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Your cart is empty.This portable wet dry vacuum cleaner for cars is small, mighty, and comes with specialized automotive cleaning kit ideal for detailing your car, truck or van. This unique 3 gallon shop vacuum with a built-in dust pan feature is easy to run out to the car and makes a great wet dry auto vacuum cleaner, and when your done compactly stores away. The locking hose with bleeder valve expands from 2-ft. to 7-ft. for extended reach and convenient storage when not in use. The large carry handle makes this vac easy to transport while the quick-release cord wrap allows for simple on-board cord storage and removal. Includes: shop vacuum cleaner, locking hose, soft triangular dusting brush, claw nozzle, flexible crevice tool, car nozzle, WS11045F standard Qwik Lock filter, WS32045F dust collection bag, owner's manual. Also compatible with WS12045F Fine Dust Filter, WS13045F HEPA Media Filter, WS14045F Wet Filter.
kenny
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
It's pretty powerful
ST. PIERRE
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2023
I bought the WORKSHOP Wet/Dry Vac w. my own $$$ because the designers actually looked at the persistent problems of competing vacs and solved most of them. I used the leading brand's version for years and it was, in spite of a strong motor, a constant annoyance with its poor performance. The hose was 1 and 1/4 inches in diameter (as are most or all of WORKSHOP's competitor's hoses still) causing it to continually clog up. Plus, it would bend shut with regularity, stopping the suction. The WORKSHOP has a 1 and 7/8 inch outside diameter extremely flexible hose which cannot bend so far that the suction shuts off. The hose also has a valve where the nozzle connects, allowing you to adjust the suction: brilliant. This vacuum also solves the problem of winding up the hose when you're done--no need to wind. The flexible nozzle fits, with the hose still attached, into the narrow side of the vacuum: brilliant. Some lamentations by reviewers appear that the vacuum tips over. Well, yes, folks, its narrow because its made for small spaces, like your vehicle, or for going up stairs carrying the device, which I use it for. It's also great in wide open spaces (as long as you don't drag it around by the hose expecting it to follow you) where polypropylene/polyester entryway mats tend to congregate. If you want stability, get a competitor's with wheels and see how you like the clunkiness. And the narrower hose. ALSO:Would like to give this terrific machine four stars +, because few inventions are perfect. The two hooks which hold nozzles should be taller and tighter--the nozzles easily fall off. The electric cord should be 2-3 inches longer to more easily snap the plug onto the cord when wrapped around the side hooks. It is extremely loud. I use ear protection. (I suppose this is the price for such powerful suction: it's more like the suction on my full size Dewalt wet/dry vac, with which I also use ear protection.) And I can't address the reports of poor suction when using the bag, as I never use it. This may be a problem of the physics of narrow spaces. Still, I Iove the inventiveness exhibited by this small, portable machine, and love the performance I've experienced over the last 3 months. AND FINALLY:GREAT SERVICE FROM THIS AMERICAN COMPANY. My package was missing a nozzle. I phoned Emerson Electric and they shipped the nozzle the next day. 4 stars+ for the machine, 5 stars for service.
Helga
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2022
I was vacuuming my aviary my from floor to ceiling, and the machine kept falling over on it's side unless I held it with my left hand. Even though the hose extends to 14 feet, whenever I pulled to extend it. the machine fell over. If it were on a wheel base this would not happen, It's a shame because the suction power is tremendous! it also lacks an extension tube to reach high places, which I solved by using others i had from my Shop Vacuum. I t also lacks a floor attachment which I also solved using one from my other machines. Since it is way too late to return this, I have placed it in a square bucket that has wheels; not a perfect solution but helps. My son is going to make me a platform out of fiberglass board, and attach wheels, since the machine only enters halfway into the bucket, and is somewhat top heavy, making it still susceptible to tip over with a strong pull. The hose is so tight, that I really have to pull hard to extend it, which also causes the falling over. I will send a photo later with ref. IT FALLS OVER
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2022
This small vac is a great little sucker! I wanted to clean a sticky car seat. I sponged clean water on the seat and used the vac to suck the dirty water out. I left the car outside in the sun to dry out. Presto! Clean car seat! I'm back to buy the plastic wand. Anybody know where I can find that?
Valery Senka
Reviewed in Canada on June 19, 2021
I own a painting company and this vacuum makes it super easy to clean up any sanding dust and paint chips. It's super light and fairly maneuverable - although I would recommend getting an extension cord with it as the attached cord isn't too long. I haven't needed to try using it to clean up any wet messes, but it works great for dry messes.
mr salty
Reviewed in Canada on May 28, 2021
Small - light and portable
StickLady
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2020
I used this on my car recently and it's amazing! It's very light and easy to carry around or put on the car seat while you're vacuuming. BUT TWO WORKAROUNDS you should know: #1: DO NOT use the vacuum bag it comes with. It reduces the suction power to almost nothing. And it even says in the instructions that the bag IS OPTIONAL, not necessary for it to work properly. #2: it has a short cord so be sure to have a couple of extension cords handy. Other than those two things, it sucks just as well or even better than car wash vacs I've used! Very happy I chose this one after a lot of research!
Emani2
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2019
I mostly brought it for my car. I have also used it on side jobs (painting/plastering). The floor-vac feature surprises clients and that makes me smile.1. Only issue...vacuum bag...With the filter screen and float ball, the bag doesn't fill. I haven't looked...but if I can remove that, then the bag could have more room. I haven't sat down and just look at it all...just been using it. Maybe Im using it wrongly.
odobit
Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2018
Had to modify the inlet to permit solids so they didn't accumulate. I cut off the diverter within. A generous bag is compromised by the motor size. If used with dry filter it's almost useless. The motor could be much more powerful. The two horns for the wrapping the cord keeps that tidy. The flexible hose is very good quality and diameter. The nozzle attachment is hand.
Brenda BROWN
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2017
Used it to clean my car out today for the first time and it was awesome! Great suction power and attachments. I absolutely love it. Had to hold my car mats with my knee to keep it from picking it up off the ground. Only down side is the attachment holders at the top are useless so just going to get me a mesh bag to hold them all. I also purchased a 12 ft extension cord so I could reach outside to the car and there was room to wrap it around the cord wrap on the vacuum so it is always ready to go.
Brenda P
Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2017
I was pretty surprised at how small and light weight it was compared to my larger shop vac, yet it had the stronger suction power. 3.5 hp compared to 2 hp.I have been using it for smaller jobs, which I believe it is intended for...I'd get a larger vac if you want one for a Workshop or large area. I’ve used it for cleaning the interior of the car and it did a great job at picking up all the rocks on the mats and crumbs and stray hairs on the upholstery. I keep it in the garage to pick up little messes. It is it a lot easier to take out and use than my larger Shop Vac.I haven’t had the need to use the dust bag yet so I can’t say how well it perform with one on.My favourite part is that I can control the suction with the bleeder valve so I can lower the suction when needed.It isn’t something I’d use to replace my larger Shop Vac, but it will be used for about 75% of what I used to use it on.
Vikas
Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2016
Terrible suction, I purchased this unit for picking up wood dust from sanded down furniture and it did not pick up much of the dust, my home vac does a better job than this thing does.Also the video is deceiving because this vacuum does require a bag to operate, and the filter is massive pretty much takes up all the room in the bin the bag fits around the filter and cannot hold much dust.I would send mine back if I could but it has been a while since I purchased this unit.Edit 1: Other reviewers suggested that I didn't fit the bag properly or the fact that this unit can be used without the bag. I made sure my bag was in correctly and followed instructions as described on the bag and in the instruction manual, also I've tried this without the bag, the suction still is not comparable to my lower horsepower shop vac. I'm assuming the reviewers that mentioned that have not tried a better vac.
samuel s.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014
I am operations manager for a large steel fabrication company and we generate quite a mess on a daily basis. I have several shop vacs here on site...the black round canisters on wheels everyone is familiar with. I wanted this one for myself and the employees personal use on autos and rvs etc. I researched and most portable vacs were 2 or 2.5 horses and just looked clumsy. This unit is 3.5 hp. and trim along with being light weight. It exceeded my expectations in every way, and the price is unbelievable. The power is amazing. If you activate the vac and just put your hand over the tip you can see the torque in this powerful little unit. And the noise level is half that of any other vac I have used. It actually has latches that secure the top of the unit to the body instead of those annoying tabs that you have to line up and hope for a secure seal. I am more than happy with my Workshop Wet/Dry vac and am purchasing one for my 82 year old father for Christmas this year to use out in his wood shop.Thanks for providing such a quality product at a great price.Sam
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