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Craftsman Compact Wet Dry Vacuum, 6-Gallon

Last updated: April 20, 2023


Craftsman Compact Wet Dry Vacuum, 6-Gallon
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CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17584 6 Gallon 3.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac, Portable Shop Vacuum with Attachments

CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17584 6 Gallon 3.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac, Portable Shop Vacuum with Attachments
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In our analysis of 57 expert reviews, the Craftsman Compact Wet Dry Vacuum, 6-Gallon placed 16th when we looked at the top 18 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

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Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

One of the highlights of this super cleaning machine is that it is bagless and has a filter which minimizes any excess dust, so as well as being hygienic, the bagless function means you will save money.
- Morning Chores
Portable, stable product, from a reputable company.
- BestReviews
With a long hose and two extension wands, it has more than 17 feet of reach.
- Top Ten Reviews
A 3-peak horsepower motor that will help in cleaning your indoor and outdoor areas powers this Craftsman model
- HouseholdMe
This Craftsman also boasted the easiest to remove filter, with a screw cap which was more intuitive than the usual twist-and-pull dance we had to deal with on other models.
- Reviewed
Craftsman definitely took this into consideration when it added full 360-degree swiveling casters – finally, no more pulling and yanking on the hose and knocking the whole thing over when you’re twisting around trying to get into tight spots.
- The Saw Guy
The machine has a large on/off switch which fires the motor up in seconds, and the hose is easy to remove and reattach as needed.
- Woodwork Boss
TheCraftsman 12004 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum comes with a long-lasting 6-gallon polypropylene water tank that can easily be moved around.
- The Wet Dry Vacuum
The Craftsman 12004 comes with a 3 peak HP motor, which is powerful. The motor will effectively capture dirt, debris, and water around your home, in a short time.
- Vacuum EZ

What reviewers didn't like

Wheels don’t lock onto body.
- Morning Chores
Shorter cord and lower HP than some competitors.
- BestReviews
At 96 dB, this vacuum is noticeably louder than its competitors.
- Top Ten Reviews
The only weak spot was the Craftsman's lack of attachments. It comes with two extension wands, a floor squeegee for wet pickup, and a utility nozzle. That covers wet and dry pretty well—but some of the competition came with more.
- Reviewed
A bit bulky for storage, and no option for wall mount.
- The Saw Guy
On the downside, there is no plug on the 12004, so when you vacuum water, you’ll actually need to dump this one.
- Woodwork Boss
Power cord and hose are not very long.
- Vacuum EZ

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