While looking for a deal on a Ridgid impact wrench and chainsaw, I stumbled upon this in-store clearance item: So, this is a big YMMV. Don't chew me out on it.
BRUSHLESS Subcompact Drill + Impact Driver + TWO 2.0Ah Batteries - it sounds like a perfect kit for somebody who is entering the Ridgid ecosystem or somebody who just needs a basic yet reliable power tools around the apartment/house.
Go to the item page. Look for the "See In-Store Clearance Price". If you don't see it, try your luck again by "check nearby stores".
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGI.../320306478
Community Reviews
RIDGID's 18V subcompact brushless drill and impact driver kit stands out for its lightweight, nimble feel and solid everyday power. The drill is described as light with plenty of torque, and the set has held up well in regular use for years. The lifetime warranty adds appeal, especially at a clearance price. The main concern is battery and trigger quality, with reports of dead batteries, broken triggers, and boxes that may have sat on shelves for a long time. A compact option that fits frequent use better than heavy-duty jobs.
Common Questions (4)
Some units have arrived with a broken impact-driver trigger, and one kit was reported with both dead batteries and a broken trigger out of the box. That points to possible quality-control or storage issues on some clearance stock, so inspecting the box and contents before leaving the store is important.
Some kits have arrived with both 2.0Ah batteries completely dead, and the batteries in at least one box were built in 2022. The likely issue is old stock sitting on shelves for years, so checking the battery date code and asking Home Depot for an exchange may be necessary.
The kit is considered lightweight and nimble, with the drill described as having strong power and torque for its size. It can feel like overkill for basic apartment or house needs, but it is a good fit if you want compact tools you'll grab often.
The lifetime warranty is a major reason to buy RIDGID, especially at a clearance price. It can offset the risk of a bad unit because defective tools or batteries may be worth replacing under warranty.
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I bought the sub compact drill kit on clearance for $50 a while back.
It might be worth snagging for the sub compact drill kit impact driver and extra drill and batteries
https://slickdeals.net/f/17052817-home-depot-ridgid-18v-subcompact-brushless-2-tool-combo-kit-with-drill-driver-impact-driver-2-2-0-ah-batteries-and-charger-w-hack-77-09
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https://slickdeals.net/f/17052817-home-depot-ridgid-18v-subcompact-brushless-2-tool-combo-kit-with-drill-driver-impact-driver-2-2-0-ah-batteries-and-charger-w-hack-77-09
$100 is not bad, but $77 is great
Not sure how bad this experience has left a bitter taste in your mouth. You may not even want to spend another penny on RIdgid. Provided you wanted to keep the tools and the store might have sold out, I am curious if it's worth your time to even consider asking custom service at the store to REPLACE (instead of return for a refund) the same or better model?
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