CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet Dry Vac, Heavy-Duty Shop Vacuum Wet and Dry with Filter, Dust Bag, Hose and Attachments for Home Projects & Renovations

CRAFTSMAN 12 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac, Portable Shop Vacuum with Attachments is my second Craftsman shop vac. My first was the 16 gallon and there are noticeable differences between the two sizes.The only reason I don't have the 16 gallon is because of a not so honest person we dealt with selling our house so I gave away many items that I still needed, due to him giving us false closing info....anyway on to more interesting things to talk about.This 12 gallon shop vac is very very light weight. The 16 gal not so much.Attachments, canister, hose are all smaller in size than the 16 gal which I like.Suction is just 1 /2 mini horse smaller than the 16 gal but it suctions just as well and even better! Why better? Because the 1/2 (higher) mini horse power made the vacuum suction TO the floor with any attachments on it. Where as this vac suctions extremely well, draws up EVERYTHING from dust to concrete chunks AND doesn't suction its self TO the floor. I had to literally always shut off the 16 gal vac to get it to let GO of the floor when it had the floor attachment on. The crevice tool was never a problem.Comes with several attachments and the hose pieces. Once you put the hose pieces together they are VERY difficult to pull apart. They are very tight fitting, so that's a pro, the not pulling apart easily is a con but better than them not fitting together. Had the same problem with the 16 gal.We had to gently but firmly mallet the feet on. They are supposed to snap on....nope.Cons & my fiasco experience:My shop vac arrived WITHOUT screws of ANY kind. Zero, nada, zilch...none. Sooooo, I called Amazon customer service. Long story short they were going to give me a $17 discount for no screws but I felt this was a screwy offer - yes pun intended.WHY should I take that offer? The screws SHOULD have been included...PERIOD. I didn't want a discount, I wanted the screws to attach the hose holders and handle!Fiasco #2. - 6 lid teeth were broken off in shipping. So when the Amazon customer service person hears me griping about his $17 offer, I brought up the broken teeth which he then tried to grill me on why am I bringing this up NOW ? He didn't believe me.I didn't bring it up because I was calling to get missing screws. The teeth are important but don't affect the performance overall. The lid has locks on two sides to hold it down. BUT again, I paid full price for this vac sooooo.....Long story short I submitted photos of the broken teeth, told him I'd have to make an effort to replace and match/ find the right screws and/ or glue on the handle with construction cement (fiancé is going to do this) .I demanded a steeper discount and he FINALLY listened and gave it.I'm VERY pleased with this Craftsman shop vac. It performs like a pro, iand s easy on the pocket book.A+++++ ratingB and half of a minus grading for customer service.

Love this shopvac. This vac works great. It has great suction and it is not too heavy. It is easy to use the wheels make it easy to move and I think the cost was good.

When I broke my old craftsman shopvac two years ago I thought I would try a cheaper brand with supposedly the same specs and power as my old craftsman.. but that thing was total garbage. I couldnt even vacuum leaves in my garage without it clogging I got so mad I just threw it away and bought this craftsman again, and oh boy, am I glad I did. I had forgot how great the suction plwer is with craftsman shopvacs. I use it for so many things I even vacuum my backyard bc my neighbors tree constantly drops leaves. This vac sucks everything, it never clogs, it has a huge amount of space inside. Its easy to assemble, easy to use, the hose doesnt come out of the intake port if you pull too hard, it rolls easily, it opens and empties easily and yet it will not open unless you intend to open it, the attachments are so perfect for all my needs, and the diameter of the tubes is big enough that it wont clog on large leaves or rocks or stray vines. I use this for everything to keep my outside and garage clean and Im obsessed with it. I will always own this shopvac or one like it by craftsman and never will I ever try a other brand ever again. OH it also killed it, when I cleaned my subaru. It has a skinny tip attachment that works perfectly for vacuuming car carpets and seats and cracks. My car is spotless and I love that. Great vac, 10 stars.. perfect.

The CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17596 20 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac is an exceptional machine that can handle a variety of cleaning tasks with ease. This vacuum cleaner is perfect for those who need to clean up both wet and dry messes around their home or workspace. With a powerful 6.5 peak horsepower motor, this wet/dry vac can quickly and efficiently pick up debris of all sizes.One of the standout features of this vacuum cleaner is its large 20-gallon capacity tank, which means you can clean for longer periods without needing to stop and empty the tank. The tank is also made from durable materials, which ensures that it won't crack or leak, even with heavy use.The CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17596 also features a range of convenient accessories, including a 7-foot hose, two extension wands, a utility nozzle, and a crevice tool. These accessories make it easy to reach tight spaces and hard-to-reach areas, and they're all designed to fit securely onto the vacuum's hose.Another great feature of this vacuum cleaner is its built-in blower port, which allows you to switch the machine from vacuuming mode to blowing mode with ease. This is particularly useful when you need to clear debris from your garage or workshop.Overall, I would highly recommend the CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17596 20 Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac to anyone in need of a powerful and versatile cleaning machine. Its large capacity tank, durable construction, and range of accessories make it a standout choice for any cleaning task, while its powerful motor ensures that it can handle even the toughest jobs with ease.

I own a 100-year-old 4000 square foot house. I needed a big vacuum that I didn't have empty frequently. Something big enough to impress guests and something impressive enough imply that I might have a professional cleaning person. Assembly was pretty easy and I was impressed with the suction power and the cord length. The filter didn't immediately clog up because of the size of the drum. The only negative I've noticed so far is that when an attachment locks onto a loose rug like a limpet creating a vacuum and the motor overspeeds, I can smell it overheating within about 20 seconds. It seems like it requires constant airflow to stay cool. I'm pretty sure I have the largest vacuum in my town now which was my primary objective. I may park it outside my front door during the day to get people talking at the post office.