The Shop Vac 2.5 HP models review is a review of the four best rated units with this peak horse power. These models are able to perform wet/dry operations anywhere around the house, yard, or garage. These vacuums can handle light to medium type of jobs. Heavy consistent use of the machine may cause the motor to burn out. The ratings obtained are from the owners of the various models being reviewed.

The accessories that come with these models will vary by model that come in the box. The review will cover some of the features and warranty information so you can compare models side by side to determine which one is best for your vacuuming needs.

Model 5895200

This model comes with a 2.5 HP peak horsepower motor with a 2.5- gallon tank for both wet/dry operations. It also comes with a wall mount bracket to be used in hanging your Shop Vac unit on the wall in the basement, closet, or garage. It’s small enough to fit in most areas where there is little space available for storage. The unit received an average score of 4.4 by 7 owners which is excellent.

The accessories that come with this model are: 7-foot friction fit hose, 2 extension wands, dual surface nozzle, gulper nozzle, crevice tool, round brush, wall bracket, foam sleeve, collection filter bag, and an 18-foot power cord. This model provides up to 25-feet of coverage without using an extension cord. The model comes with a 3-year warranty.

Model 9624710

This unit comes with a 2.5 HP peak horsepower motor and a 10-gallon tank which can be used for both wet/dry operations. This model received an average score of 4.1 from 348 owners which is very good. This model has a stainless steel tank and a rear blower. This model has three wheels. The accessories that come with this model are: 12-foot LockOn hose, 2 metal extension wands, 14-inch deluxe master nozzle w/rug, brush and squeegee inserts, crevice tool, round brush, 6-inch utility nozzle, tool basket, foam sleeve, collection filter bag, web cartridge filter, and a 35-foot power cord. The hose and power cord provide up to 47-feet of coverage without having to use a power cord. This model comes with a 1-year warranty.

Model 9623710

This model comes with a 2.5 HP peak horsepower motor and a 22-gallon tank for both wet/dry operations. It has a industrial FlipN’Pour for easy removal of heavy liquids without lifting. This model was rated by 272 different owners and received an average score of 4.0 which is very good. The accessories that come with this model are: tool storage basket, carriage handle, 12-foot LockOn hose, 2 metal extension wands, crevice tool, round brush, adapter, 14-inch master nozzle w/brush, rug and squeegee shoes, 6-inch utility nozzle, foam sleeve, collection filter bag, web cartridge filter, and a 35-foot power cord. You get up to 47-feet of coverage without using an extension cord. The model comes with a 1-year warranty.

Model 9624610

This model comes with a 2.5 HP peak horsepower motor and a 10-gallon tank for both wet/dry operations. This unit was rated by 413 different owners and received an average score of 3.4 which is good. This model has a 3 wheel dolly, epoxy coated tank, and a rear blower port. It’s an industrial multi-purpose unit for professional and domestic cleaning.

The accessories that come with this model are: 12-foot LockOn hose, 2 metal extension wands, 14-inch deluxe master nozzle w/rug, brush and squeegee inserts, crevice tool, round brush, 6-inch utility nozzle, tool basket, foam sleeve, filter bag, web cartridge filter, and a 35-foot power cord. This comes with a 1-year warranty.

Conclusion

Besides picking up wet/dry stuff around the house, the Shop Vac is a handy tool to have in case you should get hit with a large rainstorm and water collects in your basement or garage. If you are planning on doing some home remodeling, you might want to consider buying a drywall sanding kit. Or, if you need to blow or mulch leaves in your yard, flowerbed or driveway, you may want to consider buying the mulching kit. Both of these accessories must be purchased separately because they do not come with any machines. Both of these accessories are available here.

Shop Vacs perform excellent wet/dry operations around the house, basements, backyards, and garages.

The Shop Vac 4.0 HP models review is a review of the top three rated vacuums with this peak horsepower. Generally, as the HP power goes lower, the price of the unit is also less on average to the consumer. Another side effect of this is that the vacuum cannot stand up for heavy use over long periods of time. The reason being, is the motor will burn out do to the stress placed upon it. If you should have lots of water or debris to pick-up you may want to consider getting a vacuum with greater horsepower so you will not burn out the motor and have to purchase another unit.

These three 4.0 HP Shop Vacs will be listed by their overall score as rated by the owners of these models.  The review of these units will consist of the score, number of reviews, and product features, accessories, and warranty information. With this information in hand, you should be able to determine which of these units the best one for your situation is. The accessories that come with these Shop Vacs will vary upon model.

These vacuums do provide both wet/dry operations which can be used anywhere around the home.

Model 9254010

This model has a 4.0 HP peak power motor and 10-gallon tank for wet/dry pickup. The average score for this model was 4.3 as rated by 30 owners which is excellent.

It has a two-stage filtering system that includes high-quality filter and a dust bag. The accessories that come with this unit are: 6-foot locking hose, 2 extension wands, crevice tool, gulper nozzle, 14-inch floor nozzle w/squeegee insert, and an 18-foot power cord. This model comes with a 1-year warranty.

Model 9651000

This unit comes with a 4.0 HP peak power motor and 10-gallon tank for wet/dry pickup. This model scored a 4.0 by one owner which is very good. It comes with a blower function for blowing debris off the garage floor, sidewalk, or driveway. The accessories that come with this unit are: 8-foot LockOn hose, 3 extension wands, 10-inch wet/dry nozzle, crevice tool, gulper nozzle, cartridge filter w/retainer and disposable filter bag, and a 6-foot power cord. This model comes with a 3-year warranty.

Model 9625010

This model comes with a 4.0 HP peak power motor and 10-gallon tank for wet/dry pickup. This model scored 3.4 by 413 owners of this unit which is very good. This model comes with a rear blower port and a built-in drain tank. The accessories that come with this model are: 12-foot LockOn hose, 2 extension wands, 14-inch wet/dry floor nozzle, 16-inch crevice tool, claw utility nozzle, ultra web cartridge filter with retainer and a high efficiency disposable filter bag, and an 18-foot power cord. This model comes with a 1-year warranty.

Extra Accessories

These models can also be used for drywall sanding and leaf blowing. However, you must purchase the kits separately. The drywall sanding kit is used for sanding drywall whenever you are doing a remodeling job which saves time in cleaning afterwards because the Shop Vac takes in over 95% of the dust out of the air.

Shop Vacs also make great gifts especially if the recipient lives in an area where lots of rain falls and their basement tends to flood during these storms.

The Shop Vac 5.5 HP models review is a review of seven different types of 5.5 HP peak power Shop Vac vacuums. These models should provide home owners with help when unforeseen situations occur like heavy rain or downpours that cause water to seep into the basement or room. When you have lots of water with no place to go, it can flood any area. All these vacuums have been rated good or better by their owners.

You need a powerful vacuum that will discharge the water and quickly. We have provided some information about seven different types of 5.5 peak power vacuums. They all have sufficient power to perform heavy duty jobs. We recommend 5.5 peak power Shop Vacs for heavy work as it can take the strain of heavy use without burning out the motor.

Model 9601400

The Shop Vac 9601400 model can be of great help. It comes with a built-in pump for removing out up to 6 gallons of water per minute and can pump the water up to 50 feet vertically. This is perfect for basements that flood regularly after heavy rains, washing machines that overflow and cleaning the pool floor at seasons end. It has a powerful 5.5 HP motor which has a quiet rating. It comes with many accessories for vacuuming areas that do not have water to remove. It has a 14 gallon tank and a 4-year warranty. This model was given an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 from 15 owners, which is good.

Model 9689400

Shop Vac model 9689400 is a wet/dry vacuum with 5.5 HP peak power motor and a 14 gallon tank and comes with a built-in pump. This model can also remove up to 6 gallons of water per minute and pump the water up to 50 feet vertically. It has an 18-foot power cord to reach many places with the use of an extension cord. The model comes with six accessories to remove dry stuff as well. This model was given an average rating score of 4.3 out of 5 from 111 customers, which is excellent.

Model 5866100

This model comes with 5.5 HP peak power motor and an 8 gallon tank. The unit has a 12-foot power cord. In the box the unit comes with five different accessories. The model comes with a 3-year warranty. Because of it’s small size, you can store the Shop Vac in a smaller area or closet. It also has the power to perform heavy duty vacuuming. This model was given an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 37 customers which is very good.

Model 5872500

This is another model with 5.5 HP peak power motor with a 5 gallon tank. It can be used for small but heavy around the house vacuuming jobs. This model comes with a wall mount bracket to hang on the wall in the basement, closet, or garage to keep it off the ground. Comes with in the box with 5 accessories, and a 4-year warranty. This model was given an average rating of 4.1 from 67 customers which is excellent.

Model 9621500

The Shop Vac model 9621500 is really two shop vacs in one. One has a 14 Gallon tank and the other is a detachable 2.5 gallon that uses the same 5.5 peak power motor. So, you have a separate 2.5 gallon vacuum that can handle small pick-up jobs. This model comes with a 4-year warranty. The unit comes in the box with 9 different accessories. This model received an average score of 3.8 out of 5 from 8 owners which is very good.

Model 5872462

This model has a 5.5 HP peak power motor and a 5 gallon tank. If you should have a need of using a powerful vacuum with a small tank for easy storage, then this model is the one for you. In the box you get five accessories and a 20-foot power cord to reach many areas without having to use an extension cord. This unit comes with a 4-year warranty. This model received an average score of 3.4 out of 5 from 7 owners which is very good.

Additional Accessories

Drywall Sanding Kit

Most of the above models can attach the drywall sanding kit to the unit to turn your vacuum into a drywall sander.  This is a great attachment if you need to do some sanding of drywall. This accessory does not come with any Shop Vac and must be purchased separately.