Customer Reviews

Shop-Vac 9710300 2-Gallon, 3.0-Peak HP All Around Wet/Dry Vacuum

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I bought this little wonder to clean up during & after glass etching in a basement as well as keep down pet hair & cat litter in the kitchen. I needed something I could rely on that wasn't going to be "forgiving" with stray, loose & potentially dangerous/painful debris but I didn't want it to need a lot of space to live in and it couldn't be over $60. (It was $49.99 when I bought it).

It's been amazing & I've had it for years & used it as a wet vac, too when my studio apartment flooded (my fault, lol).

The canister is big enough not to have to empty for a few months (I use it every day) & by the time you do, it doesn't weigh a million pounds & cleaning it out, say with some OxyClean, it's small enough to do in the tub. And yes, I've used the body/bottom part of it as a wheeled bucket before, too; which also makes it light enough to pick up if you have to stand on a chair to hit the ceiling fan blades or curtains with the detail brushes included.

Perhaps most worth noting is the motor- 7.0 amps/3 HP is wicked effective, and with the brushes, it takes cat hair off of velvet bedskirts without the fear you're going to damage them.

Honestly, I'd been using it like a shop vac without a bag in it & the filter came loose & burnt out the motor. BTW, I'm reviewing it here because at the time of this review, this merchant has the lowest total price.

If you're thinking about it, I think you'll be happy with your purchase. That's why I'm getting a second one.

When I saw the price for this vacuum, I was skeptical that it would be good, but was willing to try it. Its powerful suction took me by surprise. In my home, we use it only for dry vacuuming. We vacuum our floors prior to mopping. I have also used the crevice tools to clean drawers, corners, and tough to reach spaces, like the tracks of sliding glass doors or hard to reach crevices of my car's interior. The vacuum is excellent. I highly recommend it. Approximately twice a year, it is necessary to wash the filters. Once the filters are clean, the machine operates like new. I purchased a second set of filters, so that I can use the vacuum right away while the first set of filters is being washed.

The only thing that I would re-design in this machine is the size of the opening into the vacuum "bag". The hose is 'L Shaped' when it enters the canister. This creates a problem if you are vacuuming larger items, like packing peanuts, etc. If such items are picked up by the vacuum, they will get stuck prior to entering the canister/vacuum bag, and will create a blockage inside the hose. You simply have to shut off the vacuum, remove the hose, dislodge the items that are blocking the entry to the canister, re-install the hose and then its up and running with great suction again. In our home we describe this vacuum as The Robot, because it reminds us of R2-D2 from Star Wars.

If you're looking for a small Shop Vac, this is the one. For some reason, in my mind's eye, I thought this would be bigger. It's powerful for its volume capacity. It's cute and easy to maneuver around.

The saying, "Good things come in small packages." really applies to this vacuum. It is so handy to do all kinds of cleaning and so powerful.

We just moved into a condo with the prefinished "hardwood" floors. They sure look nice when they're clean, but they show every bit of dust. I used the floor tool with the brushes out (they retract for cleaning carpet) and I was amazed at how much was on the brushes when I finished the floor. That was easily removed by the vacuum. To check, I used a dust mop that usually gets really dirty when it is run over the floor but never seemed to get everything. I couldn't see where it picked up anything after running the vacuum.

As you clean it is so easy to change modes to meet the need. I really wouldn't want to clean without it.

By the way, this is the second one we have owned. The first one, an earlier model, was running like new but I gave it to a friend who admired it. The only problem I had with that one was that bags were getting harder to find. I was able to find them on ebay, but I wasn't sure how much longer they would be available.

After reading the reviews of this product and going through 2 "stick" vacuums in the last couple years, decided to give the Shop Vac a try. Hopefully it would hold up better because it was more durable??? We have been so surprised how wonderful this vacuum works. We have 1200 sq. feet of tile and can get the entire house vacuumed in under half an hour. We also love the fact that with just a tug the extension wand comes off and you have a tool for getting into tight spots. All you need to do is to turn the swivel head sideways and you get under tables, dressers, even chair legs without pulling them out. We have a Siamese cat who loves to sit on our wing chair and after putting the upholstery attachment on and making a couple passes all his hair is gone. We would definately recommend this Shop Vac and if anything happens to ours would replace it with the same item.

Overall, we love this vacuum, but it's a consumable, disposable item. Our second one has died twice and now in need of a new switch. We have a third new one in the box awaiting it's turn. If you use it regularly, you can count on the switch going bad within a year or two. ShopVac Corp will not sell you a switch; they will only sell you the whole power head for $60. Well um, that's more than we paid for the vacuum.

Hang on to your receipt and warranty information as you will likely need it.

I gave an All-Around to my daughter for Christmas, bought one for myself and have given many more as gifts. I blew the brains out of my first one during an 8" rain last fall, so I had to replace it. It seems a little pricey compared to similar sized wet/dry vacs, but this one has such great features: long cord, stable casters, long hose, and accessories, as well as suction that will make your ficus look like a maple in winter (I'm serious, don't get this near leaves on a plant!). Its compact size makes it perfect for household use. I had always lugged in my husband's from the shed if I really needed a wet-vac, so having this handy is wonderful. I know this sounds like a paid endorsement, but I just love this machine.

easy to put together and use. very powerful and handy.a retractable cord feature would be great.

I am on my 3rd unit. Every year like clock work this thing dies. Now, I do use it everyday, so it does get alot of use. But if you use it correctly, change filters and bags ect.. you should get more out of something. The only reason I am doing this again is because of the size. The unit is not as wide as other shop vacs and I only have room for this size.

I didn't expect much out of this cleaner considering the low price (even though I read so any positive reviews). However, it has proven to be better than I'd have imagined. Well built, relatively quiet, and powerful enough for any job. I highly recommend it.