Shop-Vac 971-05-00 2-Gallon 3 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum

by Shop-Vac

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Lightweight and portable, the Shop-Vac 2-gallon 3 HP wet/dry vacuum has all the power of an upright vacuum. With the versatility of a canister vacuum, it features quiet operation with a powerful 7 Amp motor. This handy wet/dry vac can be used anywhere in the home with its long 18-foot power cord Including a multi-use filtering system and a complete offering of 1-1/4-inch cleaning tools, this hand held vacuum comes with a 3-year warranty.

What's in the Box
6-foot-by-1.25-inch locking hose with extension nozzle, two 16-by-1-1/4-inch extension wands, 12-inch deluxe combination nozzle with swivel end, brush and squeegee insert, gulper nozzle, crevice tool, round brush, foam filter, reusable dry disc filter, and 2-gallon disposable filter bag

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.7 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004RHKP
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 971-05-00
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,186 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #85 in Industrial & Scientific > Janitorial & Sanitation Supplies > Floor Care > Vacuums > Wet-Dry Vacuums

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

82 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FOR HOUSE, June 18, 2000

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R. Oxhorn (GRANADA HILLS, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shop-Vac 971-05-00 2-Gallon 3 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have Pergo / tile flooring and have been searching for a floor cleaner that would pick up the pet hairs, crumbs, dirt and dust that accumulate very quickly in my home. This item is wonderful because it is powerful, lightweight and fast. It beats using the attachments to an upright because you don't have to haul around a heavy machine.

My house is definitely cleaner and I find that housecleaning takes less time since I have had this little machine. I move through the house quickly, switching from the floor cleaning accessory to the duster in seconds making cleaning the floor, furniture, ceiling fans, windows sills etc. a snap. I use it in every room in my house and the car and can definitely recommend this machine as a worthwhile investment!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JUST what I needed!, February 24, 2006

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Dominion D'Chagrin - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shop-Vac 971-05-00 2-Gallon 3 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

Short and sweet: This little vac DOES deliver the power it claims to without taking up the space. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who likes the POWER of full size shop vacs without the bulk of one.

The attachments are NOT on board, but I just toss mine in with the other cleaning supplies. The canister itself is rugged and small enough to carry without it being cumbersome. I couldn't rate this equipment any higher. Even if I had the space for a larger vac, it wouldn't be needed unless I had a huge space to care for/clean. This takes care of a 3 bedroom home with 2 ferrets, 2 cats and 2 dogs (FUR!!), my workshop (glass dust) and my car. I love, love, LOVE IT and you will, too!!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars GREAT vacuum, but . . ., January 27, 2006

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K. Santiel (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shop-Vac 971-05-00 2-Gallon 3 HP Wet/Dry Vacuum (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased my Shop Vac All-Around in 2002. Agree with other reviewers that it is a GREAT little vacuum -- I've owned Hoover, Dirt Devil, Vorwerk, Oreck, etc. -- this one beats them all, hands down. The drawback is when something goes wrong. As one reviewer mentioned, the on/off switches are not the greatest -- mine has always been finicky and finally went out. I called Shop Vac to find an authorized service center, only to be told they discontinued/closed their service centers in August 2005! And, since the warranty is only 3 yrs on the All-Arounds, mine is out of warranty. I have a choice of either purchasing a new motor -- yes, you have to purchase the whole motor unit -- for $46.29 -- OR purchasing a new one altogether. Obviously, at approx $60 for a new one, it makes better sense to just buy a new one. I find it rather frustrating they no longer have service centers and, unless they've improved the on/off switch, I might end up having to purchase a new one every few years!!

So . . . my rating for ease of use and capabilities of the unit itself would definitely be a 5 -- however, poor on/off switch, having to replace entire motor unit because of a poor switch, lack of authorized service centers brings my overall rating down to a 3.