Craftsman Clean N Carry 4 gal. Wet-Dry Vac, 5.0 Peak hp Reviews


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4.54 of 5
(by 70 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 94% of reviewers recommend (66 out of 70)

Pros
  • convenient to carry or roll. (14)
  • impressive suction (13)
  • durable (10)
  • compact (6)
  • cheaper than canister (4)
  • long power cord (1)
Cons
  • flimsy hose constantly kinking (8)
  • accessory tray constantly falling off (7)
  • no blower port (5)
  • attachments detach easily (1)
  • power cord not durable (1)

Craftsman Clean N Carry 4 gal. Wet-Dry Vac, 5.0... Reviews

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Best vacuum for the money!

GREAT vacuum! I've done lots of research and its the best you can get for its size and the money. 

I use mine for business (auto detailing) and it works great. I go through about one a year but I use it almost daily so I don't think that is bad. The only reason I buy a new one is because the replacement parts are too much. The only thing that goes wrong with them is the hose (kinks) and the power cord eventually pulls out from the base. To replace the problem parts it would cost me at least half the price of the vacuum( $15 replacement hose (which isnt the same), 12.99 filter, and the unknown...

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Posted on Nov 05, 2010

I bought the 4 gallon clean n carry wet-dry vac about 2 1/2 years ago and still love it. It's easy to access for small clean-ups as well as, large clean-ups. I use it when doing home improvement projects. It doesn't loose suction after longer uses. It's very durable, as it gets quite banged up when I am pulling it around corners of my house.

The only negative about the vac is the storage of the hose & power cord when not in use. The hose wraps around the sides in the built-in nooks, but is too long and ends up hanging off making it hard to store in small areas. As for the power cord, I just...

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Posted on Jul 12, 2010

This is basically a cheap plastic box with a blower motor and a flimsy pathetic excuse for a hose. The 'tools' would shame the lowliest Chinese factory. Then why am I rating it five stars? Because it is a MUCH better deal than Sears' Kenmore fancy $350 canister vacs for much of what you need around the house. It has stronger suction and does not require disposable bags. The home-type canister vacs are not better constructed - they do of course have a carpet attachment. Overall, for home use, I recommend one of these, which frequently goes on sale for less money than dinner out with your wife, plus...

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Posted on May 18, 2010

Works great in the garage, car and home.  Wheels make it easy to tote around plus you can pick it up very easy.  It has great horsepower for such a small vacume, and nice attachments.  The power cord is really long which is nice when in the garage or cleaning out the car.  Hose locks on so it doesn't come off which is great when you pull on it.  I wish it had a blower as well so it would be all around great, but that's if you need one.

Posted on Oct 07, 2010
Posted on Sep 13, 2010

I bought the 9 gallon vac first when we had a threat of a flood coming into our garage/shop.  When it didn't we looked more at the size of it and decided we would try the smaller wet=vac instead.  Boy am I glad we did!  Not only is it easier to store since it is smaller but it gets in between our vehicles much easier.  No more moving two or three items to get into that corner or between an aisle.  The slimmer design works perfect!  Now if only Craftsman could do something about that kinky hose and accessory tray!  I have just removed the tray personally and carry the one or two attachments...

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Posted on Feb 14, 2010

Bought this to replace my Craftsman 8 gal. that was over 30 years old, it's a hugh improvement.  I use it mainly for cleaning out the cars, it has outstanding suction, & the size & shape make it easy to carry around the garage.  The lugs that the cord wraps around could be a little larger, & I wish it came with a dusting brush (accesories seem overly expensive).

Posted on Dec 14, 2010

Love this little powerful vacuum! I have owned it for 1-1/2 years and still love it. It has all the features of a larger vac, but is much easier to maneuver. Everyone in the family uses it. I even bought another one 2 months ago for my son's wedding gift.

 

Only negatives are; it tips easily when being pulled around, hose kinks easily, the attachment caddy falls off easily (I removed mine), and the filter nut is tough to remove.

Would recommend to buy!

Posted on Dec 02, 2009

I purchased this vac to replace one that I had that burned out. This vac is small but powerful and did a great job vacuuming my car this afternoon. I have only just purchased this so so far it has been a great buy.

Posted on Jun 10, 2010

I love the portability of this vacuum. It has power to spare and can get into places my Dyson (without taking it apart) can't.  It was a great price and worth every penny!  Now all I have to do is keep my husband from swiping it to his garage !!!

Posted on Apr 13, 2010
Posted on Apr 08, 2010

Craftsman Clean N Carry 4 gal. Wet-Dry Vac, 5.0 Peak hp I have owned one for three years. Pros: Impressive suction for such a small vac, convenient to carry or roll. still works as well as the day I bought it.  Minor drawbacks: accessory tray constantly falling off, flimsy hose constantly kinking. Major drawback: no blower port. I recommend it only if you don't need blower port.

Posted on Aug 11, 2009

Great vacuum

I love this thing. Great suction power. Improvements suggested: Rubber hose instead of plastic; tool carrier that locks in better.

Posted on Feb 21, 2010

Little Dynamo

I purchased this one to replace a shop-vac I purchased from Sears in 1974! The motor finally expired. The old one was a conventional shop-vac with no handle. This one is a great replacement, it has a handle so you can tote it around with one hand and it has a set of large wheels so it won't tip over when you tow it around. It is quieter and has as much or more power than the old one. I'd give it 5 stars but it has to work 30 years first.
Posted on Mar 15, 2009

Great for car and stairs

I have this in the garage and use it primarily to clean my car. It is extremely convenient and I clean my car much more often than I did before. With the long hose I can reach the entire dash and other side of the car from the driver side without having to go around to the passenger side (for most light cleaning). The unit is also light enough and small enough to be used in the house on my stairwells, where a regular upright vacuum will not go. I did need to purchase a $6 brush attachment for two reasons. First, you need a brush attachment to not scratch your dash, etc. Second, the suction on... read full review »
Posted on Feb 05, 2009

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