VacuMaid GV50PRO Wall Mounted Garage and Car Vacuum with 50 ft. Hose and Tools.

I saw a review of a competitor's product which actually led me to THIS product. I was going to buy a back pack vacuum but when I saw the review I realized this was exactly what I needed. I have a 3 car 1300 sft garage and am constantly battling grass clippings, dust, and bugs in my garage. This Vacuum is awesome. It was perfectly packaged, had great directions and installed easily. Mine came with the 50' hose. It gets to every corner of my garage and reaches all my cars. Hose it so easy to store. I for one LOVE a Vacuum with bags. This one has a HUGE bag and keeps the dust down and makes it so easy to get rid of the waste and keep everything clean. If you are on the fence about what Vacuum to get I think this is the one! Pro tip is buy one of those $15 bluetooth switches with a remote so you can turn it off and on from where ever you are. Great for cleaning the cars. I am shocked they don't include one or build one into the Vacuum. That is the only way I can think of improving this product. Also great selection of tools with it. Thank you Vacumaid - Great Product!

This review is two-fold; first a review of Amazon on this transaction and then on the vacuum itself.First—we ordered this vacuum from Amazon and it arrived promptly but unfortunately was damaged. I wouldn’t normally blame Amazon for damage. However, after speaking to Lindsay Manufacturing and examining the packaging, it was clear that Amazon dropped the ball. The units that Amazon sells come out of their warehouse (they have already been shipped from Lindsay to Amazon) and it was clear that this unit had been damaged already while in transit to Amazon since it (in its original damaged carton) was placed in a larger box at Amazon and then shipped to us. Clearly, this was Amazon’s error. Needless to say, we returned the unit to Amazon and a refund was issued as soon as the package was in the system at UPS. So, Amazon gets high marks for their return policy. As always, they offer no-hassle returns. They just shouldn’t ship things that are clearly damaged. We ordered a replacement directly from Lindsay Manufacturing. The price was the same and shipping was free there as well.Second—The Vacumaid GV50PROWe chose this vacuum because it fit the parameters we had set—wall mounted, bag type instead of bagless canister (emptying canisters creates a dusty mess), and we didn’t need to vacuum up anything wet. We were simply looking for a unit to keep the cars and the new garage clean. The five-year warranty is also a good selling point!First off, the overall quality of the unit is nice. It is well built of heavy gauge metal; the hose and accessories are high quality. There are less expensive wall-mount vacuums on the market but their quality is less. The extension wand that comes with this is chrome plated with a positive locking mechanism for adjustable length. The brushes are very nice quality. A lot of the other wall vacuums just scream “cheap!” Not this one, though.Installing the unit is straight-forward; locate a stud in the wall and drill two holes, mount the bracket with the provided hardware and then slides the vacuum on to the bracket. Mount the hose hanger and you’re good to go (see photo)!As far as performance, we would rate the suction as adequate (you are, after all, vacuuming through fifty feet of hose!) and the noise level is surprisingly low.A few reviewers have expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that the lid for the canister does not have a latch and simply sits there. I assure you that this is not a problem. In all of the time that we have had this vacuum, that lid has yet to jump off or fly away on its own. Don’t let that be a concern.A note about the bags—first of all, if a prospective buyer is concerned about having to constantly replace bags, remember that this vacuum holds five gallons! Unless you are using this on a daily basis and doing a lot of vacuuming, it will be a long time before you fill one of these bags up. We have had this vacuum for roughly eight months; we clean our vehicles and our garage frequently and will probably need to change out the original bag some time next year. Second thing, this vacuum comes with a hepa bag. That is a nice feature but not necessary for our needs, so to save money on replacements, we ordered the pack of three paper bags (# HPB1) that are less money than the hepa bags.There are two things that I would change on this vacuum (if I was Lindsay Mfg., but I’m not!). First, there is a collar on the wand at the end of the hose that rotates and opens up a hole which reduces suction. Frankly, I just don’t get it. Having the option of less suction on a vacuum makes about as much sense as the option of having less fun. Please, someone explain this to me. As other reviewers have stated, duct tape will solve this issue. Second, the crevice tool has numerous slotted openings in the side of it which reduce the suction at the end of the tool. I am sure there is a reason for this, and if I had to guess, I would say that the openings are probably there to keep the end of the suction tool from “adhering” to everything in its path. But a few less opening would be okay. Just as with the rotating collar, duct tape will fix this. All that said, these two minor things are not deal breakers. We love this vacuum, would buy it again in a heartbeat and highly recommend it.

Garage Vac PRO Review:I bought the Lindsay Manufacturing Garage Vac PRO for my husband's birthday. He is a real garage guy, spending an inordinate amount of time and energy on keeping his garage CLEAN and well organized. This gift was a real winner!! You would not believe a man would be so excited about a vacuum! Because he is so happy, I asked my hubby to help me with this review:I have owned and been disappointed with several "Shop (type) Vac's" with the roll around canister, and noisy motor. Over the years they all ended up being tossed out in the trash. Not so with the Garage Vac PRO by Lindsay Manufacturing. Finally, a company right here in the USA "get's it" when it comes building a powerful, durable and highly efficient garage vacuum. Right out of the box, I could see and feel the quality. The canister was metal (not flimsy plastic) and painted in a gun metal pewter finish, which actually looks good mounted on the garage wall. There is enough hose to easily provide overage of a three car garage if mounted mid-centric in the garage. There are enough attachment tools for every possible task.OK . . . I'm impressed out of the box, but how about performance?The mounting kit provided made installation and set-up a breeze. You will need to drill into the studs behind the wall or use concrete anchors if applicable. And you will need to mount it within about three feet of an electrical outlet. Putting the bag in was a cinch, so now lets give it a whirl. I hit the switch and WOW . . . I was blown away! The power of the suction is incredible, WAY beyond my old canister vac's. Sawdust, old bugs, spider webs, crumbs, and whatever else is lurking on the floor or carpet don't stand a chance. It does not bog down as the bag fills, or lose suction because of the long hose. But wait . . . there's more!Are you ready . . . NO NOISY MOTOR! Usually a powerful vacuum means big and noisy motor. The Garage Vac PRO is so quiet you can actually hold a conversation with your wife as you impress her with your clean garage. And if that's not enough, the "ratcheting" adjustable floor wand and brush make you wonder why somebody else hasn't figured this out. So in summary I'm giving the Garage Vac PRO all Five Stars and would recommend this to anybody who is serious about keeping the car and or garage tidy clean. If the extra $$$ are a concern, go ahead and spend the money. This is one machine you will NOT be tossing out down the road and will serve you well, for many many years. Thank You Lindsay Manufacturing!