DeWalt DCV581H 20V MAX AC/DC Wet-Dry Vacuum

I bought this product 6 months ago and is does not suck. I identified the problem, which is the float ball that acts to shut off the vacuum when there is too much water is too light weight. Whenever I turn on the machine, the power of the vacuum sucks the ball, which is located within a filter, up so it turns off the suction feature off. I have washed the filter, which is new and has only been used a few times, with no effect. The only way it will work is to remove the filter which is not recommended.

Been using it for 2 years now, and never let me down. Use it regularly to clean up my tools and work benches that is also my garage. I would by it again without hesitation.

Got this as a gift and is a good cordless vacuum but with the exaust blowing all the dirt and dust everywhere, Then to come out with an attachment to remedy this problem but DeWalt wants me to pay them for a fix to their stupidity. Nope, not doing that. Your mistake not mine.
No more DeWalt tools for me.

I have had this vacuum for a few years now I wanted something compact it really.never picked up that well the hose is always hard to detach from the body amd now after a few years the vacuum only blows and the hose is all ducttape as it has become britle and when stretched out it has torn

Bought this vacuum. It does not come with a dust bag nor does it say what number bag to get! This should come with one and definitely should say what bag in the instructions!

Suction isn't the greatest, barely adequate. Dewalt missed an opportunity to make this fit the tough system 2.0. Hopefully they release a bottom container that can be purchased separately with the latches.

I purchased the vacuum to use with my pellet smoker for clearing out ash and clean outs for which it is excellent, cleans out the grill perfectly without any issues and doesn't get clogged - makes a dirty job easy and clean
No noticeable power difference between battery or mains power, so I tend to use it 100% on battery.
Is also useful to have around for vacuuming the car and any other unscheduled spillages!

Purchased this in June of 2018, and it has seen many years of hard use at both work and home. I highly recommend this for someone that needs a portable shop vac that is capable of running on battery power. If you do not need the portability of a battery powered vac, please buy a real full sized shop vacuum as the con's of a portable shop vac are exactly what makes it portable. Because the tank and filter are so small, you need to empty it and clean the filter frequently during a job, and I also recommend washing the filter between especially dirty jobs or you will have weak suction power. With this basic maintenance, the vacuum remains plenty powerful for most jobs with one caveat. For maximum suction power, you will need to use 20V MAX battery packs 3.0 amp hour or higher, or have the vacuum plugged into an AC outlet. I've tried it with my 20V MAX XR 2.0 amp hour battery packs and they can't keep up with the power draw and you almost immediately drop to weak suction power. The 3.0 amp hour and higher 20V MAX packs do not have this problem, and suction power remains strong until about 1 LED is left lit on the battery.

While I've had a large vacuum for years, I've always hated having to drag it around for simple clean-ups. I purchased the DeWalt DCV581H to fit my need for a vacuum that is small and portable, yet will get the clean-up jobs done. I've had my unit for over a year now and use it almost daily. I love that fact that I can pop a 20-volt battery on and be able to use the unit anywhere, yet still be able to plug-in the cord when using it for longer periods where electric is readily available. I've also purchased a DeWalt multi-function connector (DWV9000) that screws onto the vacuum hose to allow direct connection to some DeWalt tools. That allows me to connect the vacuum to my saw or sander and greatly reduce the mess they would otherwise cause in sensitive areas. I definitely recommend the DCV581H Vacuum for its portability and use on smaller jobs. My only suggestion for DeWalt would be to have an accessory tool kit readily available that fits this unit and to setup the debris cannister for the ability to use disposable debris bags.