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expiredpowerfuldoppler | Staff posted Nov 4, 2023 1:44 PM

Craftsman 2.5-Gallon 1.75 HP 3A Portable Corded Wet/Dry Vacuum

$20

$42

52% off
+ Free Store Pickupat Ace Hardware
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Ace Hardware has for Ace Rewards Members (free to join): Craftsman 2.5-Gallon 1.75 HP 3A Portable Corded Wet/Dry Vacuum (CMXEVBE17250) on sale for $19.99. Select free store pick up where available.

Thanks to Deal Editor powerfuldoppler for finding this deal.

Note: Must be logged in to your Ace Rewards account to see discount.

Includes:
  • Wet/Dry Vac
  • Crevice Tool
  • Utility Nozzle
  • Filter Bag w/ Retaining Band
  • 5-ft Friction Fit Hose

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This was an extremely popular Frontpage Deal last time it was available, earning over +140 thumbs up from our community.
    • Our research indicates that this is $20 lower (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $39.98 at the time of this posting.
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
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Ace Hardware has for Ace Rewards Members (free to join): Craftsman 2.5-Gallon 1.75 HP 3A Portable Corded Wet/Dry Vacuum (CMXEVBE17250) on sale for $19.99. Select free store pick up where available.

Thanks to Deal Editor powerfuldoppler for finding this deal.

Note: Must be logged in to your Ace Rewards account to see discount.

Includes:
  • Wet/Dry Vac
  • Crevice Tool
  • Utility Nozzle
  • Filter Bag w/ Retaining Band
  • 5-ft Friction Fit Hose

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This was an extremely popular Frontpage Deal last time it was available, earning over +140 thumbs up from our community.
    • Our research indicates that this is $20 lower (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting at $39.98 at the time of this posting.
    • See the forum thread for additional discussion of this deal.

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff

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CreditGuy
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I have this vac and it's a great unit for cars and other small jobs. If you have a need for a small vac, this is a good choice.
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illbirz
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It's small, loud and no filter.
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Speedmaster1
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It actually comes with the hose but it does not have the long wand. Don't bother with this product. Very underwhelmed with the performance. See details on my other post also on this thread.
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Nov 4, 2023 11:55 PM
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Speedmaster1Nov 4, 2023 11:55 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Speedmaster1

Quote from JohnDubya :
It says "tool only", which means it doesn't come with a hose?
It actually comes with the hose but it does not have the long wand. Don't bother with this product. Very underwhelmed with the performance. See details on my other post also on this thread.
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Nov 5, 2023 1:31 AM
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jeffricks2051Nov 5, 2023 1:31 AM
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I got this 1 1/4" accessory a week ago. Now I can't go back. It fits on OPs model or any 1 1/4" sized vac. It's 10 off.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwa.../319238525
Nov 5, 2023 3:32 AM
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Von32Nov 5, 2023 3:32 AM
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I have this and it's weak.

Also tips over tons. Wheels are worth it. Or a better shape like Milwaukee's thing
Nov 5, 2023 4:04 AM
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sbui503Nov 5, 2023 4:04 AM
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This vac sucks much better than cordless Dyson v15. Great size, it come with a paper filter & rubber band to hold it. I did manage to add a hepa filter and additional padding. Using it as a car vac, just tested it. It a good size. Manage to download the ace hardware app and got additional $5 off. $15 is a good deal. . .
Last edited by sbui503 November 4, 2023 at 09:10 PM.
Nov 5, 2023 4:26 PM
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rockstar4224Nov 5, 2023 4:26 PM
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Quote from sbui503 :
This vac sucks much better than cordless Dyson v15. Great size, it come with a paper filter & rubber band to hold it. I did manage to add a hepa filter and additional padding. Using it as a car vac, just tested it. It a good size. Manage to download the ace hardware app and got additional $5 off. $15 is a good deal. . .
Saw the $5 with app download but got a message that it could not applied to this purchase/is excluded.
Nov 5, 2023 10:23 PM
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kozgNov 5, 2023 10:23 PM
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Quote from illbirz :
It's small, loud and no filter.
I bought one last year and it came with a blue filter and large rubber band. Instructions said to take off the filter if vacuuming water.
Nov 5, 2023 10:50 PM
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kozgNov 5, 2023 10:50 PM
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Quote from Speedmaster1 :
I bought this same unit the last time it was on SD. I thought it would come in handy for small jobs such as vacuuming the interior of my car. It is meh, suction is decent for its size. My biggest complaint is that if you switch position, it would completely lose sucking power. It is screaming like crazy but no actual air pull. I had to turn it off and turn it back on to regain suction power.

No, I can't recommend it. I ended up getting a full-sized Ridgid 16 gal shop vac that was recently on sale for $60 in HD.
Shop vacs have a plastic ball in a cage below the motor inlet. It sucks the ball into the inlet when it tips over or it fills up enough water for the ball to float to cut suction so water doesn't get into the motor.

Did yours not come with a filter?

$60 is a sweet deal for that Ridgid model.
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Nov 6, 2023 2:20 AM
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Gandalf004Nov 6, 2023 2:20 AM
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Picked this up today, really pleased with it. Tried it out today and it was great for vacuuming my carpeted stairs as it's really light.
Nov 6, 2023 1:20 PM
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FNwozNov 6, 2023 1:20 PM
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Great little vacuum. Picked one up last year or the year before. Can't recall.
Nov 9, 2023 4:50 PM
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CoolMaid7725Nov 9, 2023 4:50 PM
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Quote from sbui503 :
This vac sucks much better than cordless Dyson v15. Great size, it come with a paper filter & rubber band to hold it. I did manage to add a hepa filter and additional padding. Using it as a car vac, just tested it. It a good size. Manage to download the ace hardware app and got additional $5 off. $15 is a good deal. . .

One of the most helpful comments.
Nov 10, 2023 3:56 AM
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NorthGADIYNov 10, 2023 3:56 AM
80 Comments
Quote from Speedmaster1 :
I bought this same unit the last time it was on SD. I thought it would come in handy for small jobs such as vacuuming the interior of my car. It is meh, suction is decent for its size. My biggest complaint is that if you switch position, it would completely lose sucking power. It is screaming like crazy but no actual air pull. I had to turn it off and turn it back on to regain suction power.

No, I can't recommend it. I ended up getting a full-sized Ridgid 16 gal shop vac that was recently on sale for $60 in HD.
I have had 16gal Ridgid vacuum for over ten years now and now it has been working great. However, filters at HD are a bit pricey. So, One thing I recommend is to get paper bag filters online(usually under $20 for 5 bags). These bags work great when cleaning dust/grill/ash.
Nov 10, 2023 4:47 AM
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Speedmaster1Nov 10, 2023 4:47 AM
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Quote from kozg :
Shop vacs have a plastic ball in a cage below the motor inlet. It sucks the ball into the inlet when it tips over or it fills up enough water for the ball to float to cut suction so water doesn't get into the motor.

Did yours not come with a filter?

$60 is a sweet deal for that Ridgid model.
Yes it comes with a basic filter.
Nov 10, 2023 4:02 PM
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bloomlateNov 10, 2023 4:02 PM
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FYI, Just brought it home. Somehow I had a $5 Reward in my reward wallet, maybe for downloading app? So my pre tax was $14.99.. Great little unit for my oversized sofa and crazy amount of Pug hair..
Nov 10, 2023 4:04 PM
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bloomlateNov 10, 2023 4:04 PM
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Quote from rockstar4224 :
Saw the $5 with app download but got a message that it could not applied to this purchase/is excluded.
Mine applied fine, but maybe since it was already in wallet? The $5off $15, did not work, though.
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Nov 13, 2023 4:04 PM
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Medic311Nov 13, 2023 4:04 PM
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if you download the app, you get $5 off $5 coupon
making this $15 with in-store pickup. nice deal

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