Review of Craftsman (craftsman.com) upright/handheld/canister vacuum cleaners

Craftsman is a leading manufacturer of quality machineries, and their vacuums are no exception. The company produces products such as automotive tools, storage, power, and hand tools. Their range of vacuums include handheld, canister, and stick cleaners. With most of the canister vacuums coming in a dry/wet design.

All the vacuums come in the company’s trademark black and red colors. This makes them appealing to the eye. Besides, they are made of tough BPA-free plastic improving their durability. As you’d expect, the suction power in Craftsman vacuums is strong. This is the reason most are used in commercial places.

The handheld vacuums are also fantastic in their category. They are lightweight, portable, and come in a modular design. The dust cup is also large enough to hold debris while emptying less. They are cordless, coming with a long lasting battery so you can clean for up to 30mins.

The same case applies to the stick vacuum cleaner. It comes in an elegant design with LEDs for cleaning dark spaces with ease. Furthermore, you can convert it into a handheld vacuum cleaner and use the crevice tool to clean hard to reach areas.

In this article, we will be looking at some of their vacuums and see how they stack up. So, let’s get into it.

List of Craftsman vacuum cleaners

• V20 cordless stick vacuum kit
• Electric 5-1/2 peak HP wet/dry vacuum
• V20 cordless handheld vacuum kit
• Powerhead bucket head wet/dry vacuum
• V20 cordless wet/dry vacuum
• 0 peak HP wet/dry vacuum with detachable leaf blower

V20 cordless stick vacuum kit

If you want a lightweight stick vacuum that will help you clean high up places, consider buying this model. It comes with a long foldable wand allowing you to clean below furniture. besides, the low profile design ensures it fits under your bed and other low-laying furniture with ease.

It has 1 hour of runtime, meaning you can use it to clean large portions on a single session. The large dust cup also ensures you clean more while emptying less. And with a suction power of up to 45 CFM, you are sure to capture small and large debris with ease.

The wide floor nozzle allows you to clean with minimal passes while the LED lights making clean dark corners a walk in the park. You’ll love how lightweight and portable this vacuum cleaner is.

Electric 5-1/2 peak HP wet/dry vacuum

If you are looking for a high-performance vacuum cleaner, this might be the perfect choice for you. Coming with a capacity of 16 gallons, it ensures you can vacuum your carpet and mop bare floors uninterrupted. What’s more, you can change it to a blower by the click of a button. So if you want to dust your furniture too, this vacuum cleaner got you sorted.

Thanks to the power suction, it can pick up large and small debris as well as clean stubborn stains. There are 360 degrees rotating wheels which ensure you can move with it across your spaces. As you’d expect, it comes in an elegant design which is appealing to the eye. With an LED indicator, you can monitor the suction power and other settings.

There’s also a storage compartment where you can store accessories such as crevice tool. And thanks to the 27ft cord and hose, you can clean hard to reach areas easily.

V20 cordless handheld vacuum kit

If you are looking for a practical handheld cleaner, this Craftsman vacuum might be your best bet. The vacuum comes in elegant black and red colors. The compact shape makes it an easy-to-use vacuum cleaner so you can clean hard to reach areas with ease. The handle is rubber-padded, meaning it will feel comfortable in your hands.

This V20 cordless handheld vacuum has a suction power rating of 45 CFM, ensuring it can capture small and large debris with ease. In fact, it offers 50% more suction power compared to its competitors. Thanks to the 1.5Ah battery, you can enjoy up to 30 minutes of runtime. With a large dust cup, your cleaning experience will be uninterrupted.

It is equipped with a two-stage filtration system, which ensures you enjoy powerful suction even when the dust cup is full. And since it is translucent, you can tell when the cup needs emptying.

Powerhead bucket head wet/dry vacuum

Are you looking for a conventional-looking wet/dry vacuum cleaner? Well, why not get yourself this traditional Craftsman vacuum. This model is especially intended for small messes. For example, you can use it in your garage or office. It has a 4ft hose, meaning the space you can clean is limited.

It is lightweight compared to the rest and features a rather basic design. All you need is to connect the hose and you are good to go. With a maximum capacity of 5 gallons, you can rest assured of small-uninterrupted cleaning sessions. Interestingly, you can use any 5-gallon bucket to attach the head of the vacuum.

As such, it saves you on maintenance costs and buying attachments. With it, you can mop and vacuum your bare floors with ease. Whether you want to use it as a mop, blower, or vacuum cleaner, this model got you covered.

V20 cordless wet/dry vacuum

This Craftsman vacuum cleaner is an ideal option if you are looking for a vacuum that can clean the air. This is thanks to the integrated HEPA filter. It captures 99.99% of allergens, pollen, and illness-causing organisms with ease. This leaves the air in your room healthy. You also get pre-motor filters that capture small and large debris. And since the filters are washable, you can use them for up to 6 months.

With a 7ft hose, you can clean large portion of your spaces. What’s more, it offers flexibility unlike corded vacuum cleaners. There’s a storage compartment on board allowing for easier storage of accessories. The 2-gallon tank allows for uninterrupted wet and dry cleaning.

With this vacuum cleaner, you enjoy up to 35 CFM suction power, which is enough to capture just about any debris on the floor. Whether you want to clean carpets, car seats, or bare floors, this Craftsman vacuum got you sorted.

6.0 peak HP wet/dry vacuum with detachable leaf blower 

Finally, you can get this state-of-the-art vacuum cleaner. Not only can you use it as a vacuum cleaner, but also as a blower. The blower allows you to clean outdoor spaces such as verandahs and your garage. And thanks to the powerful motors, the air output is strong. You will get a storage compartment for the hose and accessories.

Some of the accessories you’ll get include a crevice tool, upholstery tool, and dust brush. Unfortunately, this model is corded, limiting the area you can clean. The canister can hold up to 12 gallons of debris and cleaning water.

With Dual-Flex technology, maneuvering the vacuum cleaner in tight spaces is a walk in the park. Also an oversized drain ensures prompt emptying of liquids. As you’d expect, it comes in an elegant black and red color theme which is appealing to eye.

Craftsman vacuum cleaners review

As you can see, Craftsman vacuum cleaners are ideal for most cleaning needs. You can use them on carpets, bar floors, and furniture. Besides, you can covert most into a blower. This ensures your house and outdoor places are clean. They are also affordable given the features they afford you.

And since some like the Powerhead bucket head wet/dry vacuum allow you to use common buckets, they are economical. Another feature that makes them stand out is their ability to mop floors. This means your spaces will remain clean for long.

With a cordless and ergonomic design, there cleaners do not limit your cleaning. Furthermore, the runtime of their batteries is fantastic. So if you want practical yet cost-effective vacuum cleaners, consider getting yourself either of the above Craftsman vacuums.

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Craftsman vacuum vs Dewalt vacuum, which is better?

Brand	Craftsman	Dewalt
Model	V20 cordless stick vacuum kit	20V Dewalt stick vacuum
Weight	7 pounds	7 pounds
Dimension	25.25 x 7.13 x 11.38 inches	20.28 x 9.21 x 7.56 inches
Capacity	0.08 gallons	0.08 gallons
Wet &dry	Dry	Wet and dry
Runtime	60min	21.4min
Price	Check price	Check price

 

FAQ

Why is my craftsman vacuum blowing dust?

The filter is not trapping the dust. This is due to a faulty filter or improper installation of the filter.

Is Craftsman a wet and dry vac?

Yes, most Craftsman canister vacuums are wet/dry.

Are wet/dry vacuums worth it?

Yes, because they not only allow you to vacuum but also to mop your floors.