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PowerSmith PAVC101 Review | 37 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55Power:1200 WCapacity:11.4 LWeight:4.08 kgNoise Level:79 dBTank Material:metal

PowerSmith PAVC101 Review: Compare 37 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Ash Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Ash Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Ash Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 61% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical Score

20%

9.0

User score

▲Better than 61% of ash-vacuums
7.2

Technical Score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Ash Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Design, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Ash Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

60%

7.0

Performance

25%

7.6

Filter & Accessories

15%

7.4

Design

▼Worse than 55% of ash-vacuums
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 6,765 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 91% of ash-vacuums
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Verdict

The PowerSmith PAVC101 is a specialized 10-amp ash vacuum designed to clean warm and cool ashes up to 140°F from fireplaces, pellet stoves, wood stoves, and barbecue grills. It features a 5.2-gallon canister with a 3-gallon ash capacity, an ash level indicator, and a 120V motor operating at a relatively quiet 79 dB noise level. Key pros include its multi-functional 3-in-1 capability (converts to a regular shop vac and a blower), a heat-resistant metal-lined hose and canister with an auto-shutoff safety feature, a long 16-foot power cord, and a washable, fire-resistant two-stage micro filter system that prevents fine dust from leaking. However, main cons include a short 50-inch hose, a prone-to-clog filter that requires frequent shaking to maintain airflow, and tendency for the motor to overheat and temporarily shut down during prolonged heavy use.

Technical Specifications of ash vacuum PowerSmith PAVC101

Technical Score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Ash Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Design, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Ash Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Performance

25%

7.6

Filter & Accessories

15%

7.4

Design

7.2
PowerSmith PAVC101 has a technical score of 7.2 points, which is lower than 55.3% of products in this category.
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 6,765 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.0
PowerSmith PAVC101 has a user score of 9.02 points, which is higher than 91.5% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Ash Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Ash Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Popularity:
PowerSmith PAVC101 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.5% of products in this category.
10
PowerSmith PAVC101 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.5% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Ash Vacuums category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Ash Vacuums category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 56% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.3
PowerSmith PAVC101 has a value-for-money score of 8.3 points, which is higher than 56.4% of products in this category.
Wet & Dry
no
Wet & Dry
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This ash vacuum is limited to dry cleaning; this feature is present in 9.6% of ash vacuums.
Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 7% of models
This ash vacuum requires a power cable; this feature is present in 7.5% of ash vacuums.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
▲ Better than 1% of models
This ash vacuum operates without a dust bag, a feature found in 98.9% of ash vacuums.
Power
1,200 W
Power
1,200 W
▲ Better than 46% of models
Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
This ash vacuum has a rated power of 1,200 W, which is higher than that of 46.2% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 45.2% of them.
Capacity
11.4 L
Capacity
11.4 L
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <10 L – >20 L
This ash vacuum has a container capacity of 11.4 L, which is smaller than that of 87.2% of ash vacuums.
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Tank Material
metal
Tank Material
metal
▼ Worse than 50% of models
This ash vacuum uses metal for its tank, which is less durable than the tank materials used by 50% of ash vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 50% of them.
Power Cable Holder
no
Power Cable Holder
no
▼ Worse than 58% of models
This ash vacuum does not include a power-cable holder; this feature is present in 57.9% of ash vacuums.
Power Cable Length
4.88 m
Power Cable Length
4.88 m
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
This ash vacuum has a power cable measuring 4.88 m, which is longer than that of 93.4% of ash vacuums and the same length as that of 1.3% of them.
Operating Radius
6.1 m
Operating Radius
6.1 m
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
This ash vacuum has an operating radius of 6.1 m, which is greater than that of 88.6% of ash vacuums.
Suction Hose Diameter
31.8 mm
Suction Hose Diameter
31.8 mm
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
This ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 31.8 mm, which is narrower than that of 91.4% of ash vacuums and equal to that of 1.4% of them.
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HEPA Filter
no
HEPA Filter
no
▼ Worse than 88% of models
This ash vacuum does not include a HEPA filter; this feature is present in 87.9% of ash vacuums.
Sponge Filter
no
Sponge Filter
no
▼ Worse than 6% of models
This ash vacuum does not include a sponge filter; this feature is present in 6.4% of ash vacuums.
Washable Filter
yes
Washable Filter
yes
▲ Better than 11% of models
This ash vacuum uses a washable filter, a feature found in 89.4% of ash vacuums.
Automatic Filter Cleaning
no
Automatic Filter Cleaning
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This ash vacuum requires manual filter cleaning; this feature is present in 11.7% of ash vacuums.
Reinforced Metal Hose
yes
Reinforced Metal Hose
yes
▲ Better than 3% of models
This ash vacuum includes a reinforced metal hose, a feature found in 96.8% of ash vacuums.
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PowerSmith PAVC101 vs the average ash vacuum

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  • 2.6 m greater operating radius
    Operating Radius
    6.1 m
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a greater operating radius than the average ash vacuum (6.1 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    6.1 m vs 3.5 m
  • Rigid extension tubes
    Rigid Extension Tubes
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This ash vacuum includes rigid extension tubes, while the average ash vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes.
  • 2.38 m longer power cable
    Power Cable Length
    4.88 m
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer power cable than the average ash vacuum (4.9 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    4.88 m vs 2.5 m
  • 0.27 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    1.27 m
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    1.27 m vs 1 m
  • 4 more wheels
    Number of Wheels
    4
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This ash vacuum has more wheels than the average ash vacuum (4 vs 0). The average ash vacuum has 0 wheels.
    4 vs 0
  • Universal floor nozzle
    Universal Floor Nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle, while the average ash vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle.
    Includes a combination floor/carpet tool.
  • Flat crevice nozzle
    Flat Crevice Nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a flat crevice nozzle, while the average ash vacuum does not include a flat crevice nozzle.
  • Dusting brush
    Dust Brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a dusting brush, while the average ash vacuum does not include a dusting brush.
  • 12.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Ash Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Ash Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    PowerSmith PAVC101
    the average ash vacuum
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    PowerSmith PAVC101 has a higher user score than the average ash vacuum (9.02 vs 8.000).
    9.02 vs 8
  • 58.1% more popular
    Power
    10 W
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum is more popular than the average ash vacuum (10 vs 6.3).
    10 vs 6.33
  • 1.7% better value for money
    Power
    8.31 W
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    Market range: <600 W – >1.2k W
    This ash vacuum offers better value for money than the average ash vacuum (8.31 vs 8.2).
    8.31 vs 8.17
  • 2.6 m greater operating radius
    Operating Radius
    6.1 m
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <2.5 m – >7 m
    This ash vacuum has a greater operating radius than the average ash vacuum (6.1 m vs 3.5 m). The average ash vacuum has an operating radius of 3.5 m.
    6.1 m vs 3.5 m
  • 2.38 m longer power cable
    Power Cable Length
    4.88 m
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >4 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer power cable than the average ash vacuum (4.9 m vs 2.5 m). The average ash vacuum has a power cable of 2.5 m.
    4.88 m vs 2.5 m
  • 0.27 m longer suction hose
    Suction Hose Length
    1.27 m
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.85 m – >1.8 m
    This ash vacuum has a longer suction hose than the average ash vacuum (1.3 m vs 1 m). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose length of 1 m.
    1.27 m vs 1 m
  • 4 more wheels
    Number of Wheels
    4
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This ash vacuum has more wheels than the average ash vacuum (4 vs 0). The average ash vacuum has 0 wheels.
    4 vs 0
  • Rigid extension tubes
    Rigid Extension Tubes
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This ash vacuum includes rigid extension tubes, while the average ash vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes.
  • Universal floor nozzle
    Universal Floor Nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle, while the average ash vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle.
    Includes a combination floor/carpet tool.
  • Flat crevice nozzle
    Flat Crevice Nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a flat crevice nozzle, while the average ash vacuum does not include a flat crevice nozzle.
  • Dusting brush
    Dust Brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This ash vacuum includes a dusting brush, while the average ash vacuum does not include a dusting brush.
  • 6.6 L less container capacity
    Capacity
    11.4 L
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has less container capacity than the average ash vacuum (11.4 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    11.4 L vs 18 L
  • No HEPA filter
    HEPA Filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a HEPA filter, while the average ash vacuum includes a HEPA filter.
  • No power-cable holder
    Power Cable Holder
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a power-cable holder, while the average ash vacuum includes a power-cable holder.
  • 3.2 mm narrower suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    31.8 mm
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a narrower suction hose than the average ash vacuum (31.8 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    31.8 mm vs 35 mm
  • 4.6% heavier
    Weight
    4.08 kg
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% heavier: this ash vacuum is heavier than the average ash vacuum (4.1 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    4.08 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • 22.2% more expensive
    Power
    £55 W
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    This ash vacuum is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 22.2% more expensive
    Power
    £55 W
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    This ash vacuum is more expensive than the average ash vacuum (£55 vs £45).
    £55 vs £45
  • 6.6 L less container capacity
    Capacity
    11.4 L
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <10 L – >20 L
    This ash vacuum has less container capacity than the average ash vacuum (11.4 L vs 18 L). The average ash vacuum has a container capacity of 18 L.
    11.4 L vs 18 L
  • No power-cable holder
    Power Cable Holder
    no
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a power-cable holder, while the average ash vacuum includes a power-cable holder.
  • 3.2 mm narrower suction hose
    Suction Hose Diameter
    31.8 mm
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <31.8 mm – >38.5 mm
    This ash vacuum has a narrower suction hose than the average ash vacuum (31.8 mm vs 35 mm). The average ash vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    31.8 mm vs 35 mm
  • 4.6% heavier
    Weight
    4.08 kg
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <2.3 kg – >6 kg
    40% heavier: this ash vacuum is heavier than the average ash vacuum (4.1 kg vs 3.9 kg).
    4.08 kg vs 3.9 kg
  • No HEPA filter
    HEPA Filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    This ash vacuum does not include a HEPA filter, while the average ash vacuum includes a HEPA filter.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 6,765 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about PowerSmith PAVC101?

  • Excellent air filtration that effectively traps fine dust and prevents ash from exhausting into the room
  • Heat-resistant metal canister, metal hose, and dual-layer filter safely handle both cool and warm ashes
  • Operates at a relatively quiet noise level compared to standard utility shop vacuums
  • Good suction power and reliable overall performance from the 10-amp motor
  • Equipped with convenient caster wheels and a top handle for easy mobility and steady tracking
  • Generous 16-foot power cord provides ample reach during cleaning tasks
  • Comes with a versatile assortment of accessories and onboard storage for easy accessibility
  • Washable and replaceable primary filter saves long-term maintenance costs
  • Offers great value and a budget-friendly price point for a specialized appliance

What customers dislike about PowerSmith PAVC101?

  • The vacuum hose and nozzle have a narrow diameter, causing larger chunks of unburned wood or charcoal to clog easily
  • Emptying the canister and cleaning the soft internal filter can be a messy process that requires shaking it out outdoors
  • The built-in 'full canister' indicator is overly vague and only visible while the machine is actively running
  • The alignment of the lid over the canister ridges must be precise for the latches to lock and seal properly
  • The internal motor can heat up relatively quickly during heavy, prolonged deep cleaning sessions, triggering a temporary thermal cool-down period

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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toptenreviews.com
26/11/2019
Summary of the review
PowerSmith PAVC101 review - Top Ten Reviews
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bobvila.com
01/12/2024
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The PowerSmith Ash Vacuum Tested & Reviewed by Bob Vila

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