Shop-Vac 971-03-00 All-Around Wet/Dry Vacuum 2-Gallon, 3-HP

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Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The handy wet/dry vac that goes anywhere!

The AllAround has the power of a full-size vacuum with the convenience of a handheld model. With all the features you've come to expect from Shop-Vac.

Included Accessories:

• 1-1/4" Dia. X 6' Lock-On hose
• (2) 1-1/4" extension wands
• wet/dry nozzle
• round brush
• crevice tool
• gulper nozzle
• 4-wheel dolly

Included Filters:

• Foam Sleeve
• Disposable Filter Bag

Features:

• Cord Length: 18 Feet
• Operation Sound Level: Extra Quiet
• Hose Size: 1.25" Diameter
• Warranty: 3 Years
• Lock-on Hose
• Hand Held Design

From the Manufacturer

This AllAround by Shop Vac really comes equipped to handle almost any job in and around the house. Quiet operation, compact size and easy mobility are only a few of the benefits that makes this wet/dry vacuum a valuable cleaning tool. With its powerful motor and versatile accessories even the toughest jobs are cleaned with ease. The convenient top carry handle and lightweight construction makes quick work of vacuuming stairs and automotive interiors. Use this vacuum in the home, garage and workshop for wet or dry applications.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 11.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000063SDH
• Item model number: 971-03-00
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,461 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful tool for helping your floors stay clean, May 6, 2007

By	Research Maven "Raquel" (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews

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.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth replacing with same item!, January 26, 2009

By	Kimberley Closson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Man, April 3, 2009

By	Claire Francis (Fredericksburg, VA) - See all my reviews

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.