Product Description
Designed for car enthusiasts, this Armor All wet/dry vac comes with a powerful 2 HP motor and compact design. The vac easily picks up dirt for a thorough cleaning and the blower function is ideal for cleaning and drying motorcycles, car grilles and wheels. This portable unit with its 2.5-gallon polypropylene tank is strong enough to handle wet or dry cleanups around the house, garage or shop. Filter Included: Yes, Tank Material: Polypropylene, Capacity (gal.): 2.5, Hose Diameter (in.): 1 1/4, Hose Length (ft.): 6, HP: 2, Power Cord (ft.): 10, Blower Included: Yes, Product Type: Vacuum, Product Style: Wet/dry
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #267 in Home Improvement
- Size: 12.4" L x 14.8" W x 15.1" H
- Color: Black/Orange
- Brand: ArmorAll
- Model: AA255
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 14.40" h x10.60" w x14.20" l,9.10 pounds
Features
- Picks up wet and dry debris
- 2.5 gallon storage tank and 2 horsepower motor
- Includes 6-foot hose and 10-foot cord
- Auto shut-off prevents overflow
- 32.7-Inch x 15-Inch x 15.4-Inch
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
185 of 189 people found the following review helpful.
Love this vac - have 2 long hair dogs
By AF
I didn't buy this shop vac from Amazon, but I love it so much I wanted to write a review on it. I got it at Sam's Club during the holiday season and gave it to myself for Christmas.
I have 2 long-haired (with undercoat) dogs and I was sick and tired of cleaning out my upright PET-SPECIALTY Dirt Devil vacuum from so much pet hair even on bare floor settings. I'd have to empty the clear canister over and over just from once around my small home. I hate touching that stuff. Many times I'd have to clean out the clogged hoses as well and that is a pain. I have recently removed much of the carpet in the house and was left with only hardwood floors and sweeping so many pet-hair-piles was too time consuming and messy.
I found this little guy and now I just leave it plugged in all the time and attached to a long extension cord that goes all over the house from a central location. I use the big flat nozzle some but mostly the rectangular brush attachment and all the wand extensions put together. I can vacuum the whole house 3 or 4 times before I ever have to empty out this shop vac, whereas before with the Dirt Devil, I was doing that 3-4 times EACH time I vacuumed. FABULOUS! And it also picks up the small leaves, bits of chewed up stick and clods of dirt that the big puppy brings inside all the time. I still occasionally have to pick the dog hair off the brush, but the hose sucks it right back in and I don't have to be looking for a trash can all the time I'm vacuuming.
I haven't even tried it yet in my vehicle, but I highly highly recommend it for hardwood floors in homes with pets. It is super light and can be easily carried wherever you need it too. The only thing you need to remember is that it does not have a revolving agitator brush so if you do have carpets, you will need a different vacuum to use on those unless you are just picking up loose crumbs or something - it will not get dog hair off ground-in carpets.
It isn't as loud or scary to my big dog as the Dirt Devil and she actually lets me vacuum her with the brush attachment on and likes it! The puppy still runs for the hills when I get it out.
I also have been using it to vacuum my ceiling fans and the tiny nozzle is good for computer keyboards. I bet it will work great for detailing the car too. Wish I had this a long time ago and it is so inexpensive. I sigh to think of how much money I wasted on other less powerful pet hair vacuums for hard floors.
I also haven't even used it for the wet-vac function, but with how much suction power it has dry I bet it rocks in that too. Maybe I should have had this when we were going through house-training?? Gotta remember it next time there's a wet spill in here.
166 of 170 people found the following review helpful.Best Vac For The Money
By Kyle D. Johnson
I'm totally satisfied with this vac. Very powerful, light weight and well priced. I read all reviews before buying it and one mentioned a few flaws. I remedied them with gorilla tape. 1-2 inches of tape inside the rim of the blower connection will create a lasting, snug fit for the hose. Wrapping the base of each accessory tool, one time around, will keep the tools snug on the storage slots. Since the largest tool doesn't fit on the storage slots, slide it over the smaller crevice tool to store it and walla...everything is good to go! The Stinger 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum at Home Depot was a close 2nd but has less power, fewer tools and a shorter hose. I researched them all...buy this one!
123 of 140 people found the following review helpful.
A few flaws
By Neofactor
I got it for dealing with a leaky AC unit drip pan. I picked this one because of the longer power cord and longer hose. That was important in my selection. The power seemed to be fine... I did have a few design flaw issues to address:
1) When using the Blow mode - the hose does not stay in the hole. The power pushes it out... so you have to keep pushing it back in. That is a Big pain. No idea how to resolve this issue other than just holding it in place.
2) The big headed angled nozzle... well.. this does NOT fit into any of the storage slot on the top... those are just for the smaller parts.
3) The unit does not hold a lot of water. this is not really a design flaw other than be aware. The bucket CAN hold more... but the filter and motor sit down into the bucket... so it takes up space.
Overall - it does the job. Has longer hose/power cord than most. Small portable unit.
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