Pellethead Ash Vacuum Pro for Fireplaces Review
Wouldn’t it be awesome to have an ash cleaner that can effectively clean all of the dry ashes without any kind of clogging? Yes, of course, that would be awesome. Thanks to Pellethead Ash Vacuum Pro for Fireplaces. It comes with many unique features to take your users’ experience to a whole new level.
There is no denying that an ash vacuum cleaner is necessary for every home to keep it free from unwanted warm or cool ashes. But, choosing the Best Ash Vacuum Cleaner is not an easy fish to fry given that all poor-quality products are available out in the market.
So, to help you out, we are here with our exclusive ash vacuum cleaner reviews so that you can choose the best option for you. Stay with us throughout the article to know everything about the ash vacuum cleaner to buy the best product.
Pellethead Ash Vacuum Pro Overview
Features
- For use of warm and cold ash
- Dual HEPA filters
- 5 Gallon canister
- 5 Year Industry leading warranty
- 10 Foot power cord
10 Foot Power Cord
But, the cord length is just 10 feet, which is about the middle of the pack. You can get hoses up to 15 feet (such as in the BACOENG model), but you can also get much shorter ones – down to 5 feet.
So overall, we’re not incredibly impressed by the cord length. You might need an extension cord if your stove, fire pit, or fireplace is too far from a power outlet.
10 Amp Motor
The Pellethead ash vac is one of the best in class for suction. The 10 Amp motor appears to do very well under pressure. Of all the crowdsourced online reviews we could find, the complaint accompanied the only negative review mentioning suction: “I had to clean the filter before use.” Sorry to tell you this, but that’s pretty standard. Of course, it would be best to clean HEPA filters very regularly.
Dual HEPA Filters
Hot ash can damage the filters in ash vacuums. This statement is true for all ash vacuums, no matter the brand you get. However, the pre-filter in the Pellethead (and most other ash vacuums) is fire retardant. This feature allows you to vacuum ash up to 140 degrees Fahrenheit without causing damage to the filters.
This model’s aluminum hose doesn’t thin out like others (i.e., it’s not a crevice tool), so it has a much wider mouth for getting larger chunks of charcoal. We’d use it to break up the charcoal before suction, as the smaller the particles going in through that hose, the better.
5 Gallon Canister
The 5-gallon canister is about average for this category. Some significantly smaller canisters (such as KIKO’s 3.5 Gallon canister) and a few more extensive options, too. But overall, 5 gallons is the middle of the pack and seems sufficient for residential purposes.
Unless you’re going through a hotel and vacuuming out 10 – 15 fireplaces a day, 5 Gallons is plenty. The four accessories included are a brush attachment, crevice tool, aluminum hose extension, and a cuff link adaptor. The latter can help to fit other aftermarket tool attachments.
Detachable Wheel Dolly
The wheels on this Pellethead model are fantastic. The vacuum comes with a detachable wheel dolly, meaning you can carry it without the wheels if you want. But we’d prefer to keep the wheels connected at all times. The additional significant part about this dolly is its dedicated holders for storing the accessories (discussed later).
This residential ash vacuum works in fireplaces and pellet stoves. Furthermore, it can also work for cleaning grills and pizza ovens. With a 5 Gallon canister, it’s got enough dust storage space to clean out any residential fireplace or grill.
Overall
While the HEPA filter is critical for stopping ash, it also uses a ‘pre-filter’ to catch larger particles. This device is the larger filter you’ll see inside the canister that sits on the canister’s rim. The pre-filter saves the HEPA filter from dealing with larger particles, allowing it to be more effective and prolonged.
Overall, this is an impressive ash vacuum because of its quality user experience. It’s one of the more powerful domestic ash vacs on the market today. The mid-length cord is not our favorite, but the quality wheel kit and reputation for power and longevity make up for this.
Conclusion
You can’t deny the importance of a premium quality ash cleaner, especially if you have a pellet stove, fireplace, or BBQ grill. This tiny beast removes ash remains after burning woods, and also it is a better option than using a flat shovel or broom, which is a bit risky to use for cleaning hot ash.
When you use an ash vacuum cleaner, it does not stir up dust in the air and reduces the risk of fire incidents.
The vacuum is relatively smaller and is convenient to carry around with the handle. It is designed to be used for at home use and small occasions. The filter cartridge is reusable and is easy to clean.