Craftsman 5-Gallon Grill and Ash Vacuum Review: Effortless Ash Cleanup for Smokers, Fire Pits & Fireplaces

I use my pellet smoker at least three times a week during the summer. This creates a lot of ash and mess, and is no fun to clean up. Craftsman has released a product to help make ash cleanup quicker and easier with the 5-Gallon Grill and Ash Vacuum. Speed up the cleanup with this excellent vacuum.

The Craftsman 5-Gallon Grill and Ash Vacuum makes cleanup of grills, fire pits, and fireplaces quick and easy.  The dry, cold ash cleanup vacuum includes a 3′ metal locking hose, two metal extension wands, a grill cleaning brush, and a HEPA Media Filter. Everything you need is included, and it takes just minutes to set up.

The 7.8 AMP motor makes quick work of ash and dry debris. I always put off the hassle of cleaning my smoker, but this vacuum made it fast, easy, and mess-free.

Ash is trapped in the 5-gallon drum by the Craftsman HEPA Media Filter. No dust escaped into the air from the vacuum, and cleanup was a breeze.

It is essential to remember that this is a dry vacuum, so please do not clean wet items. Also, always use the HEPA filter to prevent dust from being released into the air or damaging the impeller and vacuum.

As the before-and-after photos show, the Craftsman 5-Gallon Grill and Ash Vacuum makes quick work of cleaning the ash out of my smoker. There is no mess, and the job only takes minutes to complete. If you have a fireplace, smoker, or fire pit, I highly recommend this vacuum to keep everything nice and tidy.

The Craftsman 5-Gallon Grill and Ash Vacuum retails for $119.95; it is available from Ace Hardware and other retailers, including Amazon.

Source: Manufacturer-supplied review sample

What I Like: Quick grill cleanup; HEPA filter; Easy to empty; Lightweight

What Needs Improvement: Nothing