RIDGID 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum Review

I hate this thing. The RIDGID 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum basically vacuums--barely. Save yourself the frustration and buy a better shop vac.

Sometimes you think positive thoughts too soon. Three months ago, I bought the RIDGID Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum WD0670 and felt it was generally good. No glowing praise, but I felt it passed muster.

Now, after owning the vacuum for over 3 months, I feel qualified to speak my mind: It's kind of driving me crazy. The only good thing going for it is its price.

This RIDGID WD0670 performs the basic functions of vacuuming and blowing. Period. It's cheap. That's why The Home Depot stocks this vacuum so prominently at the ends and center of aisles. It's basic and cheap.

Don't think of picking up this vacuum. The wheels will fall off. No amount of tapping with my rubber mallet will get those wheels to stay on for good. I have construction-glued these casters in place. Now, they are solidly there--but I can never remove them. And really, why should I be repairing a new vacuum? Ask yourself that.

There is no place to store the hose when not in use. Yes, I have improvised with a complicated Gordian knot, partially held in place by the power cord.

Did we mention the power cord? No place for the cord. Thank goodness for those wayward hoses, or we wouldn't have a use for the power cord.

Spend a few extra dollars and get a real shop vacuum. ConsumerSearch, a subsidiary of About.com, lists several top-rated shop vacuums, including the higher priced RIDGID WD1450.