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Customer reviews for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac

Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac

This RIDGID�14 gallon High Performance Wet/Dry Vac is designed to deliver the powerful suction, large capacity, and rugged construction in a more compact design than is offered in our largest cart type vacs. The vacuum?s 14 gallon drum size helps us achieve a more compact overall design but it still provides a big capacity capable of handling large job-site chores. The 6.0 peak HP motor delivers the high performance necessary to handle these chores. Other key features include; a 3-layer fine dust filter captures dry wall dust, accessories are stored on-board, casters provide 360? mobility. Add a top handle with a cord wrap, heavy duty 2-piece drum construction, a large drain and you?ve got a wet/dry vac that achieves the demands of Pro?s on the job site or in the shop.
Overall rating:
4.718 / 5
4.7
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5
(131 reviews) 129
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Rating breakdown 131 reviews
5 stars
109
4 stars
16
3 stars
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113 out of 120(94%)customers recommend this product.
Customer reviews for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Review 1 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great product for shop use!

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PostedMay 14, 2012
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drayn2
from Huntington Beach, CA, USA
 
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Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Bought extra hose, so now it doubles as a car vac. Primary use is on table saw, drill press, and garage floor.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Powerfull but Quiet

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PostedApril 27, 2012
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Gordie
from Riverview Michigan
 
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Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
All the power that you need but very quiet! My old wet dry vaccum required me to wear hearing protection or my ears were ringing after only a few minutes of use. This Ridgid wet dry vaccum is quiet and has a lor more power than my old Hoover model. The filter is easy to remove and clean. Great item to buy.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

A quiet sucker :-)

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PostedApril 25, 2012
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Rich
from Monterey, CA, USA
 
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Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I started off buying one of the much smaller Rigid wet-vacs, but got tired of emptying it out every few minutes and decided to return it in favor of one with a larger drum. I'm glad I did, because this model is by far the quietest wet-vac I've ever used and needless to say is quite capable in the suction department as well. This bugger is even quieter than our Dyson vacuum for inside the house. Anyway, I love stumbling upon a good product and so far this is certainly that. I've had it for just under a year and used it 5-6 times, so can't say anything about longevity yet.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

great shop vaccum

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PostedApril 19, 2012
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randyman
from Timmins, ON, Canada
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Length of ownership:3 months
Usage frequency:Daily
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Excellent vaccum, real fine quality tool. Electrical cord is really long and good quality. My only concern is that the "ears" to wrap the cord around (for storage), well, the ears are too small to wrap all the cord around and hold it securely. They should be lengthened an inch or two. Some smaller "tools" should also be supplied to reach into those hard to get "down & into" places. Great shop vac. though. Quiet & powerful.
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
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Review 5 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Awesome

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PostedApril 17, 2012
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Marley28
Highly recommend! Quieter and much better than my last Shop Vac
Yes, I recommend this product.
-1point
0out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Good value

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PostedApril 10, 2012
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Clint
from White Bear, MN, USA
 
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Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Daily
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Bought another brand with nearly identical HP & size and it would hardly pick up dry sawdust. Researched on internet and found the Ridgid highly rated, so returned other brand and bought the Ridgid. It has far superior suction and is quieter.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

EXCELLENT FOR ANY TYPE OF WORK LITE OR HEAVY

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PostedMarch 27, 2012
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LANDO
from Covina, CA, USA
 
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Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:Professional
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
Usage frequency:Weekly
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
BY FAR THIS IS THE BEST VACCUM OVER ANY OTHER. I OWNED A 1952 HOME AND RECENTLY USE IT TO CLEAN AND REMOVED DEBRI FROM THE ATTIC EVEN SOME INSULATION AND THE WORK PERFORMANCE WAS OWSOME THE FILTER THAT COMES WITH IT JUST DON'T LET ANY DUST OR MICRO PARTICLES OUT ANY ONE WILL LOVE THIS VACC.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Very Quiet compared to my old one

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PostedMarch 13, 2012
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Smokey
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Monthly
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Bought this because of a best buy rating...Have another Ridgid which I like but this one is muchy quieter and better built than the other one....Havent used it much yet but all works great so far....
Yes, I recommend this product.
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Loved the product, vey good value

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PostedMarch 13, 2012
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Karl
from NJ
 
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Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:3 months
Usage frequency:Weekly
Suction 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Weight 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
This wet/dry vac is perfect for my needs. It has a large enough capacity for most household uses, the suction is very good and it is less noisy than a previous wet/dry vac I owned. I like the caddy for the attachments. One drawback I found is that no brush attachment came with it. Another is that the hose cannot be easily stowed with the vac.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great for anything that requires cleaning.

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PostedMarch 10, 2012
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Trevor
Gender:Male
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
A great shop vac. Originally bought it for its intended use, but realizing it's full potential, became a total replacement for my defunct upright vacuum. Great value, and never looses suction.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+6points
7out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Good features

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PostedMarch 6, 2012
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harleyman
from Pennsylvania, USA
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 week
Usage frequency:Monthly
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
I bought this to replace a smaller shop vac that is 35 years old and still performing well, but I needed a new filter and some hose attachments needed replaced so I thought I just buy this one. It has good features that my old one didn't have such as a bag for the attachments, tube extension holder on the two feet, cord wrap , top handle, and a large on off switch.The unit seems well made and is a lot quieter.I hope it last as long as my old one that was made in the U.S.A.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+3points
4out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Works great

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PostedMarch 6, 2012
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John
from Muncie, IN, USA
 
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Age:55 to 64
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
I'm glad I purchase it works great it came on time
Yes, I recommend this product.
+1point
2out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Vacuum especially for the price

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PostedMarch 4, 2012
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EngineerBob
Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:3 months
Usage frequency:Weekly
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
This is my 3rd Shop Vac. I own a large steel unit that I love but it is too big and too heavy for use in my second story hobby room. I have had this 14 gallon unit for two months and it is great. Plastic parts are rugged and I love the accessory bag because it holds all of the accessories. The 6 HP motor picks up the wood shavings, plaster dust, saw dust and other debrie exceptionally well. I purchased a Hepa filter for this unit but I haven't needed it yet.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Big enough to do the job & small enough to not be in the way.

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PostedFebruary 28, 2012
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Rick
from Central Florida
 
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Age:65 or over
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Suction 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
I have had three other shop vacs and this is the best one so far. I like the size and the power. I would like a temporary filter to put around the factory filter.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Powerful vac

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PostedFebruary 11, 2012
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HappyCouple
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Way better than the common brand. This thing really has powerful suction.
Pros:
Powerful
Quality
Cons:
Shorter hose
Only has accessory storage on 2 of the feet
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

I believe a good buy

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PostedFebruary 7, 2012
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Brennon
Age:25 to 34
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:3 months
Usage frequency:Weekly
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
I bought it to clean up my garage and do a little woodworking with it. Works great.
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

good

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PostedFebruary 2, 2012
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scott
Suction 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Weight 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
this product does what i want it to do in my shop.
Yes, I recommend this product.
0points
1out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Simple product that works

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PostedJanuary 31, 2012
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Curtis
from Miami, FL, USA
 
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Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
After a couple of months' usage, I'm pleased. It is strong and not too loud. The little hanging bag for accessories could be better quality but that's a minor point. It rolls around easily and performs well wet or dry. I bought the wet filter and it will suck water out of a five gallon bucket like nobody's business.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5

Powerful suction, Perfect warranty,

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PostedJanuary 31, 2012
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Pete
from Beaumont, CA, USA
 
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Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Usage frequency:Weekly
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
This is a very powerful vacuum and the lifetime warranty really couldn't be any better. I wish the brush attachment would have come as a standard accessory, but I had to purchase it separately. I will use it a lot more than the wet squeegee tool that came standard.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Professional 14-Gal. Wet/Dry Vac
Overall rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5

Nice Vac loose top

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PostedJanuary 25, 2012
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DeanMag
Suction 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Weight 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
This vacuum works well i've cleaned up lots of drywall dust with it. Like lots of the other reviews i've read the lid is loose on this but it hasn't affected the performance.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
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