Need Help Choosing the Right Electric Vacuum Cleaner

[zoee]

I am planning to buy an electric vacuum cleaner, but I am not sure which one is the best choice. There are many options in the market like cordless, bagless, and heavy-duty models, and every brand claims theirs is the best. I need something with strong suction power, good battery backup, easy maintenance, and a reasonable price. I would love your suggestions if you have bought one recently, please share your experience.

 

[Manannan]

Within the last couple of weeks I invested in:

https://uk.ryobitools.eu/cleaning-tools/cordless-vacuums/cordless-wet-dry-vacuums/r18wdv/r18wdv-0/

I have quite a lot of other Ryobi stuff including several batteries and got the vac on special offer, looks like you can pick the bare unit (no battery) for around $100 on your side of the pond.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-O...on-Wet-Dry-Vacuum-Tool-Only-PWV201B/317596939

They do other models as well. I would recommend at least a 5ah battery given it is quite power hungry but I have found all the Ryobi tools to be good quality and have no hesitation in recommending this one. Worked very well so far notwithstanding I have only had it a couple of weeks.

For home use we have a Dyson but given the cost of those I would be a dead man walking if I used it anywhere near the Traeger!

 

[RayClem]

Dyson vacuums are good, but they are pricey.

Shark vacuums are also good, but without some of the premium features of Dyson. They are less expensive, but not cheap.

My wife loves her Ryobi handheld vacuum for picking up small messes around the house, but it does not take the place of a regular vacuum.

RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Multi-Surface Handheld Vacuum (Tool Only) PCL705B - The Home Depot

RYOBI introduces the 18V ONE+ Hand Vacuum to our cleaning category. This improved hand vacuum has a powerful motor that offers exceptional suction to pick up a variety of dry debris. Cordless convenience

www.homedepot.com

Having a Ryobi vacuum only makes sense if you are already invested in their 18V ecosystem. You need batteries, chargers, etc.

 

[Shedd]

I am planning to buy an electric vacuum cleaner, but I am not sure which one is the best choice. There are many options in the market like cordless, bagless, and heavy-duty models, and every brand claims theirs is the best. I need something with strong suction power, good battery backup, easy maintenance, and a reasonable price. I would love your suggestions if you have bought one recently, please share your experience.

I just use a small cheap one. I took the filter off and I just point the discharge away from me as I vacuum. It doesn’t blow out far before it drops in the grass. Been working great for over two years.

 

[RayClem]

If you are talking about a small vacuum to vacuum out your Traeger when it needs cleaning, I can recommend the following:

RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 1 Gal. Wet/Dry Vacuum (Tool Only) PCL733B - The Home Depot

Do your cleaning application effortlessly and quickly with the help of this RYOBI ONE Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum vc.

www.homedepot.com

That works only if you are already invested in Ryobi batteries, or plan to do so.

Since you did not mention Traeger cleaning in your initial post, I assumed you were looking for a standard vac.

 

[Manannan]

Since you did not mention Traeger cleaning in your initial post, I assumed you were looking for a standard vac.

I assumed the exact opposite, one of us is wrong!

 

[RayClem]

I assumed the exact opposite, one of us is wrong!

Between the two of us, he got the answer he was looking for.

 

[OldMayfield]

I'm with @RayClem on the one. I use a cheap, 30 year old Sears Craftsman ShopVac to clean my Pro780 and it works fine. I suspect you don't need to invest in an expensive machine to clean out the dust in a Traeger.

 

[CMTiger]

I would go with the one Ray posted if I had to do it over again. I’m already in the Ryobi ecosystem, but for some reason or another I decided to save a little money and get a Stinger. It’s a fine unit, but I’d rather have the cordless option of Ryobi.

 

[RayClem]

I would go with the one Ray posted if I had to do it over again. I’m already in the Ryobi ecosystem, but for some reason or another I decided to save a little money and get a Stinger. It’s a fine unit, but I’d rather have the cordless option of Ryobi.

Yeah, I used to have a Craftsman 1 gallon vac that was useful for cleaning bugs out of lights, etc. but the cordless option is a lot more convenient. I you have Ryobi batteries on hand, the Ryobi 1 gallon shop vac is an easy pick.

 

[BobbyQ]

I have all Ryobi as well but only after I got the vacuum. I went with the Home depot Bucket Head wet/dry plus a 5 gallon Homer bucket. The combo still gets you out the door for under $40 and filters are widely available on line.

 

[Like Smoke]

Bucket Head 5 Gal. 1.75 Peak HP Wet Dry Vac Powerhead Shop Vacuum with Filter, Hose (Compatible with 5 Gal. Homer Bucket) BH0100 BH0100 - The Home Depot

Clean up both wet and dry spillages by using this excellent Wet and Dry Vacuum offered by Bucket Head. Features blower port for added versatility.

www.homedepot.com

I have an old one similar to this. When I unplug the Traeger I plug this in and clean. Reasonable price, works well.