Craftsman  16-gal 6.5-peak hp Wet/Dry Vac with Detachable 265 mph Blower

I bought this vac to vacuum my vehicles and because it has the detachable blower. So far has done a real good job, no problems. I only give it 4 stars because I would like this vac to have more attachments, like one of those big brushes....this one did not have one and I have to purchase it separate. I paid 109.00 and I looked at other major stores and they all were more expensive and it did not have as much power than this one.

Bought this wet/dry & blower in order to not have two tools (all-in-one) in my shed. Well I have mainly used it as a leave blower for the last 4 months and it has work fine until I used it to clean up my shed and vacuum sawdust and other debris. After about an hour or so of vacuuming the unit would not turn on. After several attempts to let it cool down (just a thought) still the same results, nothing. Lucky I purchase the extended warranty even though the unit is only 6 months old. Either way I wait for my store credit to try it again.

I generally don't like tools that try to be two things at the same time. But for my purposes, This blower/vac combination is excellent. I had the previous generation model of this vac until it failed nearly 15 years later. This unit seems even nicer. Super powerful motor. Highly recommended.

Only used it a little bit - just received it - but so far it's great!

Very versatile tool. Can be used as a leave blower, vac or clean out your rain gutters with the right attachments

I had this vac for 15 years and will still suck the paint off a wall! The blower is just as good, I can't find a gas one with the same velocity! Unlike Shop Vac brand I don't get dust blowing everywhere in my shop when I'm cleaning up. If you need a good vac, this is the one.

was really impressed with the pickup power and filtering system. my old shop vac only good pickup for a very short time and the filter got full then it just blew dust ever where the craftsman 16.5 shop vac so far has none every job without stopping to clean the filter when i'm finished with the job i just empty the basket take the filter out i use my air compressor to blow the dust out put in back together and its ready for the next job what i like best is i have not seen any dust come out of the exhaust.

Used for 3 years now. Works great!!

This vacuum has been a real workhorse.  It's very reliable and I really don't know of any complaints.  I purchased this same model about 2007 and mine still works great.  Even though I haven't had the opportunity to do much "wet" vacuuming, I can attest that the power of this unit is very sufficient for dry vacuuming.

I started remodeling a 1928 home that required a lot of demolition and cleanup.  This vacuum has been used to suck up dirt, saw dust, concrete remnants, tile, nails, blown-in insulation and more.  My vacuum has been drug around and torchured yet continues to run well as long as the filter is cleaned/replaced.

I'm cheap so I reuse my filters for a very long time.  When the suction starts to deteriorate, I know it is time to clean the filter.  Open the unit up, remove the filter and convert the vacuum head to a blower - just go outside or to an open window and blow out the filter yourself.  I think I am on my 3rd filter now after almost 6 years?  This may not be recommended, but it's what I do.

I also use the blower all year to clean off my sidewalk after edging and to blow leaves and yard scraps out of the yard and blow out my garage.  It has sufficient power for my needs and gets the job done.  It really is a great unit.

My squeegee attachment did break over time, but I was using it on hardwood floors with staples and nails sticking out.  My other attachments are very worn now and probably should be replaced, as well as the hoses, but since they still work, I keep on using them (minus the squeegee head).

The unit is on the loud side, but I think it's to be expected and I don't mind.  A set of ear protectors solves that problem, and that's only if you're indoors someplace like an empty room that echos a lot.

All-in-all, a GREAT vacuum - at least mine has been!

Thanks Craftsman!