under $40 to $400 or more. A smaller and less expensive model ranging from $50 to $100 may be all you need for occasional cleanups and light duty messes. Many of the more durable and more frequent use models sell from $200 to $400.


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