Furnaces, wooden stoves, grills, and other coal or wood burned areas can be a huge hassle to clean. First, it is very hard to remove burnt charcoal because it can also stick to where it burned. Second, you might get allergic rhinitis from all those allergens. This is where the PowerSmith Ash Vacuum PAVC101 10 amp will come to your rescue when these areas need a deep clean out.
This quality ash vacuum cleaner was specifically made to be a tough vacuum that can suck all of the dirt and grime from these difficult areas. Most importantly, it claims to store all the sucked properties in a safe place where there is no risk of them seeping outside the vacuum.
In this article, we review the PowerSmith model PAVC101. We will discuss the features as well as the advantages and disadvantages of this type of vacuum. Also, we will determine if this vacuum cleaner is really tough as it claims to be.
Read on to find out more about this model.
PowerSmith Ash Vacuum Cleaner Review
This heavy duty hot ash vacuum was designed for the specific purpose of cleaning out wooden stoves, barbecue grills, pellet stoves and ashes from hot or cool fireplaces.
PowerSmith PAVC101 Model Features
- Sucks up even the finest of dirt and ashes due to its two-stage filter system.
- Vacuum filter is washable and replaceable.
- Filter system has seams that are welded with ultrasonic acoustic vibrations.
- Metal lined suction hose and solid canister.
- Both the hose and the canister can withstand high temperatures, thus preventing any type of fire hazards.
- Powerful 10 amp motor. The noise level of which is only 79 decibels.
- Automatic shut off mode when the canister gets too hot.
- Accessories include casters, a cord that is 16 feet, metal hose, a wheeled base, metal nozzle, two extension wands, turbo nozzle, brush nozzle, and a filter.
- Easy to use toggle switch.
- Handle is made of plastic, while the other components are made of metal.
Pros
- Holds hot ashes without burning the filter.
- Perfect soot vacuum that does not release ashes out of the exhaust.
- Easy to set up and easy to use. You just need to press simple buttons.
- Will not not clog easily.
- Auto shut off option is a good safeguard if the machine overheats.
- Sucks up grits which are a bit heavy than ashes and dirt.
Cons
- It has a hose that could be short for some users.
- You have to stop cleaning for 10-20 minutes. It cannot cool down while it is in use.
Designed to Clean Up Ash Easily
The PowerSmith is designed specifically to clean out ashes and dirt from wooden stoves, barbecue grills, pellet stoves and fireplaces. You can suck up both cold and hot ashes into its well designed canister, and it will not melt.
In case of overheating, it has an auto shut off function to give it time to cool down. You have to wait for 10-20 minutes to use the vacuum again.
It is user-friendly as you only need to press a few buttons and it has corresponding simple indicators. The filter that it has is replaceable and also washable, so you need not purchase filters every so often. At the same time, it quietly operates since it has a noise level that is set to only 79 decibels.
Comparison
Costway Ash Vacuum Cleaner – 5.3 Gallon 1000W
The Costway 5.3 Gallon 1000W Ash Vacuum Cleaner has obviously a bigger capacity for its canister compared to the PowerSmith Ash Vacuum, but what the former gained with its size, it lacked in its performance.
The one from Costway does not have a state of the art filter system, unlike the one from PowerSmith. When you use the Costway, the ashes can escape the canister, and in no time your house will be filled with ash. It also clogs up easily.
In the case of the PowerSmith model, it can hold the ashes within its good sized canister, may those ashes be cold or hot.
Should You Buy One
This PowerSmith Ash Vacuum is definitely not the toughest vacuum to clean out cold and hot ashes from different areas, but it still holds its own. It does a nice job of cleaning ashes and has a good customer reviews from previous buyers.
You can even clean out hot ashes with this model. Additionally it can contain the sucked ashes inside the machine, so as not to distribute ash to your entire house. The auto shut off option is also very handy as it is a strong safeguard against fire hazards.
The Powersmith is built with a quiet 10-amp motor, it can clean at a good pace. The filter is washable and replaceable as well. Built-in accessories include casters, 16 foot cord, metal hose, a wheeled base, metal nozzle, two extension wands, turbo nozzle, brush nozzle and a filter.
If you are looking for one of the best ash vacuums, this model from PowerSmith is a great choice.
